Whether you are competing, bringing a dog for health clinics, or simply love the breed, Nationals is an event every Boykin enthusiast should experience. As the guide shows, BSS Nationals is about much more than field trials. It is a gathering of the community that celebrates and protects the Boykin Spaniel. Owners, breeders, trainers, and […]
AN ENCHANTING EVENING TO SUPPORT THE CENTER Join the Arts Center of Kershaw County for an unforgettable evening under the stars at our annual Starry Night Gala, held on the beautiful lawn of the Arts Center on April 11, 2026. This elegant outdoor celebration will feature live music by Opus and the Frequencies and the Soda City Brass Band, creating […]
MAGIC ON THE MAIN STAGE Jack Kelly comes to Camden with his amazing stage show that will blow your mind. Jack Kelly is a nationally recognized magician who has been featured on The CW, NBC, FOX, and Kiss 95.1. Jack appeared on the hit primetime show Penn and Teller: Fool Us, where he fooled the legendary magic duo, becoming […]
Old McCaskills Farm invites you and your family to join them April 18th from 10am-5pm for the annual Spring Shearing Day! Come visit a working farm and experience 🧶 wool from sheep to shawl 🐑 shearing the sheep 🐶 Border Collie demos 🍔 concessions 🚜 tractor simulator 🎶 bluegrass music 🧵 knitters, spinners & weavers […]
Stroll, sip, and savor awesome wines with friends at the second annual Camden Junior Welfare League Wine Walk—fun vibes guaranteed! Join the Wine Walk Experience! Get the girlfriends together or make it a fun date night. The annual CJWL Wine Walk is your chance to stroll, sip, and savor some amazing wines while exploring local […]
Actors’ Theater of South Carolina (ATSC), with funding through SC250, is partnering with the Revolutionary War Visitor Center to host a panel discussion with the experts and actors that worked on the film “Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution.” Join Chris Weatherhead and the rest of the panel for a discussion celebrating nine […]
Please join us at the Rev War Center on Tuesday, April 21st for a great Lunch and Learn on Francis Marion. Our speaker will be the incredibly knowledgeable Rick Wise. Rick pursues his love of military history through giving presentations and battlefield tours, was managing editor of the Francis Marion Papers, and is on the […]
Actors’ Theater of South Carolina (ATSC), with funding through SC250, is partnering with the Revolutionary War Visitor Center to host a viewing of their latest Revolutionary film “Echoes of Glory, Heroes from the American Revolution.” Chris Weatherhead & Clarence Felder, the creators/writers and co-stars of the film will be present to answer questions after the […]
Run it * Walk it * Support it The 2026 Clinic Classic offers a USATF-certified 5K course that winds through Camden’s beautiful historic district. There is a 1-mile run/walk too. Get out and become a part of a medical mission in your backyard! All proceeds from the race benefit the Community Medical Clinic (CMC) of […]
Camden’s charity polo match returns — now as the Hickory Top Polo Classic. Formerly the Camden Horse & Hound Charity Polo Match, the event now moves forward as the Hickory Top Polo Classic — continuing its focus on sport, community, and purpose in the heart of Camden. The match celebrates the timeless partnership between horse […]
Said to be the ugliest man in Britain, Lord Rawdon’s climb to Lieutenant Colonel during the American Revolution may have come as a surprise to many. This Irish lord impressed Sir Henry Clinton and General Cornwallis with his leadership and strategy skills. Lord Rawdon occupied the city of Camden for 11 months during the American […]
South Carolina’s Palmetto Regiment was formed in June 1846. The Regiment fought valiantly in the Mexican-American War and was the first regiment to enter Mexico City in September 1847. Join […]
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 […]
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 […]
Long before social media, taverns were the bustling nerve centers of colonial life—places where every spoonful of stew and sip of switchel carried news, shaped opinions, and forged powerful alliances. More than simple eateries, these lively hubs connected farmers, merchants, travelers, and politicians alike. Gathered around warm hearths, locals and visitors shared hearty meals—think stews, […]
Friday May 8th Gates open at 6pm Rodeo starts at 8pmSaturday May 9th Gates open at 6pm Rodeo starts at 8pmAdults $10Children 5-10 $5Children Under 5 FreeCash at the gate only
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 […]
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 & […]
Elizabeth Timothy and her daughter-in-law, Ann Donovan Timothy quite literally printed their mark on American history while running the South Carolina Gazette during the birth of our country. Bring your lunch to the Rev War Visitor Center and join former journalist, Pat McNeely in an enlightening look at these two women’s lives which have long […]
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 […]
4th Annual “Where I’m From” Festival w/ Patrick Davis & His Midnight Choir & Special Guests. Camden, SC - The Town Green Gates - 5:00PM Music Starts - 5:30PM PD & His Midnight Choir - 8:00PM VIP TICKET INCLUDES - Signed Limited Edition Poster VIP Seating Area (must bring own chair/blanket) 2 Drink Tickets VIP […]
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. […]
Every year the Kershaw County Mental Health Clinic hosts a Mental Health Awareness Day "May Fest." This year we are partnering with United Way of Kershaw County to make this event even bigger and better. We look to bring several community resources in one area to give awareness of what is available in our community.
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 […]
Commemorate the eighty fourth anniversary of the landings on Normandy beaches, a.k.a. D-Day, hosted by Camden Archives and Museum (CAM), and the Revolutionary War Visitor Center (RWVC). Learn about the American military over decades of warfare, from the Revolutionary War up to the War on Terror. Honor and remember our veterans with this living military […]