There are many things Camdenites would never admit out loud. Some of the fun ones rise to the top of the list of ten. Of course, there are many more; you can learn some of them at the award-winning Bloomsbury Inn.
But, 10 specific things:
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Every female attending the Carolina Cup in the Spring of each year, really should have a new hat.
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Some of the residents have never seen the best gun collection East of the Mississippi, The Ross Beard Collection, at the Camden Archives and Museum.
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They can’t name the five members of the City Council. Mayor Alfred Mae Drakeford, Jeffrey Graham, Deborah Davis, Stephen Smoak, and Joanna Craig well-represent and govern the City.
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Everyone is passionate about that little brown dog…explore Camden in search of the Boykin Spaniel puppies.
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There are only 7,013 residents of Camden proper.
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No one, not even one, will admit their ancestors fought on the wrong side of the Revolution.
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Events and tourists make things exciting in downtown Camden.
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Horses are big business vs. pets.
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Margaritas are the number one selling liquor drink in town.
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Well butter my butt and call me a biscuit, oh gracious, Spring is the most beautiful season. Those who think otherwise, bless their hearts, don’t have Camellias, Azaleas and Hydrangeas in their gardens.