COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - Saturday marked the 245th anniversary of the Battle of Camden.

It all started this morning at 10:00 with a commemorative service and wreath-laying ceremony at the Camden battlefield.

That was followed by a wreath laying at the old Presbyterian burying ground for the Camden 12.

Jen Howell with the Daughters of the American Revolution spoke with us about the significance of honoring the Camden 12

The commemoration is part of gearing up to celebrate America’s 250th birthday next year.

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