Frequently Asked Questions

Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about Historic Brattonsville. If your question is not answered feel free to contact us at (803)684-3948 or use our online contact form.

Q. How do I get to the McCelvey Center?
Q. What hours is the McCelvey Center open?
Q. What are admission prices?
Q. Is the McCelvey Center handicap-accesible?
Q. Do you sell concessions?
Q. Is there a charge for parking at the McCelvey Center?
Q. Can I buy tickets to the McCelvey Series online?
Q. How can I learn about area dining and lodging?
Q. What kind of research programs do you offer?
Q. What types of classes are offered at McCelvey?
Q. Do you handle reservations for the ball field at McCelvey?
Q. Is the McCelvey Center available for rent?
Q. What is the history of this building?
Q. Is there a comprehensive calendar of all the events that take place here?
Q. How is the McCelvey Center funded?

Q. How do I get to the McCelvey Center?

Q. What hours is the McCelvey Center open?

A. The Historical Center of York County is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. The McCelvey Center is open extended hours for special events.

Q. What are admission prices?

A. There is no general admission to the McCelvey Center. See prices for performances and special events.

Q. Is the McCelvey Center handicap-accesible?

A. The McCelvey Center is handicap-accessible. Handicap parking is located behind the building, providing elevator access to the first and second floors. Accessible bathrooms are located on the second floor.

Q. Do you sell concessions?

A. Food is not sold during regular business days at the McCelvey Center, but food is occasionally available during special events. A soft drink vending machine is available on the first level.

Q. Is there a charge for parking at the McCelvey Center?

A. The McCelvey Center has plentiful free parking.

Q. Can I buy tickets to the McCelvey Series online?

A. Click here to purchase tickets online.

Q. How can I learn about area dining and lodging?

A. Visit the York County Convention and Visitors’ Bureau website, www.visityorkcounty.com.

Q. What kind of research programs do you offer?

A. The Historical Center of York County’s Ancestors & Archives Series educational workshops take place on designated Saturdays each month from 11-11:45 a.m. Workshops are free and open to the public.

Q. What types of classes are offered at McCelvey?

A. Many area organizations hold classes, workshops and meetings at the McCelvey Center. Please contact those organizations directly for more information.

Q. Do you handle reservations for the ball field at McCelvey?

A. Reservations for the ball field are handled by the City of York Recreation Department.

Q. Is the McCelvey Center available for rent?

A. Yes. The 560-seat theater, a reception hall and meeting rooms are available for rent. Click here for more information about renting space for your event.

Q. What is the history of this building?

A. Click here to learn more about the history of the McCelvey Center.

Q. Is there a comprehensive calendar of all the events that take place here?

A. The McCelvey Center does not maintain a public calendar of the events which are not sponsored by the Culture & Heritage Museums. For information about those events, contact the sponsoring organizations directly. Click here to see a calendar of CHM-sponsored events at the McCelvey Center.

Q. How is the McCelvey Center funded?

A. The McCelvey Center is part of the Culture & Heritage Museums, a linked system of cultural sites in York County, SC, and owned by York County. It is operated by the Culture and Heritage Commission and partially funded by York County, the Culture and Heritage Foundation and private donations.