About this city
Camden is the absolute oldest inland city in South Carolina and a deeply historic crucible beautifully positioned flatly along the eastern banks of the Wateree River. Established meticulously in 1732 by order of King George II, the settlement served as a major strategic military base for British forces led by Lord Cornwallis during the American Revolutionary War. Today, Camden expertly preserves its grand heritage, internationally renowned as a legendary capital for elite steeplechase horse racing and historic antebellum architecture preservation.
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Suggested stay: 1–2 days
Witness the pulse-pounding stakes and grand hats at the world-famous Carolina Cup steeplechase races, tour early colonial log fortifications at Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, and explore downtown boutiques.
