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Historic Camden and

Camden Battlefield & Longleaf Pine Preserve

This 107-acre
outdoor museum
complex offers
a view of
South Carolina
backcountry life
during the Colonial
and Revolutionary
War periods. The
site features two
c. 1825 log houses with exhibits, the restored c. 1790 Craven House and restored McCaa’s
Tavern, c. 1800. The reconstructed Kershaw-Cornwallis House served as British headquarters
during the 1780-1781 Southern Campaigns. Picnic facilities, a nature trail, and a fishing pond
are available with admission or membership. A variety of local crafts, books, traditional children’s
toys and other special gift selections are found in the museum gift shop. Open Tuesday-
Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Sunday except major holidays. Admission to the site is
$5. Guided tours at 10:30 and 2:30 (subject to availability) are an additional $5. Military/student/
senior discounts available. Historic houses available for rental. 222 S. Broad St.

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 but a
change in leadership that turned the tide
of the war. 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 coming soon. Metal detecting and camping are prohibited. 1606 Flat Rock Road.

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

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