Join Us for the Kershaw County Historical Society’s Grand Happy-Birthday History Fair!
Caption: Camden High 1940 yearbook art by student Jack (“Jak”) Smyrl.
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 3 p.m.
At Liberty Hall, 212 Broad Street, Camden
Looking Backward and Forward. Now 70 years old, the Society begins its 71 st year with fun and vigor! Enjoy birthday cake. Circulate around the room to converse with local folks about their history interests on display.
The History Fair presents exhibits overseen by their local creators.
Exhibits include: A table of Kershaw County high school yearbooks of various years. Silent screen video “Our Home Town” 1940s faces and places. Postcards. Larry Doby items. Holly Hedge. Hobkirk Inn. Campbell Street corridor. Old publicity, directories, items from yesteryear businesses. Wateree River Bridge, Ferry, and navigation. Native American artifacts locally found. Northern KC’s turpentining tools. Bethune and area pottery. Boylan-Haven-Mather Academy. George Washington’s 1791 visit here. Battle of Hobkirk’s Hill. Camden-London.
Persons displaying exhibits: Dr. Ernestyne Adams, Davie Beard, Michael Hartis, John Miller, Sarah Murray, Ally Mrozowski, Peggy Ogburn, Lon Outen, Pam & Ben Schreiner, Kat Spadacenta, and others.
Birthday Presents go to members attending and a Drawing for more fun!
Some Books for Purchase will be offered at meeting. Thank you for 2025 dues already paid. (These may be paid at meeting if desired.)
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