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    CAMDEN BURIALS

    Procession to Camden

    On Thursday, April 20, the remains of the fourteen Revolutionary War soldiers will begin their journey back to Camden. The procession includes Humvees transporting the coffins draped with the flag of each soldier’s service… more

    Lying in Repose

    The public is invited to pay their respects to THE FOURTEEN lying in repose at the Kershaw House. The house will be open for 30-hours straight, starting at 6pm on Thursday April 20 till Friday April 21 at Midnight… more

    Old Guard Concert

    The heralded US Army Old Guard will offer a public concert including a narrated demonstration. Though free and open to the public, prior online registration is required. There will be food trucks available on site. Everyone should bring a chair or blanket for seating… more

    Funeral Cortege

    The Funeral Cortege will be led by the US Army Old Guard, followed by 282nd Army Band from Fort Jackson. They will be followed by horse-drawn caissons carrying the flag-draped remains of the fourteen soldiers… more

    Funeral Service

    The Funeral Service will be held outdoors in front of Bethesda Presbyterian Church. Once the coffins and dignitaries are in place, there will be a flyover from the US Air Force 79th Fighter Squadron from the Shaw Air Force Base… more

    Burial Honors Ceremony

    The battlefield event will be a burial honors ceremony where several dignitaries, including Governor Henry McMaster, will offer comments. At the conclusion of remarks, the US Army and the British Army will render military honors… more

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    The Historic Camden Foundation is not state or federally funded so we relay on individual donations. Even a small donation truly helps. So please send a gift and make a difference!