Camden Attractions
Camden (pop. 6,700) is one of the oldest inland towns in South Carolina. The first settlement arrived in 1751. More than a dozen battles during the Revolutionary War were fought within a 30mi/48km radius of Camden.
Bonds Conway House
The Bonds Conway House in Camden is the headquarters of the Kershaw County Historical Society. The house was built in 1812 by Bonds Conway, the first black man on record in the Kershaw County Court House to have purchased his own freedom. Much of the interior of the house is original.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 |
Camden Archives and Museum
Exhibits at the Camden Archives and Museum relate to the diverse heritage and history of Camden, and Kershaw County. The Library collection includes manuscripts, city records, public and private records, books, pamphlets, photographs, maps, newspapers, and reference materials.
Camden Archives and Museum
1314 Broad Street
Camden, SC 29020-3535
United States
1314 Broad Street
Camden, SC 29020-3535
United States
Phone 1 (803) 425-6050
Fax 1 (803) 424-4053
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | 8:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County
The Fine Arts Center of Kershaw County in Camden features exhibits of equine art and memorabilia, works of art, and theater performances.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site
Fourteen battles were fought within the vicinity of the Camden Revolutionary War Site. Restorations and reconstruction's include fort sites, log cabins and 18th- and 19th-century homes.
All values are in United States Dollars
Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site
222 Broad Street
Camden, SC 29020-4755
United States
222 Broad Street
Camden, SC 29020-4755
United States
Phone 1 (803) 432-9841
Fax 1 (803) 432-3815
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | $ 5.00 |
| Senior over 64 | $ 4.00 |
| Child 18 & under | $ 3.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
National Steeplechase Museum
The National Steeplechase Museum in Camden features exhibits of memorabilia and artifacts from the history of steeplechasing in the United States.
National Steeplechase Museum
Box 2424
Camden, SC 29020
United States
Box 2424
Camden, SC 29020
United States
Phone 1 (803) 432-6513
Fax 1 (803) 432-4062
Hours
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
