Arsenal Hill Walking Tour Explores Columbia’s Historic Neighborhood

Historic Columbia will present the Arsenal Hill Walking Tour from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 14, beginning and ending at the Arsenal Hill Community Center. The guided tour will explore the Arsenal Hill neighborhood, located at the highest elevation within downtown. 

Named for the military academy established in 1842, Arsenal Hill became a desirable residential area for white elites during the antebellum era and then for middle- and working-class Black residents during the later 19th and 20th centuries. Participants will learn how these residences, combined with spiritual, educational and governmental institutions, resulted in an eclectic mix of architecture as well as dynamic community histories. 

The tour will last approximately 75 minutes and includes standing and walking approximately 1 mile on neighborhood sidewalks. 

Cost: Tickets are $5 for Historic Columbia members, $10 for nonmembers and free for youth under 17. Location: 800 Lincoln St., Columbia. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit HistoricColumbia.org/events/2026/2026-06/arsenal-hill-walking-tour.