Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site, National historic site and history museum in Camden, South Carolina, US

Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site is a national historic site in Camden, South Carolina, made up of reconstructed buildings, earthwork defenses, and a history museum set on a large open tract of land. The site includes homes, fortifications, and indoor exhibits with artifacts, weapons, and documents from the 1780s, including the Joseph Kershaw House that served as a British headquarters.

After the British captured Charleston in 1780, Camden became their main supply post in the region and served as a base for over a year. The site was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1969, which helped secure its protection.

The site's name comes from the colonial town of Camden, and its grounds hold a blacksmith exhibit where smiths demonstrate colonial forging techniques. The Joseph Kershaw Mansion, rebuilt in 1977, is also called the Kershaw-Cornwallis House after its wartime use. The Cunningham House of 1830 now holds the tour office and gift shop.

A trail connects the main buildings and earthworks across the site, making it easy to explore on foot at your own pace. Guided tours are available and give useful context that helps make sense of what you see.

A white sign by the cannon display notes that the iron cannon was spiked and left by the British during their evacuation of Camden in 1781, while the other two pieces are French and bear maker's marks. The guns sit on rough wooden carriages under a wooden shelter, with two large spoked wheels standing behind them.