Name: South Carolina State House
Address: 1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29208, Columbia
Telephone: +18037345049

Grand edifice for the state's House, Senate & Governor's office, with free tours & leafy grounds.

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#1 of 7 State government offices in Columbia

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.70

0.2 km from the center of Columbia

Rating breakdown

5 ★77%
4 ★18%
3 ★2%
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1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29208

scstatehouse.gov

(803) 734-5049

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Quick facts

What is the rating of South Carolina State House?: South Carolina State House is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 896 reviews.
How does South Carolina State House rank in Columbia?: South Carolina State House is #1 of 7 State government offices in Columbia by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is South Carolina State House located?: 1100 Gervais St, Columbia, SC 29208 — 0.2 km from the center of Columbia.
How can I contact South Carolina State House?: Phone: (803) 734-5049 · Website: scstatehouse.gov

Reviews (12)

brittany hemingway 2024 Jan 02

Definitely recommend a stop here. There is also a parking garage near by and a short walk to the main street area as well. We spent a solid hour just outside walking around the grounds. Very beautiful building and interesting history here. Lots of it. The stairs and view outside is worth going to view alone. When facing the building from main street the original building was a little to the right until it was burnt down in a war. The city was great to view and enjoy for the bringing in of the new year. The fireworks were great and wonderful to watch from the middle of main street and the oldest streets in the city.

V Mars 2023 Dec 16

Exquisite architecture, paintings, history and workmanship at this state house. Beautiful grounds. Statues and monuments outside. Inside there is a very nice gift shop. You can take a guided tour or if you have watched the interesting and detailed video on the dot gov site, you will have gotten a good background on the state house, so that you can tour yourself with a sufficient understanding of the place.

Felicia Forletta 2023 Nov 25

The South Carolina capitol was quite busy and festive. We had to wait our turn to take a photo with the huge Christmas tree. There were other festive displays that people were taking pictures with. There is a parking lot across the street that wasn't busy and offered metered parking.

Rush Boto 2023 Nov 04

The South Carolina State Capitol building in Columbia. Built in 1855 in the Greek Revival style. The capitol was under construction during the capture of Columbia but survived the Union fires. However, its plans were lost, and the building was not completed until 1903. The building was not destroyed during the occupation of Columbia because Sherman considered it “handsome.” On the western and southern sides, stars mark where the walls were hit by Union cannonballs. Inside and out, from foundation to dome, the State House, as a result of the 1995-1998 renovation, is in better shape than ever before. The work balanced the need to meet modern code requirements and improved efficiency with respect to historical form and appearance. Most visitors will never see the structural improvements, the sophisticated electrical wiring, the alarm systems, or the state-of-the-art earthquake isolators that were installed. However, everyone will notice the renewal of the House and Senate Chambers, the 19th-century treatment of the lobby, the vaulted brickwork in the hallways of the lower floor, the restored marble floors, and the refurbished interior of the dome. The State Capitol Complex receives over 220.000 annual visitors.

Hope McGill 2023 Oct 01

Had a good time at the State House on yesterday. Received a tour around some parts of the building. I will tell you to wear good shoes. I got my exercise in yesterday!! There are soo many stairs to climb. My legs are screaming today. Great experience if you get a chance to stop by.

Dina 2023 Aug 31

My first time visiting and I enjoyed walking the grounds of the SC State House. The staff on-site were very friendly and informative. I wish I could of stayed to explore more, but it was a hot day.. and my children were not very thrilled to be walking around in the heat. We will be back though once the weather cools down a bit.

Emily C. 2023 Aug 29

Visited the South Carolina State House this morning, the entrance at the left of the building, went through the security checkpoint, self guided around inside and outside of the building. Good to know some African and American history…must visit when you are in Columbia SC.

Jennifer Rowlinson 2023 Aug 28

Absolutely amazing to see the architectural beauty this building has to offer. Off street parking and easy to walk around the property to explore the area. If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth a visit.

Robert Garland 2023 Aug 15

We recently toured the Columbia South Carolina State House. Starting at the African American monument just outside its walls.

The African American monument is a point of reflection for the long struggle over decades of oppression for blacks seeking basic human rights and freedoms for all African people.

The SC State house is beautiful inside and it’s a must see. I was very surprised to see a picture of Mary McCloud Bethune on the wall as you walk up the grand stair case. This was amazing to see and it made me feel a little bit better about the plight of those who are still struggling to survive and be heard. The state house is beautiful and the intricate detail on the walls and ceiling speak volumes about the people who built the state house. It’s a must see for historical buildings.

Bobby Kaye 2023 May 25

Beautiful state house - arrived too late to get to see the inside on this trip although I’ve been in previously. Can spend a solid hour looking at the various monuments and beautiful landscaping surrounding the building. Kids loved running up and down the steps.

Babita Tamrakar 2023 Feb 21

The state house is open for the public. You can enter from the left side of the building just go through the security check. There is guided tour or you can just go around with the pamphlet. The three storey building is a magnificent piece of art. Kids were super excited to see the inside and got to take lots of pictures too. Definitely worth visiting if you are around the area.

Sai Yaswanth 2022 Dec 10

I live nearby to the State house itself. We generally go for walks there. The state house is a tourist attraction which show cases the African American history. It’s a must see place for everyone who visits Columbia, South Carolina.

They have great architecture and have statues of important personnel. Also, the place is well lit for Christmas.

It is Located in downtown Columbia, Visitors can take free guided and self-guided tours of the South Carolina State House. It is open Mon-Sat until 5pm