Kershaw-Cornwallis House

Know Before You Go

The Kershaw-Cornwallis House is part of the Historic Camden Revolutionary War Site a 107-acre outdoor museum complex that offers a view of life during the Colonial and Revolutionary War periods in Camden and Kershaw County. Included are two circa-1800 log houses that contain exhibits, the restored and refurbished 1785 John Craven house, the 1830 Cunningham house (office/gift shop), a blacksmith shed with working traditional forge, the yet-restored 1795 McCaa house, reconstructions of some of the fortifications built by the British, and the reconstructed colonial Georgian house built by Joseph Kershaw.

Operating Hours

The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on Sundays 2:00-4:30 p.m. Guided tours are offered Tuesday-Saturday at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and on Sundays at 2:30 p.m., or by appointment.

Admission & Tickets

Adults under 65 $5.00
Seniors age 65 or older $4.00
Military personnel with ID $4.00
Students age 16 or younger $4.00
Children age 6 or younger Free

Things To Do

Commandeered as headquarters by Lord Charles Cornwallis during the British occupation of Camden in 1780-81, it is now called the Kershaw-Cornwallis House. Also, on site is a .7-mile Nature Trail and picnic area. Local crafts, period reproductions, books, and other special gift selections are found in the museum gift shop. Special events include the award-winning Revolutionary War Field Days held the first full weekend in November, which attracts some 500-600 re-enactors and includes a daily battle, living history demonstrations, traditional craftsmen, a period fashion show, kids' activities, etc.