The 23rd SC Infantry is the group that hosts this event. The Skirmish At Gamble's Hotel depicts an encounter that occurred on March 5, 1865 when 500 federal soldiers, under the command of Colonel Reuben Williams of the 12th Indiana Infantry, marched into the Florence area to destroy the railroad depot. These federal troops were met by a group of Confederate soldiers who drove them away with the help of 400 reinforcements from the area home guard.

The Columns is a popular name for The Harwell House at Rankin Plantation, a beautiful antebellum home that dates back over 100 years. The name refers to the 22 Greek style, Doric columns that surround the home on three sides.

The above information comes from a page on the The 23rd SC Infantry website. For even more information click on over to their site.

The 2011 date for the re-enactment at The Columns Has not yet been posted. Each year Swamp Fox Quilters has a booth showing off quilts and usually gives a mini demonstraion to visitors. That is also the time we draw a name for a person to receive the opportunity quilt.