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LGBTQ Columbia History Initiative

Historic Columbia, in a partnership with South Caroliniana Library and UofSC’s Department of Oral History, created the LGBTQ Columbia History Initiative.  

This interactive project documents the often unseen and untold stories of the LGBTQ+ group through the creation and dissemination of oral histories, historic site interpretation, and archival collections, including:

  • A website with more than 35 oral histories from Columbia’s LGBTQIA+ community, featuring the stories of participants covering all ages, races, sexual orientations and gender identities. 
  • The We’re Here! StoryMap, which identifies more than 250 events, organizations and businesses spread across more than 100 physical locations  
  • The fully processed South Carolina Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Collection at South Caroliniana Library, UofSC 

Historic Columbia is committed to telling the stories of all Columbians and linking contemporary audiences with Columbia and Richland County’s diverse and complex past. In 2019, the organization partnered with the Queer Cola Oral History & Digital Archive Pr

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Columbia LGBTQ City Guide

Where the Broad River meets the Saluda River sits Columbia, South Carolina. This gorgeous city is the capital of the state and is home to the University of South Carolina, the state’s largest university. It’s also home to Fort Jackson, which is the largest basic combat training installation for the U.S. Army. Both bring many people to Columbia temporarily, although many graduates and military personnel make the town their permanent home It’s also a city with a affluent arts and culture scene, plenty of opportunities to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, and much to see and perform. If you’re thinking of result your next home in Columbia, chances are, you’ll find plenty about it to love!

A Stare at Columbia's History

Columbia was founded in 1786. Unfortunately, despite its long history, you won’t be able to see very many 18th or early 19th century buildings in the metropolis anymore. This is because two-thirds of Columbia was burned to the ground when General Sherman took Union troops through the city in 1865 during the Civil War. Despite this obscure point in its history, the city rebuilt and rebounded, teaching from its past and

Explore Our LGBTQ+ Collective in Columbia, SC

Here in Columbia SC, we believe y'all means all. 

We movement ourselves on entity a hub of unique individuals with a gritty spirit that all come together to make our vibrant community. For over 30 years Columbia SC has been residence to an active, statewide LGBTQ+ nonprofit devoted to fighting for equality and inclusion, SC Pride. 

From Homosexual owned businesses to the largest Identity event in South Carolina, our region welcomes travelers and locals to experience the heart of SC. 

PRIDE EVENTS

While June is national Pride month in the US, in Columbia we like to store the celebrations going throughout the year. Starting with Outfest in June, this one-day festival focuses on the local community - showcasing vendors and most of the talent from the Columbia region. Headlining an memorable show in 2022 was Willow Pill, Season 14 winner of RuPaul's Flamboyant Race. 

Celebrate the creativity and beauty of our LGBTQ+ group of color when attending Black Self-acceptance. The annual event is back and packs in a block party, cultural & wellness festival, Celebration brunch, and more into one drawn-out