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 with your lunch to learn more about this celebrated regiment that fought in a often overlooked war in history books. Joe […]
Open Trail Days What are Open Trail Days? On the first Saturday of each month from March through November, the preserve opens its trails from 8 AM to 5 PM […]
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’ […]
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, SC? […]
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. […]
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 & Museum […]
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 the […]
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