Homeschool Friday: Columbia Working Men and Women
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701 Whaley 701 Whaley Street, Columbia, South Carolina 29201
In celebration of Labor Day, students will take a walking tour through the historic Olympia Mill Village where they will learn history of working men and women of Columbia’s past. Two former mills, Granby and Olympia, still stand and are now used as apartment buildings. Granby Mill was built in 1897 and at the time of its opening in 1899, Olympia was the largest cotton mill under one roof in the world. The men and women who worked in these mills resided in nearby homes that made up the mill village. The village had its own school, churches and YMCA.
All homeschool students are invited to participate in Historic Columbia’s Homeschool Friday programs on the first Friday of the month. Each month’s program is from 10 to 11:30 a.m. and includes hands-on activities while students learn and explore different themes and historic sites with Historic Columbia. Homeschool Friday programs are designed for students of elementary and middle school age levels. Homeschool Friday is open to families and homeschool groups of less than 10 students. For larger groups, we recommend arranging a separate visit to explore that month's topic. Program participants should gather at 701 Whaley Street.
The cost is per student, with an accompanying adult free. Homeschool Fridays are $5 for members and $6 for non-members in advance and $8 for both members and non-members at the door.