City - Official City of Camden Events

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 […]

Join Historic Camden Foundation, Kershaw County Library, and Revolutionary War Visitor Center for an evening to hear author Libby Carty McNamee recount the heroic story of Susanna Bolling’s ride during the American Revolution. McNamee’s book, Susanna’s Midnight Ride will be on sale during the event through Historic Camden. Light refreshments will be available during the […]