Historic Columbia Foundation presents "People, Places, and Progress of Early Columbia, 1600-1850," a six- part lecture series hosted by Dr. Warner Montgomery, local historian and publisher. Montgomery will present engaging historical information about Columbia's unique past, while providing insight on early Columbia settlers, established communities, and diverse social history.

Six Lectures on Tuesdays 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Sept. 15 - Oct. 20

Three bus and walking tours on Sundays 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm Sept. 20, Oct. 4, Oct. 18

Fees: Member - Lecture Only $45, Lecture and Bus Tour $65 Non-Member - Lecture Only $60, Lecture and Bus Tour $80

Space is limited. Please reserve your seat by calling 803-252-1770 x 24 (Ann Posner)

Topics and Schedule Lectures (Seibels House, 1601 Richland St.)

September 15: Those Who were Here and Those Who Came Next: Buffalo, Indians, Explorers, and Settlers

September 22: Sitting Squarely in the Center: Columbia Becomes the United States' First Planned City

Septmber 29: First Families: The Foundations of Columbia's Landed Gentry

October 6: In God We Trust: Columbia's First Churches

October 13: Teach Your Children Well: Columbia's First Schools

October 20: A River Runs By It: The Columbia Canal

Bus and Walking Tours (Meet at the Robert Mills House, 1616 Blanding Street)

September 20: Touchstones to Another Time: Columbia's First Homes (Hampton- Preston Mansion, Seibels House, Friday House)

October 4: Resting Quietly: Cemeteries and their Stories (Trinity Episcopal Cemetery, Hebrew Benevolent Society Cemetery, Randolph Cemetery)

October 18: Conquering the Fall Line: The Columbia Canal