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Hampton-Preston Mansion and Gardens

One of the few houses left from antebellum Columbia, it was built in 1818 and has many authentic furnishings.

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Address: 1615 Blanding Street
Hours: Tue-Sat 10AM-3PM; Sun 1-4PM
Price: For house: adults $5; age 65+, college students and military $4, ages 6-17 $3

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