Name: October Lourie Lectures - Porches & Pasts: Stories from Columbia’s Neighborhoods
Start: 2025-10-08T11:30:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-08T12:30:00-04:00
Location: 1650 Park Cir, Columbia, SC, United States, South Carolina 29201

$October Lourie Lectures - Porches & Pasts: Stories from Columbia\u2019s Neighborhoods$

Each week, explore the unique history, architecture, and culture of Columbia’s neighborhoods. Local historians and neighborhood leaders guide these immersive talks.
October 8 – Hollywood-Rose Hill
Historian Chuck Lesser shares the story of this historic neighborhood’s development and character.
October 15 – Historic Melrose
Josh Shelton, neighborhood association president, discusses Melrose Heights’ diverse architecture and place on the National Register of Historic Places.
October 22 – Sherwood Forest
Gail Wojtowicz highlights Sherwood Forest’s multicultural roots, tree-lined hills, and neighborhood pride.
October 29 – Windemere Springs
A rich look at the neighborhood’s transformation from College View to Windemere Springs, featuring key figures and milestones.
$20 for Lourie Center members
$30 for non-members and guests