Presented by Stanton Green As great as Jackie Robinson was, he was not the first American Black Baseball Player. This presentation will show the ways baseball has reflected the role of African Americans in baseball especially beginning in the 19th century, followed by the Jim Crow and Civil Rights Era where Jackie Robinson, Larry Doby […]
Cultural competence has been defined as the ability to understand, appreciate and interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from one's own. But what does that actually mean? Join in a dialogue about what "cultural competence" looks like in the present day with Dr. Frank C. Martin II, associate professor of art history […]
Join historian and military expert, Kim Stacy, as he goes through the history of firearms from the 1500s to the present. The program showcases guns from the Archives’ own Ross E. Beard Gun Collection and includes a firing demonstration.
Join us for another exciting Camden Parlor Talk about the history of music in South Carolina. Presented by: John Fowler An interactive timeline lecture with music presentations. John connects the dots, linking music heritage relative to region, ethnicity, religion and culture. The presentation is an overview of parallels between European, Native American and African influences […]
Join appraiser, Pence Scurry at a look through some of Aberdeen’s European porcelain collection. Get an up close at a few specific pieces and learn the history of European porcelain.
Speaker: Patricia McNeely Dozens of tales of ghosts and haunted places have found their way into South Carolina’s mainstream media. Many have their origins in the 19th century and most in historic places. Some places have only one or two supernatural stories while others like Charleston, Columbia, Beaufort, Chester, Darlington and Edgefield have numerous sightings […]
Presented by Kathryn Smith President George Washington’s 1791 Southern Tour was an extensive trip and marked his last formal visit to the original thirteen states. Washington’s goal was to unite the country by personally connecting with citizens across the young nation. His travels allowed him to experience the diverse landscapes, meet people, and even indulge […]
Santa is stopping by Aberdeen! After the Kershaw County Parade come take a picture with Santa Claus in front of the 12 foot tree in the Parlor. Then go out to the back to enjoy some cocoa and cookies before enjoying the rest of your day. Santa arrives around 12:00, prior to that enjoy some […]
Join author, Carolyn Click in a discussion of her latest book about George Elmore’s fight for the right to vote in South Carolina. South Carolina was an important battleground for the Civil Rights movement. Briggs v. Elliot was a key victory in Brown v. Board of Education, which led to desegregation in schools. George Elmore’s case […]
Two short months after entering the Second World War Camden, SC became host to some guests from across the pond. The Royal Air Force (RAF) sent over 200 pilots to the Southern Aviation School in 1942. There they trained for combat that would take place in Nazi Germany. Join Joe Long, Curator of Education at the […]
We hope you will join us for Easter at Aberdeen again this year! Join the Camden Archives & Museum for Easter at Aberdeen! Celebrate Easter with an Easter egg hunt for children 12 and under, light refreshments outside, an open house, and outdoor activities for all to enjoy! Come for some FREE fun and FAMILY […]
This is a month long celebration with different opportunities to engage with the history around you! In addition to the events listed on the calendar above, please visit our participating sites throughout May for Scavenger Hunts, Coloring pages, and more!
This .5 mile tour will discuss architecture and preservation initiatives throughout Camden’s history. We will visit locations along Broad and York Steet including Robert Mills Courthouse and the Price House. This tour is limited to 15 people due to size of historic spaces, so make sure you register! This event is free and open to […]
Join us as we learn about the City of Camden's Historic District and National Register District and how they are different. An overview of the regulations for the historic district will also be given and and why they are important for everyone to understand. The talk will be given by the Director of Planning and […]
Join us as we learn about the City of Camden’s Historic District and National Register District and how they are different. An overview of the regulations for the historic district will also be given and why they are important for everyone to understand. The talk will be given by the Director of Planning and Development […]
Presented by: Ann-Chadwell Humphries In 1923, on the last day in this two-story wooden school, people packed the house for the school play. In the third act, an oil lantern fell to the floor. Everything caught fire. Relatives threw children out windows, slid others down outer walls. The seventy-seven souls who perished—only thirteen recognizable—were laid […]
The Camden Archives and Museum will be hosting a research workshop on May 20, 2025 from 12pm to 1pm. Learn how to research old deeds, historical records, and old maps to uncover your house's history! Archives staff will demonstrate and assist you in researching a particular property. Space is limited so please register early! We […]
The Camden Archives and Museum will be hosting a research workshop on May 20th from 12-1pm. Learn how to research old deeds, historical records, and old maps to uncover your house’s history! Archives staff will demonstrate and assist you in researching a particular property. Space is limited to 12 people so register early! We recommend […]
Saving historic windows is often one of the most hot button issues when it comes to historic house repairs. Studies show that original windows, when repaired properly, can be more efficient from an energy and environmental standpoint. So what if you could learn to repair them yourself? There is nothing more efficient than a home […]
Saving historic windows is often one of the most hot button issues when it comes to historic house repairs. Studies show that original windows, when repaired properly, can be more efficient from an energy and environmental standpoint. So what if you could learn to repair them yourself? There is nothing more efficient than a home […]
Whispers of Revolt: The Camden Slave Conspiracy of 1816 Presented by Brittney Evans July 4, 1816 marked the 40th anniversary of white Americans declaring their independence. For several slaves in Camden it was supposed to be a chance to declare their freedom as well. Unfortunately, they were betrayed by one of their own and stopped […]
Join historian and military expert, Kim Stacy, as he goes through the history of firearms from the 1500s to the present. The program showcases guns from the Archives’ own Ross E. Beard Gun Collection and includes a firing demonstration. You bring your lunch and we will provide the learning opportunity!
Presented by Patricia McNeely General William T. Sherman created a new form of physical, economic, and psychological “total warfare” against civilians and private property in Georgia and the Carolinas that he readily admitted would be violent and cruel. In addition to physical and economic assaults, he designed a massive psychological strategy of disinformation, deception, and […]
Presented by Tom Elmore The Kardashians have nothing on Amelia Feaster, who was a widow three times before her 35th birthday and was the subject of malicious (and sometimes true) gossip. Her daughter, Marie Boozer, was the subject of tabloid stories throughout the 1800s and two romance novels in the 1950s. This is the only […]