Free Sundays Presented by Richland County | Mann-Simons Site

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, with support from HC Board Liaison, Councilwoman Gretchen Barron! Celebrate Black History Month this February at the Mann-Simons Site.

While only one house stands today, the Mann-Simons Site historically was a collection of commercial and domestic spaces owned and operated by the same African American family from at least 1843 until 1970.

Self-guided tours are offered from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Admission is free for HC members and residents of Richland and Lexington counties. For all other visitors, admission to the Mann-Simons Site is $12 for adults and $8 for youth and may be paid on site. Space is limited so guests will be registered on a first come first serve basis. The house will be open for guests to tour at their own pace, and guides will be available to answer any questions.

You may also like the following events from Historic Columbia:

• This Thursday, 12th June, 08:00 am, Birdwatching in the Gardens in Columbia
• This Sunday, 15th June, 01:00 pm, Free Sundays Presented by Richland County | Modjeska Monteith Simkins House in Columbia
• This month, 26th June, 06:00 pm, Renovation Rodeo | Heathwood West in West Columbia