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  • Camden Chat & Chew: Indigenous Artifacts of North America

    Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

    Tim Lord brings his remarkable collection of Indigenous Artifacts of North America to show the changes in pointed objects and containers from the past. With a timeline marking the distinguished changes in objects behind this impressive collection, guests are invited to bring their own found objects to share with other attendees. (You bring your lunch […]

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  • Camden Chat & Chew: Out of the Shadows: A Look at Black Baseball in South Carolina

    Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

    Join African American baseball historian, Scott Busch for a Chat & Chew discussing Black Baseball in South Carolina. Talk about local Camden legend, Larry Doby, and other famous baseball players from the state like Charles, John, James, and Ben Taylor. Whether a long time fan of the game, or an avid history learner we are […]

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  • Historic Preservation Month: Scan Day at the Archives & African American Cultural Center

    Camden Archives & Museum 1314 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

    Camden Archives & Museum Needs Your Help! Has your family lived in Camden for several generations?  Do you have some old family documents or photos that have never been scanned? Camden Archives and Museum is asking for your help in preserving our rich history. Open to all individuals, families, and organizations in Kershaw County. Archives’ staff […]

  • Historic Preservation Month: Historic Walking Tour

    Camden Archives & Museum 1314 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

    Join us for an outdoor walking tour to look at some of Camden's historic buildings and sites. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE This is a rain or shine event, so be sure to dress for the weather. This hour and a half long walk begins at the Robert Mills Courthouse.  Historic Preservation Month 2026: What is Camden, […]

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  • Historic Preservation Month: Gravestone Preservation 101 Workshop

    Camden Archives & Museum 1314 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

    Camden Archives and Museum is happy to partner with the Guardian Angels of Quaker Cemetery to teach people how to clean and preserve gravestones, especially old gravestones. Honor those who came before us by keeping their final resting place nice.   LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE Historic Preservation Month 2026: What is Camden, SC? Join Camden Archives & […]

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  • Historic Preservation Month: Camden Chat & Chew: Archaeology and How We Know Things About the Past

    212 Broad St 212 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    Presented by: Stanton Green, this presentation will discuss the ways archaeologists learn about the past and use it to help us understand the present and plan for the future.  Examples will be drawn from Ireland where the speaker has researched for 40 years, and focus on such modern day issues such as climate change over […]

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  • Historic Preservation Month: Historic Walking Tour

    Camden Archives & Museum 1314 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

    Join us for an outdoor walking tour to look at some of Camden's historic buildings and sites. LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE This is a rain or shine event, so be sure to dress for the weather. This hour and a half long walk begins at the Robert Mills Courthouse.  Historic Preservation Month 2026: What is Camden, […]

    Free
  • Historic Preservation Month: Genealogy 101 Workshop

    Camden Archives & Museum 1314 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

    Join Archives staff for an introductory class on how to research your family history/genealogy. Gain tips and tricks on how to dive into your past and uncover where you came from.  LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE Historic Preservation Month 2026: What is Camden, SC? Join Camden Archives & Museum for a month dedicated to historic preservation. We […]

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  • Historic Preservation Month: Historic Preservation 101 for Kids

    Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

    This Special Homeschool Day has limited spaces available for students. Scholars will learn what is historic preservation and why it is important. There will be some hands on learning activities and games.  LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE Historic Preservation Month 2026: What is Camden, SC? Join Camden Archives & Museum for a month dedicated to historic preservation. […]

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  • Camden Chat & Chew: The 1895 Segregation Fight in South Carolina

    Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

    This story, long buried in old newspaper accounts, tells the forgotten saga of the six brave men who tried to stop the segregation laws from passing in South Carolina.  For three months, six Black leaders of the Reconstruction era argued eloquently at the State Constitutional Convention in the face of vile threats, racial insults, and […]

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