Camp Meeting Movement

The Camp Meeting Movement was a religious revival tradition that gained popularity in the 19th century, especially among Protestant groups in the United States. It involved large outdoor gatherings, often held over several days, where people pooled together for collective worship, preaching, singing, and prayer. These gatherings fostered community, spiritual renewal, and evangelism, often in rural or undeveloped areas. Camp meetings played a significant role in the growth of evangelical Christianity, emphasizing personal faith and revival, and they helped to spread religious enthusiasm across regions.