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Riverbanks is home to more than 2,000 magnificent and fascinating animals and one of the nation's most beautiful and inspiring botanical gardens. The lush 170-acre site features dynamic natural habitat exhibits, scenic river views, spectacular valley... Read More

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McKissick Museum is one of the largest University museums in the Southeast. As the main repository for the University of South Carolina, the Museum houses collections in material culture, decorative arts, natural sciences, history and fine arts.... Read More

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The University of South Carolina Visitor Center offers campus tours Monday through Friday and select Saturdays led by currently enrolled undergraduate students. You can register for a tour of campus by either visiting our website or calling the Visitor... Read More

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On the eve of the burning of Columbia General William T. Sherman and his Union army set up camp on the Garden side of the river above the factory. A huge boulder, known as “Sherman’s Rock,” remains as a visible reminder of Sherman’s visit. This rock can... Read More

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Join us for our popular Moonlight Cemetery Tours each second Thursday of the month. Guides in period costume will share stories and tales from Elmwood Cemetery, one of Columbia's most significant historical burial sites.The tour will provide interesting... Read More

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FREE Admission! South Carolina Military Museum is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the South Carolina National Guard and honoring the memories of the men and women citizen soldiers who, for over 300 years have served South Carolina and the United... Read More