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The official page for the South Carolina's Governor's Mansion, Located at 800 Richland Street in Columbia, South Carolina.

12/06/2024

We look forward to seeing everyone at the Governor's Mansion Christmas Open House!

🎄Monday, December 9, from 5:30 to 7:30pm.

🎄This event is free of charge, open to the public, and no reservations are required.

🎅The first family asks that Open House guests consider bringing cat or dog food, litter, or toys to be donated to the Pawmetto Lifeline. The donations will be accepted at the entrance to the Governor's Mansion.

12/04/2023

We look forward to seeing everyone tonight at the Governor's Mansion Open House from 5:30-7:30pm!

🎄Free of charge and no reservations needed.
🎄Enter at the main Governor's Mansion driveway gate located on Lincoln Street. (This is different from previous years)
🎄 There is street parking along Gadsden, Calhoun and Lincoln Streets.

12/03/2023

Our Open House visitors tomorrow will be the first to see the 2023 gingerbread house! Here is a little sneak peak of the construction completed by Ashlyn Ooi, Mansion Event Coordinator.

Monday December 4th come meet the First Family, and see the Mansion beautifully decorated for the holidays from 5:30-7:30.

12/02/2023

It's almost time for the annual Christmas Open House! Monday December 4th from 5:30 to 7:30 we are welcoming guests into the Governor's Mansion.

Come meet Governor and Mrs. McMaster, see Santa and enjoy hot cider and cookies! 🎄🎅

11/27/2023

It is officially 1 week until our Christmas Open House! 🎄 Visit from 5:30 to 7:30 on Monday, December 4th to see the Mansion fully decorated for the holidays and take a photo with the First Family.

Santa is also making an appearance, this event is free of charge and no reservations are needed for Open House. 🎅

11/10/2023

There is still time to schedule your December tour of the Governor's Mansion. Beginning December 5th, come discover South Carolina history while surrounded by holiday decorations.

Use the link below to schedule your tour!
https://www.scgovernorsmansion.org/bookAtour/

11/01/2023

We can't start the Christmas season at the Governor's Mansion without thinking of former First Lady Ann "Tunky" Riley. Her time at the Governor's Mansion was instrumental for keeping the mansion and grounds beautiful, and inviting the Columbia Garden Club to decorate at Christmas.

The Columbia Garden Club has decorated the Governor's Mansion for over 35 years, devoting countless hours to the design and upkeep of our holiday displays. We are looking forward the 2023 holiday season!

You can schedule your December visit now using the link in bio. Christmas tours begin Tuesday, December 5th.

09/08/2023

The current Governor's Mansion had it's start as the Arsenal Military Academy, founded in 1842 with the Citadel in Charleston. These two schools trained young men in academics and military service, but the Arsenal Military Academy was closed in 1865. Be sure to schedule your visit to learn how the Arsenal Academy became the Governor's Mansion.

Use the link below to schedule yours!
https://www.scgovernorsmansion.org/bookAtour/

09/02/2023

South Carolina is home to a few historical firsts in American history, these pastel portraits are an example of that. Henrietta Johnston arrived in Charleston from Ireland in the early 1700's with her husband. He passed away not long after, and she needed a way to make a living and pastel portraits became her livelihood. Henrietta began creating portraits of well to do Charleston ladies, including Elizabeth Lamb Pinckney and Mary Griffith Brewton.

Schedule a visit to see them in person with the link below!
https://www.scgovernorsmansion.org/bookAtour/

08/30/2023

September is around the corner and that means Thursday tours are back! We now have tours available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Use the link below to schedule yours.

https://www.scgovernorsmansion.org/bookAtour/

08/26/2023

South Carolina has many symbols and emblems that represent our state, and the white tailed deer is one of them! In 1972 our state legislature named them our official state animal. The Governor's Mansion is home to 20 mahogany chairs with feet made to look like deer hooves in honor of our State animal. Be sure to schedule a tour with the link below to see them in person!

https://www.scgovernorsmansion.org/bookAtour/

08/23/2023

Did you know you can find our State Seal on a mantle in the Governor's Mansion? This was designed by Mrs. Burnet Maybank who was First Lady from 1939 to 1941, over time the seal was lost under layers of paint. Thankfully in 1964 they were discovered and highlighted in gold, you can still see today.

Want to learn more? Use the link below to schedule your tour!

https://www.scgovernorsmansion.org/bookAtour/

Address

800 Richland Street
Columbia, SC
29201

Telephone

+18037371710

Website

http://www.scgovernorsmansion.org/

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