SC State Library at Historic Camden's Annual Carolina Day

General Moultrie holds the South Carolina flag above palmetto ramparts while soldiers are busy around him. Image of painting courtesy of Historic Camden.

Join us Saturday, June 28th to honor South Carolina's history, state flag, and the amazing Palmetto tree.

Learn how on June 28th, 1776, General William Moultrie and a small band of South Carolina patriots were victorious in defending a tiny for on Sullivan's Island against the British Royal Navy. Discover how the South Carolina flag was born and how unassuming logs from local trees helped lead to triumph over the British troops.

There will be historical figures to chat with, engaging activities, and story time for the kids.

OPEN HOUSE: CAROLINA DAY

Saturday, June 28th
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Historic Camden
222 Broad Street
Camden, SC 29020

Upcoming Event

Silver oyster shaped jewelrey on a wooden table.

Speaker at the Center: Silversmith Kaminer Haislip, "Charleston Silver, Past to Present"

August 7, 2025, 6:00 PM

Join us at the next installment of the Speaker at the Center series with Charleston silversmith Kaminer Haislip. Haislip's rice spoon was recently added to the Charleston Museum's collection and she has received a grant from SC Humanities to study silver techniques abroad. Kaminer will present a lecture titled Charleston Silver, Past to Present on the history of colonial Charleston silversmithing and how it relates to her contemporary silver designs.