# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Free Sundays at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens | Presented by Richland County
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: The third Sunday of the month, residents of Richland and Lexington counties are invited to tour of one of Historic Columbia’s house museums for FREE thanks to Richland County! This month, visit the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens.

Wealthy Columbia merchant Ainsley Hall and his wife, Sarah, had this mansion built in 1818. They lived here briefly, until 1823, when Ainsley sold it to Wade Hampton I, who was known as one of the South's richest planters. For the next 50 years, the estate grew to be Columbia's grandest residence under the Hampton and Preston families and the many men, women and children they enslaved. In the 100 years following the Civil War, the mansion and its touted gardens hosted many different owners, including colleges and a tourist home. After an extensive rehabilitation, the property opened to the public in 1970 as an historic site. The site is owned by Richland County and managed by Historic Columbia. 

Tours are free for HC members and residents of Richland and Lexington counties. Tours will be semi-guided and offered at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m. Space is limited so guests will be registered on a first-come first-serve basis. No advance registration available.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbia/free-sundays-at-the-hampton-preston-mansion-and-gardens-presented-by-richland-county/200030449514137
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 63

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbia
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens
- **lat**: 34.010467529297
- **long**: -81.029396057129
- **full address**: Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens, 1613 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201-3439, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Free Sundays at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens | Presented by Richland County being held?
  - **A:** Free Sundays at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens | Presented by Richland County takes place on Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sun, 20 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens, 1613 Blanding St, Columbia, SC 29201-3439, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Free Sundays at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens | Presented by Richland County?
  - **A:** Free Sundays at the Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens | Presented by Richland County is organized by Historic Columbia.
- **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Historic Columbia's events?
  - **A:** Attendees have given Historic Columbia a rating of 1/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Historic Columbia has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events.

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