Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

Historic Building

Columbia, SC

Venue Type

Historic Building

Address

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC

Venue Type

Historic Building

Address

1615 Blanding Street, Columbia, SC

One of the capital city’s oldest estates, the Hampton-Preston property features three acres of beautiful gardens filled with native and exotic plantings.

Number of spaces

2 event spaces

Capacity

Max Seated: 400

Max Standing: 130

Food & Beverage

All catering welcome

All beverage vendors welcome

Technology

All A/V vendors welcome

Spaces

Gardens

Seated: 400

Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center

Seated: 65 / Standing: 130

Gardens

Seated: 400

Boyd Foundation Horticultural Center

Seated: 65 / Standing: 130

About

The Hampton-Preston Mansion, one of Columbia's oldest remaining structures, offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of both enslaved workers and their planter-class owners. Built in 1818, this historic site showcases the experiences of the people who lived and worked here over its 200-year history. Explore the mansion's rich past through guided tours and immerse yourself in the beautifully renovated gardens that have been meticulously restored to capture the essence of the antebellum landscape.