Come to Quaker Cemetery in Camden to celebrate Veterans Day from 5:30 to 6:30 pm on Tuesday, November 11! There is no charge, so bring the family and listen to the Wateree Sax Quartet play patriotic music under the shady live oaks. Visitors can stroll around the historic lanes and paths to enjoy over 1000 […]
TURN ONE TRACK DAYS are a comprehensive program with a principal goal to increase driving knowledge, improve skills and techniques and offer car enthusiasts the opportunity to learn the capabilities of their cars in a safe controlled environment. TURN ONE TRACK DAYS provide specifically designed classroom education as well as extensive on-track time on the […]
Downtown Camden gets ready for the Colonial Cup with a Pre-Cup Block Party. Fun for the whole family, join us downtown for a Classic Car Cruise-In beginning at 3 pm, in partnership with River Rat Classics. Bring your classic (25 years or older) to Broad Street via Clyburn Lane. Learn more or ask questions by […]
Join the Kershaw County Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Camden Cultural District as they celebrate "Plaid Friday" November 28th and Small Business Saturday® on November 29th. Participating small businesses in Camden and Kershaw County have added great items to this year's Shop Small goodie bags, which will be available to the first 100 shoppers who […]
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon filled with music and other talents. “Artists in the Sanctuary” is a community-based outreach initiative under the sponsorship of the Camden Second Presbyterian Church, in partnership with the Downtown Camden Cultural District, and receives funding through the Althea James Truitt Memorial Arts Fund. Students who would like to share their talent […]
Come and enjoy an evening of art and wine Dec 4, 5-7pm. Find all your unique Christmas gifts at 1011 Galleria, meet the artist and enjoy the culture. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Public is welcome to attend.
Let the holiday season officially begin, as the City of Camden hosts its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at Broad Street Park, at the corner of Broad and Rutledge Streets. Sing along with carols and Christmas favorites, presented by student from Camden Middle School. Holiday tunes also provided by the Camden Community Concert Band. Enjoy complimentary […]
UPDATE - Due to the rain forecasted for Friday, we will not be able to "make it snow" at the tree in Broad Street Park. BUT, businesses will still be open for extended shopping hours! And we will be back on December 12 to make it snow! Participating downtown merchants will be open until 7:00 […]
Join us for our 17th Annual Country Christmas Shopping experience! Admission is free to roam through the house & yard and shop from local vendors. We will have vendors like bakers, children clothing, jewelry, wood workers, leather art, Christmas decor, home decor, boutiques, of course the farm store & so much more! We will also […]
Join us for an afternoon of holiday fun, friendly bidding, and festive cheer! Our Red Bag Auction is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season — shop for gifts, enjoy great company, and support a worthy cause in our community. Ticket placement begins at 2:00 PM | Ticket calling at 3:30 PM Tickets […]
You are invited to the first public screening of a KCHS-generated and professionally-filmed interview of descendant Elsie Goins on "Gathering Family History"" related to the Bonds Conwary House, built by him c. 1810 and now a part of Historic Camden's asssembled vlllage green campus. Elsie Goins will answer questions afterward. Also briefly speaking will be […]
Enjoy a magical snow evening each Friday in December leading up to Christmas - December 5, 12, and 19 - at the City of Camden Tree. Complimentary hot chocolate will be available, caroling is encouraged, and a chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus is in store! Participating downtown merchants will be open until 7:00 […]
Come join us at the Kershaw County Farmers' Market after the Christmas parade for local handcrafted gifts,home made goodies ,food trucks ,decorations and so much more. The real Santa will be there and Sarah Dippity will be there making all kinds of bubbles.
REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom. On Saturday, December 13 at Noon, Wreaths Across America will be at Quaker Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act […]
Enjoy a magical snow evening each Friday in December leading up to Christmas - December 5, 12, and 19 - at the City of Camden Tree. Complimentary hot chocolate will be available, caroling is encouraged, and a chance to meet Mr. and Mrs. Claus is in store! Participating downtown merchants will be open until 7:00 […]
Join KC Trails and the Friends of Goodale State Park for their annual First Day Hike on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Start the year off right, enjoy good company, and learn more about the park! Meet at the Community Building and wear appropriate attire and shoes.
Celebrate the end of the Christmas Season at Historic Camden with a special colonial feast prepared by Chef Justin Cherry. Enjoy a night of revelry with live music, games, character charade, English Country dancing & gifts to welcome the New Year! Chef Justin Cherry creates extraordinary colonial meals showcasing South Carolina’s rich traditional fare. Meals […]
The Wateree Hounds Sporting Week represents a renaissance of the sporting culture that once defined Camden as the premier winter destination for America's sporting elite. This week-long celebration brings together the finest traditions of equestrian heritage, field sports, and southern hospitality. This is a week designed to be savored: mornings in the field, afternoons at leisure, […]
Need to know the value of your art inherited? Or a collection you held onto? This free event is for you. A multi-decade career in art, design, and organizing fuels Heather's passion for fine objects, creators, and collectors while informing her expertise in appraisals and collections management.
The Arts Center of Kershaw County is proud to announce the return of The Pitchforks of Duke University to the Main Stage! Founded in 1979, The Pitchforks are the oldest a cappella group at Duke University. They have sung the national anthem at Chicago Bulls and Duke Basketball games, showcased themselves before the Queen of […]
Gospel Fest February 7, 2025 | 6:00 PM Tickets: $10 (Adults) | $5 (Youth) Location: Wood Auditorium About the Show The Arts Center of Kershaw County and the Multi-Cultural committee are proud to bring back Gospel Fest! Come celebrate gospel music and community unity in the Arts Center’s Wood Auditorium. Gospel Fest will showcase performances […]
Spend a special afternoon at Historic Camden with your Colonial Valentine! Stroll through the Colonial campus, sample wine and cocktails, and learn about the Valentine's traditions of Colonial America.
An introduction to the American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) program and the AVAR Conflict Archaeology School at Historic Camden Join Dr. Stephen Humphreys, CEO of American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR), for an inside look at the groundbreaking Conflict Archaeology School (ACAS) at Historic Camden. Dr. Humphreys will share how AVAR empowers veterans to excel in […]
Learn how systematic metal detection and GPS mapping are used to evaluate battlefields and interpret military movements and strategy Decoding Battlefields: Systematic Metal Detection As archaeologists with the Northeast Archaeological Resources Program (NARP) of the National Park Service Dr. Bill Griswold and Joel Dukes have worked with a diverse range of conflict sites from New York […]
Meet the American Veterans Archaeological Recovery team as they work to uncover new insights about the Battle of Camden Meet the Archaeologists! Join us for a walking tour of the work being done by the American Veterans Archaeological Recovery team on the Camden Battlefield. You'll see the team in action using a systematic metal-detection survey to uncover […]