Ft. Jackson is really beautiful. I attended basic training and advanced individual training and returned again 25 years ago to reclassify. I only got to visit one of the museums there and drive around the base to see what was familiar. I went to the basic trainee museum and the Ft. Jackson cemetery which was absolutely gorgeous. Ft. Jackson is near and dear to my heart because it's where my Army career began.
We came to a military graduation, if attending, I definitely recommend getting to the gate no less than 1 hour before the start time. We did and when we got the field and the bleachers, there was almost no seats left to find! If you want a pick of what you think would be the best seats, come at least 1.5-2 hrs before the start time.
Went to National Guard Graduation .. Very Prestigious & felt like the Military did an Excellent presentation & program was GREAT.
Went for graduation
For family day and graduation.. Use comfortable clothes and shoes..
Please have someone fix the rooms and clean them properly.
Browse the range of ornaments in the picturesque gardens and explore the exhibits in the mansion designed by the architect of the Washington Monument.
Tour the premises and learn about the aristocratic residents who lived in this impressive mansion with a restored landscape garden.
Enjoy a fun-filled day at Palmetto Falls Water Park during your visit to Columbia. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Catch an event at Hilton Field during your trip to Columbia. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
You can find out about the history of Columbia with a visit to Millwood Plantation Ruins. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Though William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Columbia while you are here.