Historic Swift Creek Church

04/30/2025

Founder of trail rides since 1997, Di DuBose continues with the cherished Boykin Spring Fling Timed and Untimed Trail Ride this past weekend in Boykin, SC. The event boasted 65 riders who enjoyed scenic trails and bucolic farm land throughout Boykin, followed by a delicious meal hosted at The Millpond Steakhouse. All proceeds from the event benefited The Camden Hunt, which will soon celebrate its 100th anniversary, and The Swift Creek Church, soon to celebrate its 200th year. We are incredibly grateful to our dedicated volunteers and hosts who helped make it all possible. A special thank you to the following who did “double duty” by hosting and volunteering…. especially Andrew and Pam Whitaker, Ansley and William Browning, Polly Lampshire, Lee Walker, Tanja and Greg Grzeszczak, Lynn Evans, and Cindy Wood. We’re already looking forward to next year!

09/03/2020

Calling all 2024 Brides - Looking for a place to make your historic moment a reality? The Swift Creek Church is open and ready for you to say “I do!”

The Swift Creek Church is a family owned and operated venue with a 150-person capacity nestled right in the heart of Boykin, SC. The church is of classical Greek Temple design with huge windows and incredible acoustics. The Church retains the charms of yesteryear against the backdrop of the Boykin Millpond. Filled with over 200 years of history the Swift Creek Church hopes you will come add yours to it!

Directly across the road from the church is a newly renovated reception area known as Rosalee’s Cottage. The cottage holds 50-70 people and is surrounded with ample open space for any-sized tent and parking. The cottage offers a full kitchen, abundant prep space for caterers, 1.5 bathrooms, 2 dressing rooms, and a spacious outdoor porch.

• Both venues have up to date heating and cooling
• Chairs and tables available for use at the cottage
• Handicapped accessible

Please contact Allie or Jenny at (803)-713-0473 from 9AM-5PM to view the church and make your reservation!

Photography by www.ginnybarnettephotography.c

08/16/2019

The 26th Annual Boykin Christmas Parade Date is Sunday December 15th 2019

12/13/2018

The Swift Creek Baptist Church, founded in 1787 with 55 members, was built on an acre of land donated by the Boykin family. Slave galleries were built in this historic church and there is a slave graveyard behind it. The church has changed its name several times and has been used by both the Baptists and the Methodists. In the early 1930s it was abandoned for 60 years. In 1994 the church was refurbished and restored, producing a beautiful old structure. Historical records tell us that Dorcas Conway (c.1785-1826), the wife of Bonds Conway (1763-1843), was baptized at Swift Creek Baptist Church sometime prior to 1810. It is believed that there were at least two early congregations along Swift Creek, and this church is an outgrowth of those congregations. Tours offered.

03/08/2018

02/22/2018

The perfect spot for meetings, parties and receptions, or even an overnight adventure in Historic Boykin, SC.