Beginning Monday, July 20th, natural resource professionals will guide explorers through five days of adventure at Goodale State Park. This camp promises to be both a fun and educational experience as campers learn to identify birds, plants and other wildlife. They will improve their skills at fishing and learn archery with SCDNR instructors. Daily activities […]
From the upstate to the coast, South Carolina is covered in beautiful ecosystems. Explore these ecosystems as you meet native organisms, such as turtles, snakes, sea stars or crabs, and learn how they share the world with us.
Named for a Native American group who appear in colonial records for the first time in 1691, generations of historians, ethnohistorians, and archaeologists have lamented the meager data that exist regarding the Congaree Indians. Christopher Judge provides an overview of the Congaree, addressing the possibility they are descendants of the Chiefdom of Cofitachequi, visited by […]
Meet USA Today bestselling author Donna Everhart for a discussion of her book Women of a Promiscuous Nature.
🎄 Experience the Magic: Christmas in July Downtown! ❄️ Beat the summer heat and step into a winter wonderland right in the heart of downtown! We are pulling out all the stops for a spectacular, one-night-only Christmas in July celebration, and you won’t want to miss a single magical moment. Who says it doesn't snow […]
Aliene Humphries presents this program in 18th century attire and brings a mannequin and additional period clothing to the presentation. She invites volunteers to help dress Molly, the mannequin, in the many layers of traditional 18th century apparel. Humphries explains these layers and why women would wear them in the 18th century. This is a […]
Join small business consultant Jeffrey Cooper for this session, exploring the various ways to fund a business, highlighting the risks of using personal money versus pursuing commercial or SBA loans. It will also cover common financing methods like credit cards and factoring (selling invoices at a discount).
Join Nature As Teacher for an adult fitness program, beginning August 1. This FREE 5-week program is designed for ages 17 and older and combines guided hiking, fitness challenges, and environmental exploration to encourage participants to get active while enjoying the outdoors. Hikes will be held Mondays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 8:00 to 10:30 am […]
This event is designed to create a safe space for student athletes across the county and surrounding areas to talk about how it is in today’s generation to be a student athlete, mental health, and the importance of academics.
National Night Out 2026 is coming to Camden! Join the Camden Police Department, Elgin Police, and the Kershaw County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, August 4 at 6:00 PM at the Woolard Technology Center for an evening focused on community, connection, and public safety. This family-friendly event will bring together community members, law enforcement, first responders, […]
Please join us for a presentation by Dale Watson, Historical Artist/Illustrator. His work has been in the Ken Burns Documentary Series "The American Revolution," CBS Saturday Morning, A Netflix documentary called "The American Experiment" and PBS shows in several states. His work is also featured in the nationwide traveling exhibit called "The Revolutionary War […]
Join the African American Cultural Center for a health symposium focusing on personal health topics such as maternal care, men's health, autism, and dementia. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with experts and explore diverse perspectives on these health issues, fostering awareness and understanding within the community. The program will consist of experts in […]
Rev. Paul Wood takes the audience through the 1781 “Bloody Scout” mission led by Revolutionary War Loyalist William “Bloody Bill” Cunningham. No one has murdered more South Carolinians. Rev. Wood’s research and new biography of Cunningham allow him to explain what drove Cunningham and his men to kill unarmed men and to destroy dozens of […]
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon filled with music and other talents. “Artists in the Sanctuary” is a community-based outreach initiative under the sponsorship of the Camden Second Presbyterian Church, in partnership with the Downtown Camden Cultural District, and receives funding through the Althea James Truitt Memorial Arts Fund. Students who would like to share their talent […]
Join Dr. Jacob Steere-Williams as he tells the story of the largest medical school in the south, M.U.S.C., whose 19th century origins played a significant role in the history of Charleston, the U.S. South, and American medical education. The rich history of the medical school touches on matters of race, medical experimentation, innovative surgery, nursing, […]
Join us for the Springdale 5K Run and Walk on Saturday, September 12th, 2026! This race starts at 8am on the grounds of the Historic Springdale Race Course and the National Steeplechase Museum! Finish strong at the gates of the Carolina and Colonial Cup! Runners and Walkers are welcome! Race proceeds benefit the Mobile Nutrition […]
Camden’s social calendar gets its sparkle on September 25, 2026 at the Denim & Diamonds Gala, the official kickoff to Camden Horse & Hound Weekend — where rustic charm meets refined elegance in the most unforgettable way. Hosted by the Camden Hunt Conservancy; location to be determined. Tickets are $150 per person.
Camden Horse & Hound Expo Spend the day where sporting life, country tradition, and family fun come together at the Camden Horse & Hound Expo, held at the historic Springdale Race Course, home of the legendary Carolina Cup. Set across the scenic grounds and multiple exhibition rings, the Expo showcases the best of the equestrian […]
Camden Polo Club 2026 Anniversary MatchSunday, September 27, 2026Historic Kirkwood Polo ClubFor More Info Contact Michele Sanger:(406) 360-2252michesanger@gmail.com
The Southern Gothic Festival returns to historic Camden for two immersive days (Oct 9-10) celebrating Southern literature, history, folklore, and music. Join a wide range of voices — writers, historians, folklorists, musicians, and cultural storytellers — for conversations, performances, and gatherings across multiple venues throughout the city. Expect haunting tales, thought-provoking panels, live music, and […]
For eight years the American public was transfixed by the Vietnam War. From 1965 to 1973 US combat troops led a campaign against North Vietnam and Viet Cong insurgents into South Vietnam in an attempt to prevent the North from integrating the South into a united Vietnam under communist government. In the end the American […]
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon filled with music and other talents. “Artists in the Sanctuary” is a community-based outreach initiative under the sponsorship of the Camden Second Presbyterian Church, in partnership with the Downtown Camden Cultural District, and receives funding through the Althea James Truitt Memorial Arts Fund. Students who would like to share their talent […]
Annette Guild explores the life and legacy of Henry Laurens through his extensive personal, political, and business correspondence held by the South Carolina Historical Society. Participants will learn about Laurens’ rise from Charleston merchant to prominent Revolutionary leader, examine key moments documented in his letters, and consider his complex role in the founding of the […]