Camden is South Carolina's oldest inland town when created by King George II in 1730. Initially the township was called "Pine Tree Hill" but was later renamed Camden in honor of Lord Camden, a British champion of colonial rights.
Camden was the site of two major Revolutionary War battles, wintered Cornwallis before his defeat at Yorktown, Va., and was home to six Confederate generals as well as Mary Boykin Chestnut, civil war author of A Diary from Dixie.
Being home to the National Steeplechase museum and a world-class equestrian training center, Camden claims the right to be called the "Steeplechase Capital of the World," and annually hosts the premier steeplechase Carolina Cup and Colonial Cup events. (Booking for concurrent sessions coinciding with these events well in advance is recommended.)
Accommodations vary from top-flight bed and breakfasts to chain motels and meals provided are from top rated dining establishments ranging from gourmet to down- home southern or from a local award winning caterer. All include southern charm, (grits are optional).
Equus Experience visitors can also arrange concurrent enrolment with the prestigious Buckley School of Public Speaking, also located in Camden, as schedules permit.
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The Equus Experience
P.O. Box 1464, Camden, SC 29021 USA, 803.713.8470
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