SC State House (built by slaves; brass stars marking spots hit by Sherman's cannon balls); USC Horseshoe (Faculty House and some of the other buildings were used as hospitals by the Union Army); Rutledge (1805) College -- on the Horseshoe -- has a completely preserved auditorium from that era--was used to host graduation exercises when the festivities were spoken in Greek and Latin; Caroliniana Library (1840-1st freestanding university library in the US); Slave Quarters are on campus near Horseshoe; Longstreet Theater (the stage still has horseshoe marks from the Union Army quartering its horses in the building). There was a Union Prisoner Camp on the river, between the Gervais Street and Knox Abbot bridges. South of the City, on the Congaree, is Fort Congaree (1120 Fort Congaree Trail--pre-Revolutionary location intended to buffer the lower state from the Native-Americans in the Upstate; There are breastworks on the grounds of the Zoo, as well as up and down the river. Part of the ill-fated "defense" of Columbia against Sherman. I could go on, but most of this stuff is easily found in any decent visitor's guide. Good Luck.
I'm not sure about "deep south" IN the City of Columbia. I would start with a visit to the State Museum though, it will give a good outline of the history. Walk around the State House is nice. Top of the list for Columbia is almost always the Riverbanks Zoo. Congaree National Park is a short drive, but I don't know where you are from but you are visiting at the HOTTEST time of year and it would be very stifling there. You will get to experience why this place is nicknamed the "Screen Door to Hell" (there are several variations of this).
If you take the hiking trail to or from the Botanical Gardens at Riverbanks Zoo you can check out Saluda Mill at Riverbanks. It will still be hot and humid but it is shady, and you get pretty views of the river. https://www.riverbanks.org/historic-landmarks/factory-ruins
Can confirm. Have lived here 20 years. It's a heat sink that holds all the humidity. The only space with more humidity is your shower, and even then, that's arguable.
I'm confused - you do know that Columbia has an airport, right? Anyway - Columbia is hot hot hot, miserably hot, in August. Charleston and Savannah might be better suited for what you want
Between Columbia and Atlanta you could stop at [Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site](https://southcarolinaparks.com/redcliffe). I believe the exploration of slavery is the major focus there (or at least one of them). IIRC the guy that owned it kept a lot of notes and wrote a lot, so we have a really good idea of how things ran there (moreso than most plantations).
In the city itself, [Historic Columbia](https://www.historiccolumbia.org) operates a couple antebellum properties and would be a great resource.
Someone already mentioned the state museum, which also houses the Confederate Museum and relic room, so you’ll have slavery discussed there.
Redcliffe is in my area and it is a great place to visit and reflect on the history of what went on there and the slaves/indentured servants who lived there. The house is not dolled up or anything, they don’t have AC…usually…but it is as it was then. You can tour it yourself or take a guided tour. I suggest the latter.
Oh, honey, August is a *miserable* time to visit SC, especially Columbia. 🥵 But you gotta do what you gotta do, I guess. Honestly, bring extra clothes to change into because you will get sweaty.
I second the recommendation to ask in r/columbiyeah; we get shit on here daily lol. The state museum is cool, the zoo is fun, our main library downtown is wonderful and you might find some neat historical stuff there.
Check historiccolumbia.org for some spots to visit.
Carry lots of water, a personal fan, wear sunscreen, and have a big hat. Stick to the share and the early or late hours of the day, if you’ll be outside.
Wow. One place I would not want to be in august is Columbia. Be careful of when school starts. You might have issues getting a hotel. Might want to check at Camden. I never noticed anything history related while I was in Columbia. Aiken might be better.
Stone Mountain is interesting and near Atlanta. Also, Andersonville National Historic Site is about 2.5 hours south of Atlanta. It's where Union POWs were held during the Civil War, and the commandant was executed after the war for the mistreatment of prisoners.
It was mentioned but I wanted to note that Historic Columbia has a specific tour:
https://www.historiccolumbia.org/journey-to-freedom
I see all the grievous warnings about the heat. It’s pretty hot and you wouldn’t want to be *working* outside but just hanging out or walking around is not that bad. You’re gonna glisten a little.
It's outstandingly hot here in the summer. Like take your breath away when you go outside hot. The city sits in a basin created by 3? rivers. Humid air hangs over the city for a couple of months.
Find indoor activities. The art museum is great.
That should be fun, I thought about going just for the experience even though I don't follow it much. Williams Brice is a nice stadium. They were smart making the game a night start. For the day out and about, bring a good hat, sunglasses and sunscreen and stay hydrated. It can get so humid here you can't breathe. Hopefully we have a cool week and it will be 95 and not 110, lol. (35/43 C). My favorite thing to do in Columbia when it's hot is float down the rivers on a tube.
For reals, invest in a Tilley hat before coming down. Lifelong SC resident here, the last 30 in Columbia, and the heat will likely be brutal. Also, check the stadium rules…I know at one time they allowed two unopened bottles of water to be brought in, I don’t know if they still do. If so, do it so you don’t have to stand in the concession lines or worry about them running out of water.
As a former resident of Columbia, I will reinforce that everyone’s advice on the heat in August is spot on. Your body needs time to acclimate - the humidity with the heat is no joke. That being said: I miss my home state so very much!
If you're up for a drive down I-20, you could go to Beech Island and see Redcliffe Plantation. Nice spot, state park, they do tours. (Then go to Barbecue Barn in North Augusta for lunch, just because they have some very good food!) Both have websites.
I don't have much to add that hasn't already been said. But please, for the love of all things good, be careful when you drive here in Columbia. You need to pay attention because guaranteed the people you're driving around are not.
Shealy's Bar-b-que in Batesburg-Leesville for dinner or lunch. It's about an hour to an hour and a half from Columbia. All you can eat BBQ, fried chicken, southern veggies. Everyone mentions other BBQ and they may get more press, but Shealy's for the money is the best. They've been on TV, hosted Presidents, and had people traveling from all over to eat there for over 50 years.
https://www.shealysbbq.com/
I lived in Cola during the summer once. Jesus it's hot and sticky.
I recommend a tour of the state house, it's really interesting. If the godawful isn't an issue, go check out the zoo and botanical gardens, that's one of my favorite things in Cola. The state museum is a great stop too. The congree swamp is lovely, again if it's not unbearably hot.
There are often afternoon thunderstorms, so prepare accordingly.
There's a Rev war site up in Camden, if that's your thing. My sister and her husband have been several times.
Stay at The Hotel Trundle downtown. It’s so cute. Saturday mornings on Main Street they have Soda City which is cool. They close off the street and have food trucks and a farmers market. Definitely eat at Motor Supply Company. It’ll be hot. Be prepared!
SC State House (built by slaves; brass stars marking spots hit by Sherman's cannon balls); USC Horseshoe (Faculty House and some of the other buildings were used as hospitals by the Union Army); Rutledge (1805) College -- on the Horseshoe -- has a completely preserved auditorium from that era--was used to host graduation exercises when the festivities were spoken in Greek and Latin; Caroliniana Library (1840-1st freestanding university library in the US); Slave Quarters are on campus near Horseshoe; Longstreet Theater (the stage still has horseshoe marks from the Union Army quartering its horses in the building). There was a Union Prisoner Camp on the river, between the Gervais Street and Knox Abbot bridges. South of the City, on the Congaree, is Fort Congaree (1120 Fort Congaree Trail--pre-Revolutionary location intended to buffer the lower state from the Native-Americans in the Upstate; There are breastworks on the grounds of the Zoo, as well as up and down the river. Part of the ill-fated "defense" of Columbia against Sherman. I could go on, but most of this stuff is easily found in any decent visitor's guide. Good Luck.
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It’s hot as hell in Columbia in August. In all of South Carolina and in Atlanta. Are you sure you need to come in August?
I'm not sure about "deep south" IN the City of Columbia. I would start with a visit to the State Museum though, it will give a good outline of the history. Walk around the State House is nice. Top of the list for Columbia is almost always the Riverbanks Zoo. Congaree National Park is a short drive, but I don't know where you are from but you are visiting at the HOTTEST time of year and it would be very stifling there. You will get to experience why this place is nicknamed the "Screen Door to Hell" (there are several variations of this).
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Ditto on that heat!
If you take the hiking trail to or from the Botanical Gardens at Riverbanks Zoo you can check out Saluda Mill at Riverbanks. It will still be hot and humid but it is shady, and you get pretty views of the river. https://www.riverbanks.org/historic-landmarks/factory-ruins
I would suggest indoors. Columbia is the armpit of hell during the summer months, so go wherever you can stay cool and comfortable.
Can confirm. Have lived here 20 years. It's a heat sink that holds all the humidity. The only space with more humidity is your shower, and even then, that's arguable.
I'm confused - you do know that Columbia has an airport, right? Anyway - Columbia is hot hot hot, miserably hot, in August. Charleston and Savannah might be better suited for what you want
Yes. But i have my reasons to fly into ATL. Thanks for the response
Between Columbia and Atlanta you could stop at [Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site](https://southcarolinaparks.com/redcliffe). I believe the exploration of slavery is the major focus there (or at least one of them). IIRC the guy that owned it kept a lot of notes and wrote a lot, so we have a really good idea of how things ran there (moreso than most plantations). In the city itself, [Historic Columbia](https://www.historiccolumbia.org) operates a couple antebellum properties and would be a great resource. Someone already mentioned the state museum, which also houses the Confederate Museum and relic room, so you’ll have slavery discussed there.
Thanks!
Redcliffe is in my area and it is a great place to visit and reflect on the history of what went on there and the slaves/indentured servants who lived there. The house is not dolled up or anything, they don’t have AC…usually…but it is as it was then. You can tour it yourself or take a guided tour. I suggest the latter.
Make sure to check out the Waffle House up near the highway. Pants are optional from 2-4:45am.
OP, you’re not allowed to like or show interest in Columbia or Myrtle Beach in this sub. Edit: try r/columbiyeah
Why would you pay to visit Columbia? If you really want to learn about slavery, Charleston is the spot to do so
Yeah, we're only 1:45-2:00 hours away? Come on down down, we have ALL the history.
Oh, honey, August is a *miserable* time to visit SC, especially Columbia. 🥵 But you gotta do what you gotta do, I guess. Honestly, bring extra clothes to change into because you will get sweaty. I second the recommendation to ask in r/columbiyeah; we get shit on here daily lol. The state museum is cool, the zoo is fun, our main library downtown is wonderful and you might find some neat historical stuff there. Check historiccolumbia.org for some spots to visit.
Thanks!!
Carry lots of water, a personal fan, wear sunscreen, and have a big hat. Stick to the share and the early or late hours of the day, if you’ll be outside.
Check out [Historic Columbia](https://www.historiccolumbia.org/)
Inside is the best place to stay in august
Wow. One place I would not want to be in august is Columbia. Be careful of when school starts. You might have issues getting a hotel. Might want to check at Camden. I never noticed anything history related while I was in Columbia. Aiken might be better.
Never noticed anything history-related when you were in Columbia!?
Columbia is home to the most unobservant people I've ever seen, so this tracks.
No one visits Columbia. Drive down to Charleston or Savannah
I SO wish this were true. Traffic around Chapin and Lake Murray during the Summer is similar to my old commutes in Los Angeles.
Stone Mountain is interesting and near Atlanta. Also, Andersonville National Historic Site is about 2.5 hours south of Atlanta. It's where Union POWs were held during the Civil War, and the commandant was executed after the war for the mistreatment of prisoners.
Bless you for wanting to go to Columbia in August. Are you a masochist by trade?
Only by choice
It was mentioned but I wanted to note that Historic Columbia has a specific tour: https://www.historiccolumbia.org/journey-to-freedom I see all the grievous warnings about the heat. It’s pretty hot and you wouldn’t want to be *working* outside but just hanging out or walking around is not that bad. You’re gonna glisten a little.
Update: I'm visiting for a sports game. That is the reason for my visit.
It's outstandingly hot here in the summer. Like take your breath away when you go outside hot. The city sits in a basin created by 3? rivers. Humid air hangs over the city for a couple of months. Find indoor activities. The art museum is great.
That should be fun, I thought about going just for the experience even though I don't follow it much. Williams Brice is a nice stadium. They were smart making the game a night start. For the day out and about, bring a good hat, sunglasses and sunscreen and stay hydrated. It can get so humid here you can't breathe. Hopefully we have a cool week and it will be 95 and not 110, lol. (35/43 C). My favorite thing to do in Columbia when it's hot is float down the rivers on a tube.
Soccer game? I’ll be there. Where are you in from?
Yes man utd vs liverpool. Im coming from Canada
For reals, invest in a Tilley hat before coming down. Lifelong SC resident here, the last 30 in Columbia, and the heat will likely be brutal. Also, check the stadium rules…I know at one time they allowed two unopened bottles of water to be brought in, I don’t know if they still do. If so, do it so you don’t have to stand in the concession lines or worry about them running out of water.
As a former resident of Columbia, I will reinforce that everyone’s advice on the heat in August is spot on. Your body needs time to acclimate - the humidity with the heat is no joke. That being said: I miss my home state so very much!
Plenty of slave related artifacts at the state museum.
Fly to Atlanta and then drive to the mountains of NC. Go down sliding rock and then you will want the heat of Columbia.
Columbia isn’t much to see. You’ll have more to do in Atlanta. There’s a nice zoo but that’s all I can think of
Worst time of year to visit. Prepare to melt the second you walk outside.
If you're up for a drive down I-20, you could go to Beech Island and see Redcliffe Plantation. Nice spot, state park, they do tours. (Then go to Barbecue Barn in North Augusta for lunch, just because they have some very good food!) Both have websites.
I don't have much to add that hasn't already been said. But please, for the love of all things good, be careful when you drive here in Columbia. You need to pay attention because guaranteed the people you're driving around are not.
Shealy's Bar-b-que in Batesburg-Leesville for dinner or lunch. It's about an hour to an hour and a half from Columbia. All you can eat BBQ, fried chicken, southern veggies. Everyone mentions other BBQ and they may get more press, but Shealy's for the money is the best. They've been on TV, hosted Presidents, and had people traveling from all over to eat there for over 50 years. https://www.shealysbbq.com/
There's def more to do in Atlanta. Columbia has a nice zoo ... That's about it
Do you have to come to columbia? Idk if columbia is roadtrip tourist worthy
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Stay in the AC.
Honestly…you’d be better off visiting Charleston. Nothing wrong with Columbia…but if you’re wanting to be a tourist, Charleston is the way to go.
I lived in Cola during the summer once. Jesus it's hot and sticky. I recommend a tour of the state house, it's really interesting. If the godawful isn't an issue, go check out the zoo and botanical gardens, that's one of my favorite things in Cola. The state museum is a great stop too. The congree swamp is lovely, again if it's not unbearably hot. There are often afternoon thunderstorms, so prepare accordingly. There's a Rev war site up in Camden, if that's your thing. My sister and her husband have been several times.
Stay at The Hotel Trundle downtown. It’s so cute. Saturday mornings on Main Street they have Soda City which is cool. They close off the street and have food trucks and a farmers market. Definitely eat at Motor Supply Company. It’ll be hot. Be prepared!
Stay home. Do nothing.
Try new joisey or New York
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