Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site

We are pleased to announce the following events for November 2009.

Revolutionary War Field Days

November 7-8 2009 10-5 p.m. daily 

         South Carolina's Revolutionary War years come alive as some 500 re-enactors interpret life on the Southern Campaign trail.  At 1:30 pm cannons roar as Redcoats and Patriots portray tactics from Camden's Battle of Camden (Saturday) and Commander Choice (Sunday), followed by military courts martial scenarios. Watch period craftsmen ply their trades.  Listen to civilian interpreters share their lifestyles as you stroll through the camps.  Enjoy shopping on Sutlers Row and watching a period fashion show and colonial dance demonstrations. Lots of hands-on activities for kids of all ages.  A fantastic, fun family outing. Daily from 10-5 pm, admission is $10/adults, $8/Seniors over 65 and military, $4/ages 6-12 and under six free. Food concessions and free parking.  No pets, please. Historic Camden, South Broad Street in Camden, SC, 1.4 miles on Hwy 521 North from I-20/Exit 98. 
FIELD DAYS 2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

HISTORIC CAMDEN’S REVOLUTIONARY WAR FIELD DAYS 2009 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Saturday, November 7, 2009

10:00 am                      Site opens to Public

10:00 - 5:00 pm           Activities & Demonstrations in Military and Civilian Camps

10:30 am                      Mortar Demonstration – British Artillery Camp

11:30 pm                      Courts-martial – Front of K-C House

12:00 pm                      Lunch Break-all camps

  1:00 pm                      Safety Inspection & Muster-military camps

  1:30 pm                      Battle of Camden - visitors remain below ditch

  2:30 pm                      “Rewards & Punishments”- British Camp Front of K-C House

 3:00 pm                      Kids Colonial Games - hosted by Royal NC Regiment, field right of K-C House

  3:30 pm                      Kids Enlistment to King’s Army-hosted by 42^nd Reg., field right of K-C House

  4:00 pm Period Fashion Show, K-C House Garden

  4:00 pm Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill Roundtable – basement K-C House

  4:00 pm Colonial Dancing Demonstration – Sutlers Row Area

  4:30 pm                      Regimental Cook-off Competition Judging-hosted by 4^th SC, K-C garden

  5:00 pm                     Site closes to the public

Sunday, November 8, 2009

10:00 am                      Site opens to public-crafts & skills in military/civilian camps

10:30 am                      Church Service- K-C House basement

11:00 am                      British/American Military Uniforms &Weapons- Lower grounds

12:00 pm                      Mortar Demonstration – British Artillery Camp

12:00 pm                      Lunch Break

  1:00 pm                      Safety Inspection & Muster – military camps

  1:30 pm                      Battle TBA - visitors remain below ditch

  2:15 pm                      Military Review & Farewell to Fallen Comrades

  3:00 pm                      Break Camp/cars permitted in camps

  5:00 pm                      Site Closes to Public

DAILY:                        Trade & Craft demonstrations; Sutlers Row

                                    Street Entertainer Signora Bella

                                    Von Bose Hessian Encampment – Southeast Redoubt

                British Encampment – Upper Grounds

                                                American Camp – lower grounds

                                    Kershaw-Cornwallis House Tours

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Last updated Jan 29, 2009