Kershaw County

Kershaw County was the scene of numerous events during the American Revolution. Not only was the city of Camden occupied by the British for almost a year, many other communities in Kershaw County saw their homes become the scenes of battles and skirmishes between patriot and loyalist forces. One of the worst defeats of the American Revolution, the Battle of Camden, took place in Kershaw County and just a year later the British defeated another American army at the Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill.

Historical reenactors in colonial military uniforms at South Carolina museum.

Nearby Events

Book cover of 'A Perfect Frenzy' by Andrew Lawler with historical imagery.

Lunch & Learn: “A Perfect Frenzy” – A Talk with Author Andrew Lawler

August 26, 2026 · 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Lectures, Lunch and Learns

SC250 PARTNER GATHERING

September 16, 2026 · 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Backcountry Resistance event poster for Lunch & Learn with Carl P. Borick.

Lunch & Learn: Backcountry Resistance with Author Carl P. Borick

September 22, 2026 · 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lectures, Lunch and Learns
South Carolina Revolutionary War event with mountains and trees in the background.

Lunch & Learn: Revolutionary War Stories in South Carolina

September 29, 2026 · 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Lectures, Lunch and Learns

Carolinas Revolutionary War Weekend and Reenactments

November 14, 2026 · All Day
Demonstrations - Reenactments, Events, Exhibits, Performance

County Committee Contact Info

Contact Organization: Revolutionary War Visitors Center at Camden
Contact Phone Number: 803-272-0076
Contact Email: rgood@camdensc.org

 

 

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