Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s Bagpipes. It’s Rock. It’s Bagrock. AC/DC meets the poet Robert Burns. Where rock anthems sit comfortably alongside the great tunes from the glens and the mountains of Scotland. It’s The Red Hot […]
Explore the strategic minds behind the Southern Campaign. This talk profiles the key leaders who shaped the Revolution in South Carolina. Join us at Liberty Hall at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden on March 3, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time). Registration is free, but donations to the program are always greatly appreciated.
Explore the tools, kit, and status markers of the British Army through the lens of archaeology. Artifacts of His Majesty's Army: Archaeological Evidence of the British Military This program explores the physical remains of British military camps during the period of the American Revolution. Drawn extensively from the collections of Fort Ticonderoga, it will emphasize […]
Meet the American Veterans Archaeological Recovery team as they uncover new insights about the colonial townsite & British occupation Meet the Archaeologists! Join us for a walking tour of the work being done by the American Veterans Archaeological Recovery team at Historic Camden. You'll see the team in action, excavating areas of interest and completing a Geophysical […]
Join the AVAR team as we process material from the ongoing archaeological excavation of the Colonial Townsite at Historic Camden Meet the Archaeologists Join the American Veterans Archaeological Recovery team as they process artifacts found during the excavation of the colonial townsite at Historic Camden. You can expect to see 18th-century ceramics, glass, bricks, and […]
NPS Curator Alicia Paresi on the power of curation: how the proper management of ceramic artifacts can lead to enduring insights Alicia Paresi is a registered professional archaeologist with three decades of experience in the private, state, and federal sectors. She has a passion for material culture and its potential to provide new historical insights. […]
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 […]
Enjoy a look at the 2026 discoveries from Historic Camden, featuring the latest artifacts and data fresh from the current field season. Welcome to an exciting evening at Liberty Hall at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center at Camden! Join us on March 12, 2026 at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time). Dr. Stephen Humphreys and Dr. Bill […]
Join the Rev War Visitor in supporting local vendors and business during our 6th annual Market Day event! Held during a new time this year, but same great vendors! Food truck will be onsite and the Public House will be open for viewing. This is a rain or shine event! Any questions can be emailed […]
The Kershaw County Rotary Club's annual event to raise money for scholarships and local projects.
Tom Elmore is celebrating this St. Patrick’s Day by honoring the Irish-Americans who fought during the American Revolution. Eleven percent of the veterans who applied for pensions after the war, were Irish. Twenty-nine Irish men represented SC throughout the Continental Congresses. Two signers of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were Irish. Bring […]
Explore the Camden Coin Show Spring Spectacular, held at the Camden City Arena, 420 Broad St. Friday, March 20 9 am to 5 pm and Saturday, March 21 9 am to 4 pm. FREE admission & FREE parking. BUY, SELL or TRADE your old coins and paper. World coins and paper money too. ANAC grading […]
Get ready to party with Mother's Finest the night before the Carolina Cup! The first ever CUP FEST will take over Downtown Camden and is FREE to attend. Experience live music all day long, culminating wth the legendary Atlanta band known to be "Too Funk for Rock, Too Rock for Funk." Mothers Finest has always […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
June 28, 1776 will forever be Carolina Day in South Carolina, but why is that? Why do South Carolinians celebrate a day during the American Revolution that no other state focuses on? National Park Volunteer for Fort Moultrie, Norm Rickeman wants all to know about the miraculous victory that occurred against the mighty British Navy […]
Adults wishing to experience our educational programs that are normally offered to school aged scholars, will have an opportunity to take an evening field trip to the Revolutionary War Visitor Center. You will complete an exhibit packet that focuses in on the lesson, enjoy learning history through an interactive experience with fun facts throughout each […]