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Lake Wateree State Park in Winnsboro, SC

Recreation in Kershaw County: Fishing, Camping, Golf and Sports

Finding outdoor fun is a cinch in Kershaw County, as the area offers a wide variety of recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing, horseback riding and golf.

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Kershaw County Farmers Market in Camden, SC

Farms, Farmers Markets Keep Fresh Food on Local Tables

From the Kershaw County Farmers Market to a variety of local restaurants participating in South Carolina's "Fresh on the Menu" program, residents here have many sources for locally grown food.

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Artists' Attic in Camden, SC

Kershaw County, SC has Plenty of Cultural Options

Kershaw County's cultural offerings include visual arts, antiques, historic sites, equestrian events and musical and theatrical performances.

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Janice Coley at the Camden Hunt Horse Show in Kershaw County, SC

Equestrians Thrive in Kershaw County

Resident Janice Coley shares her story about how Camden's thriving equestrian community drew her away from a fast-paced lifestyle in the city to move and establish a business here.

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Fun Things To Do in Kershaw County

Kershaw County draws its fun from history and horseback riding.

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Carolina Cup at Springdale Race Course in Camden, SC

Kershaw County's Centuries-old Horse Industry is Moving at a Full Gallop

Horsing around takes on a whole new meaning in Kershaw County. Long recognized as one of the nation’s most elite equestrian communities, Camden, S.C. boasts a thriving equine industry built on more than 200 years of American tradition.

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Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site

Living History

Unforgettable tales of patriotism, rebellion and courage are planted in the pages of American history, and nowhere do the nation’s roots run deeper than in Kershaw County, S.C.

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Chicken Strut, Blues Festival Liven Up Kershaw County, SC

The Bethune Chicken Strut The Bethune Chicken Strut is an annual festival in early May that includes rides, vendors, street dances, live music and equine events. Other attractions are a parade, championship rodeo, truck and tractor pull and a baseball tournament. Most activities are held on the grounds of Bethune Elementary School. One major highlight of the festival is the Colgate Country Showdown. It is a regional singing competition with the winner advancing to Atlanta and then to...
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The Broom Place in Boykin, SC

Susan Simpson would have thrived in early America. Simpson is owner of The Broom Place, where she still uses antique machinery to make brooms just as they were made in previous centuries. Her business is located in the historic Boykin district, in a restored settler's home that was constructed around 1740. She dyes her broom straw in bright colors of red, blue, green and yellow, then cuts and soaks the straw so that it becomes flexible. It can then be wrapped in layers around custom-carved...
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Art Studios Thrive in Camden, SC

The Artists' Attic in Camden houses nine artists under one roof, and the interesting cooperative even welcomes visitors who want a glimpse of the creative process. The studio is on South Broad Street – just look for the maroon-striped awning. The artists work in a variety of mediums, and classes can be scheduled for children and adults. Camden is also home to a couple of other art centers. Dovetails features custom bench-crafted furniture made to a client's specifications from woods that...
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Mulberry Market Bake Shop

Mulberry Market Bake Shop

Discover Camden's favorite bakery Mulberry Market Bake Shop.

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Camden Stable, Conditioning Center Helps Horses Thrive

With a world-class equestrian reputation at stake, it’s no surprise that Camden and Kershaw County also offer the best equine care.

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Sisters of Camden

Shopping in Camden, SC

Camden, S.C., has a variety of shopping destinations to choose from.

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Camden, SC Sponsors

Camden Military Academy
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Central Carolina Technical College
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