Request for Proposals: NRHP Additional Documentation Nomination
The City of Camden is seeking to hire a consultant with experience producing successful nominations to the National Register of Historic Places to prepare an Additional Documentation nomination for the City of Camden Historic District. The City of Camden Historic...
It’s Time to Celebrate with the African American Cultural Center
The African American Cultural Center of Camden, located at 517 York Street, will kick-off its 2024-2025 season with the theme, celebrating community. The public is invited to enjoy a number of events from September 14th through 22nd. The opening event will be held on...
The Camden Resolves: First in the State
As residents and visitors across the state begin to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, we cannot overlook the Camden Resolves, sometimes known as the “Little Declaration of Independence.†Signed on 5...
Connect Camden SC App Available for Citizen Service
As we continue into hurricane season, we encourage all residents to download the Connect Camden SC app, in order to receive timely notifications from the City in cases of power outages related to storms and inclement weather. We also encourage you to report any power...
Exhibit Highlighting Local Baseball Team 521 All-Stars on Display at African American Cultural Center
A traveling exhibit from the South Carolina State Museum has made its way to Camden. Featuring 40 photographs exploring the story of the black baseball team from Rembert, and their fans, this exhibit is on display through September at the African American Cultural...
Small Business Workshop Summer Series Running June – August at Camden Library Branch
The City of Camden continues to host a summer series of small business workshops at the Camden branch of the Kershaw County Library. Kat Spadacenta, Community Development Coordinator, and representatives from the Library and Small Business Development Center will lead...
Kershaw County Ag+ Art Tour is Saturday & Sunday, June 1st & 2nd
The South Carolina Ag + Art Tour returns to Kershaw County June 1st and 2nd. This free, self-guided tour of farms and markets, and – this year – arts campuses, features local artisans and farmers at every stop. This...
3rd Annual “Kids to Parks Day” in Kershaw County to Kick Off Library Summer Reading Passport Program
Kids to Parks Day returns to Kershaw County on Saturday, May 18, 2024. And this year, Kids to Parks Day serves as the launch to the Kershaw Community Quest, a Summer Passport to encourage reading, learning, outside activities, and engaging with your community. Kids to...
Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford to Host Second “Moms March with the Mayor”
For the second year, Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford is joining mayors nationwide in encouraging residents in their communities to reduce heart disease and stroke. Mayor Drakeford will host her second “March with the Mayor†on Saturday,...
Public Hearing Regarding City of Camden’s Budget for FY24-25
Pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. Section 6-1-80 (1976, as amended) and S.C. Code Ann. Section 6-1-330(A) (1976, as amended), the City Council of the City of Camden (the “Cityâ€), will conduct a public hearing (the...