Gardens of the Woodrow Wilson Family Home
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Museum
About
The Museum of the Reconstruction Era at the Woodrow Wilson Family Home offers a unique lens on Columbia’s post-Civil War history, housed in South Carolina’s only remaining presidential site. The museum uses interactive exhibits and guided tours to explore the political and social changes of the 1870s, highlighting African American leaders and the era’s complex legacy.
The surrounding gardens, inspired by Victorian landscape design, provide a serene outdoor setting with period-appropriate plants and formal layouts. This intimate venue accommodates small corporate events, blending historical significance with a distinctive, reflective atmosphere just minutes from downtown Columbia.
Best for
- Outdoor client receptions & garden gatherings
- Guided historical tours & educational events
- Intimate corporate ceremonies & networking
Standout features
Historical Significance
South Carolina's only remaining presidential site
The home of Woodrow Wilson as a boy, now a museum dedicated to the Reconstruction Era, offering a rare glimpse into post-Civil War history at a site tied to a U.S. president.
Gardens
Victorian-inspired formal and working gardens
Landscaped with plants from period nursery catalogs, including Southern Magnolia and Tea Olive, the gardens reflect the style of a 19th-century Italian villa residence and provide a distinctive outdoor setting for events.
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Location & hours
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Hours
Sunday1:30 – 2:30pm
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday1:30 – 2:30pm
Thursday1:30 – 2:30pm
Friday1:30 – 2:30pm
Saturday1:30 – 2:30pm
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