Home School Day: South Carolina’s Native Animals
Revolutionary War Visitor Center 212 Broad St, Camden, SC, United StatesHome School Day!
Home School Day!
You bring your lunch and we’ll provide the learning opportunity!
Our "mannequins" come to life.....
Learn about the role horses played in the Revolutionary War and at the Battle of Camden. As well as learning about the origins of the Thoroughbred through the lens of The Byerley Turk.
On November 5, 1774, Judge William Henry Drayton presided over the Circuit Court in Camden. He delivered a rousing address to the jurors about the colony's grievances with Great Britain. The juror's returned a statement which has been called a "little Declaration of Independence." Other circuit courts soon followed and South Carolinians edged closer to […]
After a long and thirsty day in the courthouse, jurors and spectators would repair to the local tavern for refreshments. After the Camden District Resolves program, visitors are invited to repair to the McCaa Tavern at Historic Camden for refreshments. This event is part of an entire month of activities related to the Revolutionary War […]
Experience a day in the life of a colonial village this November. Historic Camden Foundation's Colonial Village will be filled with artisans and farmers demonstrating their skills for visitors. Regular Admission to Historic Camden's Revolutionary War Park and Colonial Village is $10 for adults, $8 for veterans, senior citizens, and youths. Children under 5 are […]
Join in the Second Annual Wateree Cup Polo Classic, a celebration of Camden’s rich equestrian tradition, on Saturday, November 3rd for a day of thrilling polo matches, live entertainment, and family-friendly activities at the historic Kirkwood Polo Field, where Camden’s polo legacy began 125 years ago.
Historic Camden Foundation presents an afternoon tea at McCaa's Tavern. They will have various teas to try as well as Oswego tea, made from bee balm, which was a popular replacement for imported teas. The presentation will focus on how the ladies demonstrated their patriotism during the Revolutionary War. Ticket price includes a sampler of […]
This is the story of some of South Carolina's backcountry colonists and how they responded to Judge William Henry Drayton's call to redress the colony's grievances with Great Britain. Learn about the Camden District communities in 1774 and how everyone - colonials, the enslaved, and the indigenous populations - navigated this tumultuous time. This event […]