South Carolina State House
National Historic Landmark · Columbia, South Carolina
The South Carolina capitol in Columbia, begun in 1855, interrupted by the Civil War and not finished until 1903. On its western wall are bronze stars marking where Sherman’s artillery struck the unfinished building in February 1865, left deliberately in place. The grounds hold a dense and contested collection of monuments, and in July 2015 the Confederate battle flag was removed from them by act of the legislature.
1100 Gervais Street, Columbia, South Carolina, 29201, United States
FREE. The building is generally open to visitors on weekdays during business hours, with free guided tours running through the day, and the grounds are open daily. ⚠ ACCESS DEPENDS ON WHETHER THE LEGISLATURE IS SITTING and on security screening, and tours can be curtailed without notice on busy legislative days. Check the schedule before travelling, particularly between January and May when the General Assembly is in session.
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