A “Ground-breaking” Journey into the Ancient Past

You are invited! Join the Kershaw County Historical Society for a fascinating afternoon as we welcome you to:
A “Ground-breaking” Account
🗓 Sunday, October 5, 2025
🕒 3:00 p.m.
📍 Liberty Hall, Kershaw County Revolutionary War Visitor Center
212 Broad Street, Camden, SC 29020

Topic: The Kershaw County Area — 10,000 Years Ago
Presented by: Michael Hartis

Long before roads and railways, before settlements and even agriculture, early Native American hunter-gatherers walked the land we now call Kershaw County. Through years of careful fieldwork and research, Michael Hartis has uncovered archaeological evidence that sheds light on this ancient time—evidence found right here on rural family land, in a part of the county unfamiliar to many.

Many know Michael as a talented craftsman at Boykin Furniture in Camden, or for his work collecting rare historical documents. But on October 5, he’ll share a lesser-known side of his passion: an extraordinary commitment to uncovering and understanding our region’s distant past.

Come be part of this unique exploration into the Ice Age history of our area. The stories, the finds, and the insights might just change how you see Kershaw County forever.

Free and open to the public — we hope to see you there!