ATTRACTIONS Historic Camden and Camden Battlefield & Longleaf Pine Preserve

This 107-acre outdoor museum and living history campus, offers a view of the South Carolina backcountry life during the Colonial, and Revolutionary War periods. The site features seven historic buildings from Camden’s colonial and early federal period, like the Craven House c. 1790, MaCaa’s Tavern c. 1800, the Bonds Conway House c. 1811 and the majestic, reconstructed Kershaw-Cornwallis House, which served as the British backcountry headquarters during the 1780-1781 Southern Campaign. Historic Camden also has a vibrant living history program with a working Colonial Farm, Brickyard, Pottworks, Blacksmith Forge and fortified Redoubt. Picnic facilities, a nature trail and a fishing pond are also available. A variety of local trade goods, crafts, traditional children’s toys and other special gift items can be found in their two gift shops. Historic Camden at 222 S. Broad St is open Monday – Saturday 10am to 5pm. and from 1pm to 4pm on Sunday. Please visit their website for more information about tours and events. www.historiccamden.org

The Camden Battlefield and Longleaf Pine Preserve is a 476-acre national historic landmark which is also part of Historic Camden’s holdings. The Aug. 16, 1780, Battle of Camden was fought here, ending in a major American defeat. Longleaf pine reforestation and recreational spaces are in development, but there are trails that exist currently as well. Free and open to the public during business hours. Special tours and events are coming soon. Metal detecting and camping are prohibited. 1606 Flat Rock Road.

For information, call (803) 432-9841 or visit www.historiccamden.org