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Thursday Talk: Battle of Camden

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

The Battle of Camden was a devastating defeat for the Continental Army against the British. Horatio Gates’ career never recovered from this humiliating debacle and the militia could not be trusted to stand against the British. Join Dr. Woody Holton in taking another look at the Battle of Camden. Was Gates really the failure that […]

Camden Chat & Chew: History of Firearms

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

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!

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Adult Field Trip at the Rev War Visitor Center

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

We asked and you answered with an overwhelming “Yes”! Adults wishing to experience our educational programs that are normally offered to school aged scholars, will have an opportunity to take an evening field trip to the Revolutionary War Visitor Center. You will complete an exhibit packet that focuses in on the lesson, enjoy learning history […]

Homeschool Day: Colonial Living into the American Revolution

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

Once a month, the Rev War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs, if the minimum is not met then parents will be notified a […]

KCFM First Thursdays Evening Market

Kershaw County Farmers Market 906 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

KCFM First Thursdays Evening Market ATTENTION MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA! Have you heard the big news?! You're invited to come enjoy our First Thursday Evening Market of each month at […]

Open Trails at Nature As Teacher

Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden, SC, United States

Join Nature As Teacher on the first Saturday of each month through November, for a day of open trails!

Nature As Teacher – Open Trails!

Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden, SC, United States

Join the educators and volunteers at Nature As Teacher for their monthly Open Trails, held the first Saturday of each month between March and November. Hike or bike the trails all day! Bikers need helmets, dogs welcome on a leash.

Guided Bird Tour

Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden, SC, United States

Wake up with the birds! Join Clemson Extension Wildlife and Forestry Agent Dr. Robert Carter for a relaxing tour through the preserve. Join one or join all! $5 per person for each hike. Registration required. June 9 July 7 August 4 September 8

SAFE Shred Day

Kershaw County Farmers Market 906 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

You can never be too vigilant in the fight against identity theft. Join SAFE for a free community shred event to safely destroy your sensitive documents like bank statements, budgets, canceled checks, credit card information, tax papers, insurance documents, and medical records. These will be no-contact, drive-thru events and are open to the public. Volunteers […]

Lunch & Learn: Fort Watson & Fort Motte

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

Using examples from his archaeological study of the two sites, Dr. Steven Smith, Research Professor and archaeologist at the South Carolina Institute of Archaeology and Anthropology at USC, comes to the Rev War Visitor Center to speak on his book covering the battles at Fort Watson and Fort Motte that occurred in the spring of […]

Lunch & Learn: Art & the American Revolution

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

How did artists depict the American Revolution while it was happening and shortly after independence was won? What visual knowledge was available to newly minted Americans about the war and its heroes? How was the war remembered fifty and seventy-five years later, as the nation headed towards Civil War? You bring your lunch and we […]

Plant Walk Series – Native Plant ID

Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden, SC, United States

Join Clemson Extension Wildlife and Forestry Agent Dr. Robert Carter for an exciting journey through plant identification. Walk through the preserve while you learn how to identify plants and recognize important botanical features in different ecosystems. $5 per person for each hike. Please email aebranh@clemson.edu to register in advance, or arrive on the day of […]

Coffee by the Creek

Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden, SC, United States

Join Nature As Teacher for Coffee by the Creek, sponsored by Duke Energy.

Camden Chat & Chew: Sherman’s Flame and Blame Campaign through Georgia and the Carolinas

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

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 […]

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Homeschool Day: Becoming a State

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

Once a month, the Rev War Center offers a free homeschool day where small school groups can come together and experience one of the educational programs offered by the Center. A minimum of ten students will be needed to host these educational programs, if the minimum is not met then parents will be notified a […]

KCFM First Thursdays Evening Market

Kershaw County Farmers Market 906 Broad Street, Camden, SC, United States

KCFM First Thursdays Evening Market ATTENTION MIDLANDS OF SOUTH CAROLINA! Have you heard the big news?! You're invited to come enjoy our First Thursday Evening Market of each month at the Kershaw County Farmers Market from 4-7pm! Come shop with all your favorite vendors for all the things you want: delicious bread, cookies, fresh cut […]

Open Trails at Nature As Teacher

Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden, SC, United States

Join Nature As Teacher on the first Saturday of each month through November, for a day of open trails!

Nature As Teacher – Open Trails!

Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden, SC, United States

Join the educators and volunteers at Nature As Teacher for their monthly Open Trails, held the first Saturday of each month between March and November. Hike or bike the trails all day! Bikers need helmets, dogs welcome on a leash.

Day at the Museum

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

It is happening again! For the fourth year in a row, the Rev War Visitor Center is coming to life for the day! Interact with the cannon crew, smell and touch period-accurate soldier rations, ask questions, and get answers! It is a fun day for the whole family! RSVP today @ simplyrevolutionary.com  

Camden Chat & Chew: Fifty Shades of Blue & Gray

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

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 […]

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Lunch & Learn: Spain in the American Revolution

Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United States

France’s involvement in the American Revolution is well known to most who study history, but they were not the only European nation to lend aid to the American colonies in the 18th century.  Spain also played a role in the American Revolution and SAR member Hank Gonzales is bringing their contribution to light. How did […]

Open Trails at Nature As Teacher

Nature as Teacher Preserve for Education 247 Chestnut Ferry Road, Camden, SC, United States

Join Nature As Teacher on the first Saturday of each month through November, for a day of open trails!