Historic Camden was like no other town in the southern colonies—it was a microcosm of the turbulent times of the last half of the 18th Century. Its citizens—free and enslaved—experienced firsthand the unimaginable change brought about by global colonization, and the agricultural, industrial, and American revolutions.

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THE FOURTEEN

Join us to honor these heroes of the Revolutionary War—both American and British— who all made the supreme sacrifice for their country. Tap to Learn More

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WE NEED YOUR HELP, Fourteen soldiers of the American Revolution will lie in state at Historic Camden from Thursday April 20th till they start their final journey home at 8:30am on Saturday April 22nd.

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PLANNING A VISIT

Camden SC is the perfect destination to base your exploration of Colonial South Carolina and the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution.

REV WAR CENTER

The Revolutionary War Center is a state of the art museum telling the story of South Carolina’s pivotal role in the American Revolution.

HALLOWED GROUND

We have the honor of owning the hallowed ground where the Battle of Camden was fought and the occupying British garrison was located.

LIVING HISTORY

We take great pride in our highly skilled living history trade program. Our team is currently building a Drill Plough and wood-fired Bottle Kiln.

PRESERVATION

Historic Camden Foundation and the Kershaw County Historical Society have been the stewards of Camden’s historic preservation for over 50-years.

EDUCATION

We lead numerous educational programs at Historic Camden ranging from simple guided tours to hands on workshops and symposiums.

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