Horses at the Battle of Camden
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.
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Camden District Resolves
Camden District Resolves
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 […]
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An Afternoon at the Tavern
An Afternoon at the Tavern
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 […]
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The Colonial Village
The Colonial Village
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 […]
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The Wateree Cup Polo Classic
The Wateree Cup Polo Classic
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.
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Liber-tea!
Liber-tea!
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 […]
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Camden District Resolves Exhibit
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 […]
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Revolutionary War Trivia Night
Revolutionary War Trivia Night
Broad & Vine is holding a Trivia Night this November for all our Revolutionary War friends. This event is part of an entire month of activities related to the Revolutionary War and colonial life in Kershaw County.
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Thursday Talk: Author Libby Carty McNamee
Thursday Talk: Author Libby Carty McNamee
Join us for an evening to hear author Libby Carty McNamee recount the heroic story of Susanna Bolling's ride to warn the Marquis de Lafayette of General Cornwallis' plans to capture him. Her book, Susanna's Midnight Ride, tells the story of a young girl and her family in Virginia during period right after the Battle […]
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Liberty Live Education Day
Liberty Live Education Day
Liberty Live will be hosting a special school education presentation. We will have reenactors, demonstrators and merchants alike all set up and ready to create a memorable representation of the 18th century. All public, private and homeschool programs in South Carolina are welcome to register for this event. Let us bring the 18th century alive for your […]
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Carolina Revolutionary War Weekend and Battle Reenactments
Join us for two whole days of life in the 18th century. Our annual Carolinas Revolutionary War Weekend and the Battle Reenactment events will be held annually on the second weekend of November. As with previous years, the event hosts hundreds of living historians portraying Crown and Patriot Revolutionary War soldiers and distaff (women and children of […]
