SAME Midlands – August Meeting
WHEN: DATE August TBD | TIME TBD
WHERE: Mills Building: 2100 Bull Street, Columbia, SC 29201 (Tour begins at The Mills Building)
WHAT: Historic Bull Street District Redevelopment Walking Tour
This month’s site visit highlights Columbia’s Bull Street District Redevelopment efforts, hosted by Historic Columbia. The walking tour will navigate the historic campus and showcase several of the newest developments, including multifamily, restaurant, and entertainment facilities. A minimum of 10 participants is required.
COST: $15 per person. Bring cash, if possible.
REGISTRATION PROCESS
Please respond to Ashley Nichols, ashley.nichols.3@us.af.mil or 251-545-7402 (cell), by COB Wednesday, August 6, 2025, if you plan to attend. Attendance is typically capped at 20 participants but can be modified if necessary.
PARKING: Free parking is available along Pickens Street within the BullStreet District. Please obey all posted signs, as The Babcock reserves lots for their residents. Please wear comfortable shoes.
TOUR SYNOPSIS
This tour delves into the rich history of the former main campus of the South Carolina State Hospital, highlighting the experiences of men, women, and children affected by mental illness – whether as patients, caregivers, or family members – from the early 19th century to the late 20th century. Their stories and the retention of historically significant buildings have driven Historic Columbia’s preservation advocacy efforts throughout the site’s redevelopment as The Bull Street District, which began in 2015. Attendees will view the exterior of some of the remaining historic buildings in The BullStreet District during this walking tour, which will begin at the historic Mills Building and last approximately 75 minutes.