Blackstock

Midlands

Burrel Hemphill, a slave in the household of Robert Hemphill during the Civil War, was reportedly tortured to death by Union troops for refusing to disclose the location of the family's silverware and other valuables. A monument erected in his honor... Read More

Ridgeway

Midlands

Founded after the Civil War by the AME Church, Camp Welfare is made up of 100 cabins and the small framed Zion Church. The site was used for annual camp meetings and is one of the few historic properties in Fairfield County associated with... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

Founded in 1871 by the African Methodist Episcopal Church, the university was the first private black school in the state established to educate clergy for the AME Church. Law and vocational degrees also were conferred. The school moved to Columbia in... Read More

Camden

Midlands

Designed by Robert Mills in 1826, this historic courthouse is home to the Camden / Kershaw County Welcome Center. The Center is located on the ground floor and can provide visitor's with all the information they need to enjoy our beautiful area. The... Read More

Columbia

Midlands

The Skipp Pearson Jazz Foundation is bringing jazz music to Finlay Park on Fridays and Saturdays from 7:00 p.m. to midnight. Come dance, listen and play with the band! Call ahead for group reservations. For table reservations call or email. Read More

Columbia

Midlands

The Oak Table will host 'Under the Table' Sunday Supper Club. Executive chef of The Oak Table, Joseph Jacobson, and chef/owner of Rosso Trattoria Italia, Krisitan Niemi, will work together to create a six-course dinner that is a secret until guests... Read More