Camden, South Carolina

The Camden Archives and Museum maintains an extensive, diverse collection of artifacts and local historical and genealogical records.

The Archives and Museum is recognized throughout South Carolina and the Southeast as having one of the best research libraries pertaining to genealogical research. It houses a diverse collection of books, microfilm, maps, files, periodicals and general reference materials which will aid visitors in their research for ancestry. We set forth a policy of primarily collecting material which pertains to the north-central section of South Carolina formerly recognized as the old Camden District. This area today encompasses several counties including Clarendon, Sumter, Lee, Kershaw, Lancaster, York, Chester, Fairfield and northern Richland County.

The South Carolina Daughters of the American Revolution Library and the South Carolina Society Colonial Dames XVII Century Library are housed are also housed in our building.

Tours & Hours of Operation

Educational tours are encouraged as the Archives and Museum recognizes our role as a community resource.

Regular business hours are as follows:

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

First Sunday of the Month - 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact Us

1314 Broad Street
Camden, SC 29020
803-425-6050 (phone)
803-424-4053 (fax)

www.camdenarchives@mindspring.com (email)