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Camden Archives & Museum 1314 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020 803-425-6050 Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm and 1st and 3rd Sunday 1-5 pm Admission Charged. This 98-acre museum complex is the site of the original town of Camden. Camden is the oldest inland town in South Carolina, built in 1730 under the direction of King George II. The archive includes manuscripts, city records, books, pamphlets, photographs, maps, newspapers, and reference materials relating to the history of Camden, Kershaw County, and South Carolina in particular. Spend the day exploring the many historic buildings. The museum complex also has a shop, nature trail, and picnic area. Columbia Museum of Art Main Street at Hampton Downtown Columbia 803-799-2810 Tue-Sat, 10am- 5pm; Sun 1- 5pm Admission Charged except first Saturday of each month. The Columbia Museum of Art is the largest fine art museum in South Carolina and has a world-class collection of American and European fine and decorative art that spans centuries. Highlights of the permanent collection include works by Monet, Botticelli, Canaletto and Remington. Changing international exhibitions, concerts, gallery talks and family and children's programs are scheduled throughout the year. Other amenities include a museum shop, art library, teacher resource center, and education wing. The museum is conveniently located downtown near lodging, restaurants and public transportation. Challenger Learning Center Downtown Business District 2600-A Barhamvile Rd., Columbia 803-929-3951 8:30am-4:30pm Admission Charged Using high-technology space flight simulators, individuals have the opportunity to experience space flight and conduct hands-on experiments. While they’re conducting simulated missions, they’re also learning math, science technology, engineering, communications concepts, team work, and problem-solving skills. Congaree National Park 100 National Park Rd. Hopkins, SC 29061 803-776-4996 Mon-Fri: 8:30am-5:00pm Admission Free The Congaree National Park offers hiking, primitive camping, bird watching, picnicking, canoeing, kayaking, and nature study. A ranger is provided for all interpretive walks and canoe tours. The 22,000 acre National Park protects the largest intact tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the United States. The park contains some of the tallest trees in Eastern North America with one of the highest canopies in the world, broad bio-diversity, and old-growth forest. Fort Jackson Museum Bldg 4442 Jackson Blvd., Fort Jackson, SC 29207-5100 803-751-7419 Tues-Fri: 10:00am-4:00pm; Sat: 1:00pm-4:00pm; Closed all Federal Holidays Admission Free, visitors must show a picture ID, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. The museum was established in 1972 with an initial collection of 20 artifacts. The collection has grown to over 3,800 pieces of military weapons, uniforms, and vehicles from World War I to present. The museum uses an assortment of military weapons, uniforms and other equipment to illustrate how the American soldier has been trained to perform his duties in peacetime and war. Theses displays are supplemented by exhibitions that deal with special areas of interest, such as the installation's namesake (President Andrew Jackson), women who have served on post, and the major units that have trained at Fort Jackson since World War I. Several typical military vehicles and artillery pieces from World War I to the present are displayed outside the museum building, which is adjacent to a small picnic area. Governor's Green Downtown Business District 800 Richland St., Columbia, SC 29201 803-737-1710 Tues, Wed, Thurs: 10:00am, 10:30am, 11:00am (except holidays & event days) Admission Free 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. Historic Columbia House Museums Downtown Business District Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding Street, Columbia SC 29201 803-252-1770, ext.24 Tuesday - Saturday: 10am-4pm, last tour begins at 3pm; Sunday: 1-4pm, last tour begins at 4pm. Admission Charged. Single admission (per person per house) or Combination Tickets (tours of all four house museums) are available. Purchase all tickets for the four house museums at the Robert Mills Welcome Center and Museum Shop. Historic House Tours are offered every hour on the hour. Parking is available off Henderson Street between Blanding and Taylor Streets. Historic Columbia was founded in 1961 by a group of preservationists determined to save the Ainsley Hall House, known today as the Robert Mills House. More than four decades later, Historic Columbia now manages four historic house museums and their associated artifacts. Hampton-Preston Mansion & Gardens: This restored urban estate chronicles the early years of our new nation through the Civil War. Set with family furnishings and artifacts, the mansion depicts the years 1818 - 1868. Robert Mills House & Park: Robert Mills was the first Federal architect in the United States. He designed some of the nation's most prominent buildings, including the Washington Monument. Built in 1823, the mansion displays decorative arts and local history of the early 19th century. Woodrow Wilson Family Home: Woodrow Wilson, the nation's 28th president, spent part of his youth in Columbia. He and his family lived in this home built by his parents in 1872. The Tuscan-villa styled cottage is furnished with several Wilson family pieces, with the most famous being his birth bed. Mann-Simons Cottage: Celia Mann, an enslaved Charlestonian midwife, purchased her freedom, walked to Columbia and acquired this circa-1850 cottage before the Civil War. The collections in the cottage reflect the entrepreneurial spirit of free blacks. An exhibition presents information on Celia Mann and her descendants, the restoration of the cottage and the archaeological excavation at the site. Kensington Mansion Columbia Southeast - Ft. Jackson Located on Highway 601 approximately 6 miles south of Highway 378, 803-353-0456 (Information or Reservations) Thurs, Fri, and Sat, 9:30am, 11am, 1pm and 2:30pm. Tours are available year round (except major holidays). Admission Charged Built in 1854 by Matthew R. Singleton, this estate reflects life that was typical of pre-war Southern aristocracy. After being abandoned and falling into disrepair in the early part of the century, Kensington Mansion is now on the National Register of Historic Places, and has been restored and refurbished under the guidance of the Sumter County Museum and Archives. When you go, be sure to notice the beautiful domed ceiling with ornamental plasterwork in the dining room. Riverbanks Zoo & Garden Riverbanks Main Entrance 500 Wildlife Parkway, just off I-126 at Greystone Blvd. Riverbanks Garden Entrance 1300 Botanical Parkway, just off SC Highway 378 at I-20 and I-26 803-779-8717 Daily park hours: 9:00am-5:00pm. Extended summer weekend hours: 9am-6pm on Saturdays and Sundays (April - September). Riverbanks Zoo & Garden is open every day except for Thanksgiving and Christmas days. Special closings may be announced. Riverbanks is home to more than 2,000 magnificent, fascinating and exotic animals, as well as 70 acres of scenic river views, spectacular valley overlooks, beautiful landscapes and significant historic landmarks. For 30 years, Riverbanks has provided individuals, families and groups with a common place to connect with and learn about the world's wildlife and wild places.