Built in 1855 as a residence for the officers of the Arsenal Military Academy, the Governor's Mansion has served as home of the governor since 1868. Also located on the grounds are the Lace House, circa 1855, and the Caldwell-Boylston House, circa 1830. The home is furnished with antiques dating back to 1868. A gift shop is also on the grounds in the Boylston House. The Governor's Green is a nine acre complex consisting of the Governor's Mansion, built in 1855; the Lace House, built in 1854; and the Caldwell-Boylston House, built in 1830. The gift shop is open Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location:
800 block of Richland St, Columbia South Carolina
Telephone
803-737-1710
Other History nearby:
(Aiken) Aiken County Historical Museum
(Aiken) Carriage Museum at Rye Patch
(Cayce) Cayce Historical Museum
(Edgefield) Cedar Grove Plantation
(Stateburg) Church of the Holy Cross
(Greenwood) Cokesbury
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02/21 Coming to The Columbia area
Colleton County Rice Festival Walterboro SC April26-28 Rice Run-Walk, Dog Show, Open Car Show. Performance by Common Ground.
Sacred Heart Garden Festival Augusta GA April26-28 Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta, GA will be the focus for classic southern gardening during its annual garden festival. Join us as we celebrate the advent of spring and raise funds to support the magnificent sacred heart cultural center.
Spoleto Festival Charleston SC May24-June9 Spoleto Festival has firmly established itself as one of the world’s major arts festivals and as one of the most significant arts organizations in the Southeast.
John Blue Cotton Festival Laurinburg NC October12-13 Performances on an outdoor stage,vendor area with beautifully displayed crafts, clothing, and artwork, and wonderful food prepared by all of the food vendors.
Elberton 12-County Fair Elberton GA October7-17 The fair serves 10 northeast counties in Georgia as well as 2 counties in South Carolina.
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