March Showers, April Flowers Art Exhibition
South Carolina artists will showcase flowers in a juried competition. Art will be for sale and on exhibit until May 4.
South Carolina artists will showcase flowers in a juried competition. Art will be for sale and on exhibit until May 4.
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!
Join in the glamorous evening of chance and charity at the Monte Carlo Casino Night, benefiting the United Way of Kershaw County. Step into a world of elegance and excitement as you are transported to the heart of Monaco, all while supporting vital programs in our community. Authentic casino games, delectable food and drink, and […]
Have you heard the big news?! Get ready for our fun and exciting Thursday Evening Market at the Kershaw County Farmers Market on May 1st from 4-7pm! Join us for all your favorite vendors with all the things you want: delicious bread, cookies, fresh cut flowers, plants and seedlings, soap and lotions, kitchen items, cups […]
Calling all Midland Mothers and families to celebrate and honor the mothers and other maternal figures of our communities. Wear a hat in the Hat Parade departing from Camden City Hall at 9:45 am to the Town Green, 1015 Market Street. Compete in the Hat Contest for Best Church Hat, Most Original Hat, and Best […]
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 Nature As Teacher on the first Saturday of each month through November, for a day of open trails!
This collaborative session will bring together key stakeholders from across our community, including Sheriff Boan, with the Kershaw County Sheriff’s Department, Judge Branham, Kershaw County Probate Court Judge, Jeffrey Ham, the Executive Director of Mental Health for Santee-Lynches, as well as representatives from the SC Department of Probation, Parole and Pardon Services, Camden Police Department, […]
Join family and friends, bring your blanket or lawn chair, bring a picnic dinner or grab some takeout and enjoy live music outdoors in Downtown Camden. On Thursday, May 8th be ready to move and groove to the sounds of the Randy Clay Band, with DJ Chuck Carland. It will be an evening full of […]
Celebrate Spring with the Antique & Art Shops of Camden! Find great gift ideas for Mother's Day, graduations, birthdays, weddings, or any special occasion. Shop 8 Antique Stores and 8 Artist Spaces and Galleries Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 9-11. ANTIQUE SHOPS AAA Pickers, 2206 Broad Street - Open Friday & Saturday 10 am - […]
Get ready, Kershaw County! Join us for two unforgettable nights of rodeo action on May 9th & 10th in Camden, SC—held in loving memory of Mr. Jim Smith, a devoted rodeo supporter who left a lasting legacy when he passed in 2016. We've got Walker Gainey, Jonathon Rush from 97.5 WCOS doing giveaways, and two […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
MAY 17TH - CAMDEN, SC - TOWN GREEN 4th ANNUAL “WHERE I’M FROM” FESTIVAL w/ PATRICK DAVIS & HIS MIDNIGHT CHOIR Special Guests Include THOMAS FLYER LAUREN JENKINS XAN DUBOSE & More GATES 4PM - MUSIC 5:00PM VIP & GA TICKETS AVAILABLE VIP TICKET(S) INCLUDE - VIP Seating Area (must bring own chair/blanket) Signed Festival […]
Sounds by the Camden Community Concert Band with performances by the Camden Community Choir.
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 […]
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 […]
Join family and friends, bring your blanket or lawn chair, bring a picnic dinner or grab some takeout and enjoy live music outdoors in Downtown Camden. Officially kick off your Memorial Day weekend with Nahi Grūv on Thursday, May 22. Blending a variety of musical styles, you’ll enjoy this fusion infectious pop and sophisticated jazz, […]
Join Nature as Teacher for their FREE Coffee by the Creek program from 9-11am. All ages are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join USC Grad student, Erynn Price in a walkthrough of colonial American fashion; fashion trends from the streets of London and the parlor rooms of France made their way to the cobbled roads of Colonial America. Explore the role fashion had in not only personal expression, but political statements as well, with nations all around […]
Taste of the Track is designed to be an introduction to what it feels like to drive on a professionally-designed race track. We strive to provide a relaxed and safe atmosphere for you to get comfortable driving around the circuit. Speeds are kept around highway speeds and groups are limited to 5 or less participants.
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon filled with music and talent, as the Camden Second Presbyterian Church hosts another “Artists in the Sanctuary”. Co-sponsored by the Althea J. Truitt Memorial Fund and the Downtown Camden Cultural District. The event is free. Seating is limited.
The Rest of the Story Presented by James Legg Join archaeologist, Jim Legg at the Revolutionary War Visitor Center to go back to the Camden Burials of 2023. Hear the latest findings from the Camden Burials and what happened after our first program in April of 2023. Rout & Slaughter Ensued (Part One) can be […]
Explore and experience Kershaw County’s farms and markets, arts and culture! Join us at five locations for one day only, Saturday May 31st! Experience farm living at Granny Creek Homestead, immerse yourself in art, see antique tractors and so much more at the Arts Center of Kershaw County and Camden Art Shoppes, and fill your […]
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 […]
We are back with our Summer Kick Off Party & its bigger & better! Join us for a day of fun jumping around, eating ice cream, getting our face painted, horse back rides, petting animals & so much more! For only $5 your child gets access to inflatable slides, obstacle course, bounce houses, yard games, […]
Join Nature As Teacher on the first Saturday of each month through November, for a day of open trails!