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Definition:
Camp Meetings were an important aspect of evangelism and revivalism in the sparsely
settled areas of the American frontier. These events were held in the open air and took
place over several days. Because many attendees had to travel some distance in order
to be there, it was common to simply camp out at the very spot, thus leading to the name.
People were told to let go of their sins and dedicate themselves to God. Very often people
would begin shouting in religious fervor.
Most historians believe that James McGready held the first camp meeting at Red River, Kentucky, in June 1800. It was so successful that he held a second one at Gasper River, Kentucky, just a month later. The largest camp meeting may have been the Cane Ridge Revival held at Cane Ridge, Kentucky, in August 1801. Lead by Barton W. Stone, it was attended by at least 10,000 people over the course of a week.
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