# South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust

The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust (SCBPT) is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit corporation established in 1991 and dedicated to the preservation of South Carolina's historic battlegrounds and military sites. Our board and staff work diligently to ensure the state's military heritage sites are not forgotten and there to study, discuss and reflect upon for future generations.

## Pages


- [lidar](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/archaeological/lidar)

- [metal-detection](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/archaeological/metal-detection)

- [ground-penetrating-radar](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/archaeological/ground-penetrating-radar)

- [gradiometry](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/archaeological/gradiometry)

- [drones](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/archaeological/drones)

- [mapping](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/archival/mapping)

- [plat-research](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/archival/plat-research)

- [archival-research](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/archival/archival-research)

- [rick-wise](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/staff/rick-wise)

- [garrison-marcoux](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/staff/garrison-marcoux)

- [mike-yianopoulos](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/staff/mike-yianopoulos)

- [tom-oblak](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/staff/tom-oblak)

- [CONTACT](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/contact): Contact | South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust

- [Project Timeline](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/project-timeline): Project Timeline | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023

- [THE CAMDEN BURIALS PROJECT](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/camden-burials): The archaeological recovery of the mortal remains of fourteen soldiers engaged in combat on the Camden battlefield is the heart of this endeavor. This project will culminate in the respectful reinterment of these soldiers, with full honors, on April 22, 2023.

- [Featured Interviews](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/featured-interviews): Featured Interviews | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023

- [PRESERVE LAND](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/preserve-land): Preserve Land | South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust

- [PROTECTED SITES-HOLD](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/protected-sites)

- [Saturday: Funeral Cortege & Service](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/funeral-service): Funeral Service | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023

- [Partners / Sponsors](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/partners): Partners | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023

- [Saturday: Battlefield Honors Ceremony](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/battlefield-honors-ceremony): Battlefield Honors Ceremony | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023

- [Archaeology and Anthropology](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/archaeology-and-anthropology): Archaeology and Anthropology | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023

- [Steering Committee](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/steering-committee): Steering Committee | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023

- [FAQs](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/faqs): FAQs | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023

- [NEWS](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/news): News | South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust

- [ABOUT](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/about-scbpt): About | South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust

- [The Battle of Camden](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/the-battle-of-camden): The Battle of Camden History | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023

- [Thursday: Panel Discussion](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/thursday-panel-discussion): Thursday Panel | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023

- [MEDIA](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/media): Media Room for the SC Battleground Trust

- [Site Landing Page](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/site-landing-page)

- [Media Coverage](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/media-coverage): Media Coverage | The Camden Burials April 20-22, 2023

- [PROTECTED SITES](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/protected-sites-coming): Protected Sites | South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust

- [LIBERTY TRAIL](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/liberty-trail): The Liberty Trail | South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust

- [HOME](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/): The South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust (SCBPT) is a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit corporation established in 1991 and dedicated to the preservation of South Carolina’s historic battlegrounds and military sites. Our board and staff work diligently to ensure the state's military heritage sites are not forgotten and there to study, discuss and reflect upon for future generations.

- [WHAT WE DO](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/what-we-do): What We Do | South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust

- [Friday: US Army Concert & Old Guard Demonstration](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/us-army-concert): Friday Concert & Demonstration | Camden Burials | April 20–22, 2023

- [RESEARCH](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/research): Research | South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust

- [MEDIA COVERAGE](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/all-media-coverage): Explore media coverage of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust and its work to preserve, protect and share the state’s historic battlefields.


## Blog Posts


- [Camden 9B No Longer “Unknown”](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/camden-9b-no-longer-unknown)

- [Memorial Day: 250 Years After the  American Revolution](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/memorial-day-250-years-after-the-american-revolution): Memorial Day: 250 Years After the  American Revolution

- [Celebrating the opening of the Hobkirk Hill Battlefield Park](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/celebrating-the-opening-of-the-hobkirk-hill-battlefield-park): Celebrating the opening of the Hobkirk Hill Battlefield Park

- [George Washington: The General Who Would Not Be Caesar](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/george-washington-the-general-who-would-not-be-caesar): George Washington: The General Who Would Not Be Caesar

- [Commemoration of the taking of Fort Johnson and the raising of the Moultrie Flag](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/commemoration-of-the-taking-of-fort-johnson-and-the-raising-of-the-moultrie-flag)

- [Creating the Declaration of Independence](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/creating-the-declaration-of-independence)

- [Liberty Trail and Other Updates](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/liberty-trail-and-other-updates)

- [Battle of Fort Sullivan](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/battle-of-for-sullivan)

- [Memorial Day is for All Who Fell](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/memorial-day-is-for-all-who-fell)

- [Remembering the Battle of Hobkirk Hill](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/remembering-the-battle-of-hobkirk-hill)

- [Out and About on The Liberty Trail](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/out-and-about-on-the-liberty-trail)

- [Behind the Scenes of the Marion Papers](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/behind-the-scenes-of-the-marion-papers)

- [Francis Marion Papers Now Available to the Public](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/francis-marion-papers-now-available-to-the-public)

- [For Love and Liberty: Three Heroes and Their True Loves](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/for-love-and-liberty-three-heroes-and-their-true-loves)

- [New Augmented Reality Experiences Bring Battlefields to Life](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/new-augmented-reality-experiences-bring-battlefields-to-life)

- [Battlefield research that’s down to earth](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/battlefield-research-thats-down-to-earth)

- [Remembering the Many](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/remembering-the-many)

- [Loss of A Leader, Patriot, and Legend](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/loss-of-a-leader-patriot-and-legend)

- [Marion Square Rev War History Comes to Life In New Installation](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/marion-square-rev-war-history-comes-to-life-in-new-installation)

- [Revolutionary War “Gaol” Site Acquired for Permanent Protection](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/revolutionary-war-gaol-site-acquired-for-permanent-protection)

- [Recently Released Stories Preserve South Carolina History](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/recently-released-stories-preserve-south-carolina-history)

- [Wise Appointed Interim Executive Director of the South Carolina Battleground Preservation Trust](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/wise-appointed-interim-executive-director-of-the-south-carolina-battleground-preservation-trust)

- [Laurens County Revolutionary War Battlefield Permanently Protected, Added to The Liberty Trail](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/laurens-county-revolutionary-war-battlefield-permanently-protected-added-to-the-liberty-trail)

- [Doug Bostick's Enduring Legacy](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/doug-bostick-s-enduring-legacy)

- [British Embassy Attendance and Involvement at the Camden Burial Funeral and Burial](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/british-embassy-attendance-and-involvement-at-the-camden-burial-funeral-and-burial)

- [Weekend of Honors Commences with Release of Initial Profiles](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/camden-burials-initial-profiles)

- [Historic Caissons Carry Soldiers home](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/historic-caissons-carry-soldiers-home)

- [Camden Coffin Craftsmen](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/camden-coffin-craftsmen)

- [Camden Battlefield Revolutionary War Soldiers to be honored, reinterred](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/camden-battlefield-revolutionary-war-soldiers-to-be-honored-reinterred)

- [The Biological Anthropologists of Richland County Coroner’s Office](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/the-biological-anthropologists-of-richland-county-coroners-office)

- [Project leaders Smith and Legg share insiders perspective on Camden Burials](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/project-leaders-smith-and-legg-share-insiders-perspective-on-camden-burials)

- [Camden Burials: Honoring Heroes Essay Contest](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/camden-burials-honoring-heroes-essay-contest)

- [Archeologists, Historians Unearth Remarkable Discovery at Camden Battlefield](https://www.scbattlegroundtrust.org/archeologists-historians-unearth-remarkable-discovery-at-camden-battlefield)