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Historic & Battle Sites

Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill Camden Archives & Museum

See the sites of the Revolutionary War Battle Equipped with a large and diverse collection of
of Hobkirk’s Hill, where on April 25, 1781, under genealogical and historical research materials, the
General Nathanael Greene, the American forces Archives provides a vital link to the heritage and
were defeated. Their strong resistance to Francis history of Camden and Kershaw County. On display
Lord Rawdon and his troops took its toll on are exhibits of local and regional history, including
the British, and led to the British evacuation of Camden’s
Camden ten days later. A free brochure with map original town
is available to assist you in locating the battle site clock, circa
(Chesnut and Lyttleton streets in Camden) and 1825 and the
interpreting the action. www.camdenschistory.com Ross Beard
Weapons
Collection. The
Battle of Boykin’s Mill facility is also
Explore the American home to the
Civil War battle site S.C. Daughters of the American Revolution library.
where local Confederate Group presentations and tours of the facility are
forces were outnumbered available with advance arrangements. Staff members
by 2,500 Federal troops are available for research assistance. Open Monday
including the famous through Friday 8 am-5 pm and Saturday 10 am-4
54th Massachusetts pm. Closed on Sunday. Free admission. 1314 Broad
Regiment. Although St., Camden. 803-425-6050. www.camdenschistory.
the Confederates were com
defeated, their resistance
led to heavy losses Bonds Conway House
for the Federal troops. View the home built by Bonds Conway, believed
Casualties included the to be the first
last Federal officer to African American
lose his life in the war. in Camden to
The Battle of Boykin’s Mill was also the last battle purchase his
to be fought in South Carolina. A monument freedom. The house
stands at the Boykin’s Mill complex in memory was built circa 1810,
of the soldiers who fought on both sides of the and is located at
conflict. S.C. 261, Boykin. 811 Fair St.,

Camden. 803-425-
1123.www.kershawcountyhistoricalsociety.org
For information on the
Battle of Camden, see Page 30

Camden Historic Touring Districts
History is everywhere in Camden, and the city has nine touring districts featuring everything that makes the
past come alive. From the Colonial District to the Horse Country District, you can tour at your own pace with
the Free Download of the Camden Tour App (See page 2 “Where to go ... what to do”).for more information).
Free area map and brochures are available at the Visitor Center, and highlight more than 100 sites, most
of which are in the National Register of Historic Places. Go to www.classicallycarolina.com/tours for more
information on the touring districts.

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