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  • Smiling woman with short hair resting her chin on her hand, holding glasses, in a light blue sweater in a cozy indoor setting with a bookshelf behind her.

    Donna Everhart Book Talk

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

    Meet USA Today bestselling author Donna Everhart for a discussion of her book Women of a Promiscuous Nature.

  • Flyer for Lunch & Learn: Dressing for the 18th Century at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center, with sketches of 18th-century women’s dresses on each side.

    Lunch & Learn: Dressing for the 18th Century

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

    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 […]

  • KCL Camden banner: Kershaw County Library logo with an open book and lightbulb on teal background.

    Summer Seminars: Financing

    Kershaw County Library 1304 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    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).

  • Flyer for Kershaw County Community Game Night on July 31, 4:30–10:30pm, at Elgin Community Center. $15/adult. Features board games like Catan and Warhammer. RSVP at manarockgaming.com.

    Kershaw County Community Game Night

    Elgin Community Center 2427 Main Street, Elgin, SC, United States

    Join in an evening of tabletop gaming, great food, and community! Whether you're an experienced tabletop gamer or new to the hobby, everyone is welcome. Tickets ($15 for adults, youth are free) are sold at the door and include a meal of hot dogs and burgers, with all the event's proceeds supporting the Mana Rock […]

  • A promotional flyer for Wellness in Motion shows a wooded trail, program details, a logo with a runner and hiker, and text highlighting hiking, fitness, rewards, and that it’s for adults 17 years and older.

    Wellness in Motion

    Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden, SC, United States

    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 […]

  • A woman with shoulder-length twists, wearing a tan blazer and white turtleneck, smiles in front of bookshelves filled with books.

    Write It Right: Start Writing, Keep Writing with Rhonda McKnight

    Kershaw County Library 1304 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    Fear, doubt, and writer’s block stop more writers than lack of talent. This workshop explores practical ways to get started, keep momentum, and build a toolkit you can use whenever writing gets difficult. Includes audience Q&A about writing and publishing – self and traditional. Bring a notebook!

  • Event flyer with basketballs, flaming court, and logos. Text: Backcourt Conversations—The Student-Athlete Forum, Session 1. August 2, 2026, 3-4:30PM at Kershaw County Rec Department, Camden, SC. Free, registration QR code.

    Backcourt Conversations: The Student-Athlete Forum

    Kershaw County Recreation Department 1042 W. DeKalb Street, Camden, United States

    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.

  • Aerial map-style flyer for National Night Out in Camden, showing police badges, a walking route to Woolard Technology Center, with labels for food trucks and parking; date/time shown at top.

    National Night Out

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    Woolard Technology Center 70 Innovation Way, Camden, SC, United States

    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, […]

  • Event promotion image for Camden Chat & Chew featuring Dale Watson, historical artist/illustrator. Background shows faded illustration of a colonial soldier; includes Liberty crescent and Camden, South Carolina logo.

    Camden Chat & Chew: Dale Watson: Historical Artist/Illustrator

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

      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 […]

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  • Event flyer for Bikers & BBQ Charity Ride on August 8, 2026, featuring a motorcycle, event details, ticket prices, sponsors, food truck, and contact information on a blue and orange background.

    BIKERS & BBQ CHARITY RIDE

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    Kershaw County Board of Disabilities and Special Needs 1619 Jefferson Davis Highway, Camden, SC, United States

    🔥🏍️ CALLING ALL RIDERS, BBQ LOVERS & COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS! 🏍️🔥 Join us for the Kershaw Center Disability Foundation's Bikers & BBQ Charity Ride on Saturday, August 8, 2026! Whether you're riding in the charity ride, grabbing a delicious BBQ plate, or simply stopping by to support the cause, YOU can make a difference! 💙 Every […]

  • Event flyer for “Let’s Talk About...Symposium: The Color of Health—Racial Disparities in Healthcare” on August 8, 1-4 pm at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center. Image includes diverse face silhouettes and the African American Cultural Center logo.

    Let’s Talk About…The Color of Health

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

    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 […]

  • A woman with long brown hair, wearing a white blouse, smiles at the camera. She stands in front of a window with greenery outside. The photo is framed by a thick yellow circle.

    Summer Scribes: Jacqueline Friedland Book Talk

    Kershaw County Library 1304 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    Meet USA Today bestselling author Jacqueline Friedland and learn about her soon-to-be-released book, Breathing Under Water.

  • A sign for a Thursday Talk at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center on Bloody Bill Cunningham, South Carolina’s Revolutionary War Mass Murderer with a flintlock musket and grass background.

    Thursday Talk: Bloody Bill Cunningham, South Carolina’s Revolutionary War Mass Murderer

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

    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 […]

  • Festive street scene with string lights and shops, text reads Christmas in August! Saturday August 15th. Event highlights include lights unveiling, snowfall, snow cones, and family movie. Snowflakes decorate the image.

    Christmas in August!

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    Broad Street 1050 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    🎄 Experience the Magic: Christmas in...August Downtown! ❄️ Due to the weather forecast and in an abundance of caution for the safety of all involved, we are rescheduling our Christmas event downtown. So reset those calendars and plan to shop and dine your way down Broad Street on our new date - Saturday, August 15th. […]

  • Event flyer for Artists in the Sanctuary with artistic icons (music note, theater masks, paint palette, and dancer), held Sunday, August 23, 3–5 pm at Camden Second Presbyterian Church, 816 Market St.

    Artists in the Sanctuary

    Camden Second Presbyterian Church 816 Market Street, Camden, SC, United States

    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 […]

  • Lunch & Learn event poster for A Perfect Frenzy, featuring a book cover and author Andrew Lawler. Includes event details and notice about books for sale onsite by Books on Broad.

    Lunch & Learn: A Perfect Frenzy A Talk with Author Andrew Lawler

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

    What if the road to American Independence didn’t begin in Boston- but in Virginia? Join bestselling author Andrew Lawler as he explores the dramatic events of 1775-1776 that challenged long-held assumptions about the American Revolution. Learn how Lord Dunmore’s emancipation proclamation, the Ethiopian Regiment, and the burning of Norfolk reshaped the fight for independence and […]

  • A promotional image for Camden Chat & Chew featuring the event title The Medical University of South Carolina: An Interactive History over a sketch of a hospital building with Camden, South Carolina’s logo.

    Camden Chat & Chew: The Medical University of South Carolina: An Interactive History

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

    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, […]

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  • A logo for the Springdale 5K 2026 shows a runner inside a horseshoe with a landscape background. SPRINGDALE 5K 2026 is written below. The United Way Kershaw County logo is at the bottom.

    United Way of Kershaw County Springdale 5K Run and Walk

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    National Steeplechase Museum 200 Knights Hill Rd, Camden, SC, United States

    The Springdale 5K Run and Walk, held on Saturday, September 12th, is a certified and officially timed race open to all runners and walkers. All proceeds from the 5K will go towards benefitting the Mobile Nutrition Center at the United Way. Participants and on lookers are encouraged to bring canned food to support the Mobile […]

  • Event logo for Springdale 5K 2026 featuring a runner inside a white horseshoe on a sunset-orange and green landscape with a blue banner that reads SPRINGDALE 5K 2026.

    Springdale 5K

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    National Steeplechase Museum 200 Knights Hill Rd, Camden, SC, United States

    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 […]

  • Three adults dressed in formal attire smile and pose together outdoors, holding drinks, with a large, elegant house in the background.

    Camden Horse & Hound Gala

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    Dale Thiel Show Ring Fire Tower Road, Camden, SC, United States

    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.

  • Image promoting the 30th Annual Fire Fest on Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 AM–1 PM, at Camden City Arena, 420 Broad Street. Background features flames and logos for fire rescue and the city of Camden, South Carolina.

    Fire Fest 2026

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    Camden City Arena 420 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

    The annual Camden Fire Fest is celebrating 30 years on Saturday, September 26! This family friendly event allows residents and visitors learn about the importance of fire prevention and fire safety while enjoying live firefighting demonstrations and competitions, a live burn, geting up close and personal with antique fire trucks, and engaging in other live […]

  • A woman in western attire rides a horse while holding a large American flag. Several people stand nearby, some taking photos. Trees and a cloudy sky are visible in the background.

    Camden Horse & Hound Expo

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    Springdale Race Course 200 Knights Hill Road, Camden, SC, United States

    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 […]

  • Vintage poster for Camden Cup Polo Match showing six polo ponies and players in action; rescheduled for September 27, 2026.

    Camden Polo Club’s 2026 Anniversary Match

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    Historic Kirkwood Polo Club 610 Polo Lane, Camden, SC, United States

    Camden Polo Club 2026 Anniversary MatchSunday, September 27, 2026Historic Kirkwood Polo ClubFor More Info Contact Michele Sanger:(406) 360-2252michesanger@gmail.com

  • Gold text on a dark, textured background reads: Save the Date, Southern Gothic Festival, Oct 9-10, 2026, Camden, SC. Above the text is an illustration of a raven holding a key in its beak.

    Southern Gothic Festival

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    Camden, South Carolina SC, United States

    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 […]

  • Green event poster showing a soldier silhouette walking across a battlefield with the South Carolina outline and the words 'Vietnam and South Carolina' above, for Camden Chat & Chew.

    Camden Chat & Chew: Vietnam and South Carolina

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

    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 […]

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