Press Releases
- July 4, 2018
Independence Day celebration at Hightower Hall - May 18, 2018
Amazing Butterflies at the Museum of York County - May 15, 2018
Memorial Day at Historic Brattonsville - April 30, 2018
Sheep Shearing Family Day - May 12, 2018 - April 9, 2018
Earth Day Birthday on April 28 - April 2, 2018
Rhiannon Giddens concert on April 27 - March 28, 2018
Vernon Grant: An Illustrious Career - March 24, 2018
Children's Day on the Farm is March 24 - March 5, 2018
Mark O'Connor Band to perform on Mar. 17 - March 4, 2018
Harry Potter Science Saturday on Mar. 10 - February 15, 2018
Seuss-a-thon on March 4, 2018 - February 9, 2018
The Steel Wheels - February 9, 2018
John Read -telescopes & outer space - January 22, 2018
By Way of the Back Door 2018 - December 29, 2017
Carolina Piedmont through Time - December 4, 2017
2018 Southern Sound Series - November 6, 2017
2017 Vernon Grant Debut Day - October 16, 2017
Spooky Science 2017 - October 5, 2017
Boo-seum at the Museum 2017 - October 4, 2017
Spirits & Stories 2017 - September 18, 2017
Statement on Civil War event - September 12, 2017
Take a Child Outside 2017 - September 6, 2017
Piedmont Pottery & Pickin' - August 23, 2017
An Afternoon with Ronni Lundy - August 23, 2017
By the Sweat of Our Brows - July 19, 2017
It’s time for “Countdown to Kindergarten” - July 6, 2017
Revolutionary Reenactments in the Backcountry - June 19, 2017
Hear the Declaration of Independence - June 15, 2017
Celebrate the Fourth-of-July On the Lawn at Hightower Hall - May 30, 2017
Are You Ready for the Most Viewed Solar Eclipse Ever? - May 26, 2017
Interactive Summer Fun with Smokey Bear! - April 21, 2017
Patriots, Redcoats and Cannons at Liberty or Death! - April 12, 2017
Grammy-winning SteelDrivers at McCelvey - March 16, 2017
CHM Receives American Alliance of Museums Accreditation - March 2, 2017
NASA astronaut to speak at MYCO - February 22, 2017
Cat-in-the-Hat at Children's Museum - February 17, 2017
Harry Potter Science Saturday - February 15, 2017
Liberty or Death Reenactment | May 20-21 - January 6, 2017
Sierra Hull Concert Date Moved - December 27, 2016
"Fiber Imaginations" with Dottie Moore - December 19, 2016
Come Draw with Me! - December 13, 2016
Sierra Hull Nominated for Grammy! - November 23, 2016
"Birds in Art" Exhibition - November 14, 2016
2016 Christmas Candlelight Tours - October 31, 2016
2016 Vernon Grant Debut Day - October 27, 2016
America Recycles Day - October 10, 2016
Spooky Science - October 6, 2016
2017 McCelvey Southern Sound Series Lineup - October 4, 2016
Civil War Reenactment - October 4, 2016
Boo-seum - September 27, 2016
David Childers & the Serpents at McCelvey Kickoff - September 26, 2016
Spirits & Stories: Brattonsville by Twilight - September 13, 2016
Quilt Exhibitions at MYCO - September 6, 2016
2017 McCelvey Southern Sound Series Announcement - August 23, 2016
Worldwide Day of Play - August 17, 2016
By the Sweat of Our Brows - August 16, 2016
An Afternoon with Nathalie Dupree - July 21, 2016
Countdown to Kindergarten 2016 - July 12, 2016
Did an Asteroid Really Kill the Dinosaurs? - June 27, 2016
Revolutionary War Reenactments - June 23, 2016
The Peasall Sisters Reunite - June 15, 2016
Play ball and celebrate the Fourth-of-July - May 26, 2016
Dinosaur Revolution Maze - May 24, 2016
Bluegrass Music Returns to the Grand Ole McCelvey - May 2, 2016
History Award Presented to Michael Scoggins - March 31, 2016
Dinosaur-themed summer at MYCO - March 30, 2016
Sheep Shearing Day 2016 - March 1, 2016
Children’s Day on the Farm - February 29, 2016
Drew Holcomb & The Neighbors at McCelvey - February 12, 2016
Rhiannon Giddens Leads Tour for Black History Month - January 25, 2016
By Way of the Back Door - January 21, 2016
OWL Book Club - January 7, 2016
Annual "Come Draw With Me Day" - January 4, 2016
JERRY DOUGLAS BAND - December 2, 2015
2016 Southern Sound Series Line-up - November 19, 2015
Candlelight Tours at Historic Brattonsville 2015 - November 6, 2015
Meet Children’s Book Author Melinda Long at the OWL Book Club - November 5, 2015
WBT Briarhoppers return to the Grand Ole McCelvey - October 27, 2015
Vernon Grant “Wintertime” Exhibit - October 19, 2015
Only Owls–After Hours - October 9, 2015
Spooky Science Saturday - October 5, 2015
Civil War Reenactment - October 2, 2015
Spirits & Stories: Brattonsville by Twilight - September 21, 2015
Rare Super-Harvest-Blood Moon - September 15, 2015
Grand Ole McCelvey Concerts - September 11, 2015
Take a Child Outside Week - September 9, 2015
OWL Book Club - September 8, 2015
Piedmont Pottery Festival - August 27, 2015
Bratton Descendants Unite to Tell Their Story at “By the Sweat of Our Brows” - July 2, 2015
Forensic Audit Report - June 26, 2015
Battle of Huck’s Defeat 2015 - June 15, 2015
Fourth of July at Historic Brattonsville - June 2, 2015
From Woof to Wolf Family Day - May 8, 2015
Memorial Day at Brattonsville - May 6, 2015
CHM Recieves Achievement of Excellence Award - May 5, 2015
Pottery & Panache - March 16, 2015
Children’s Day on the Farm - January 26, 2015
Catch Ruthie Foster in York before 57th Grammys - November 21, 2014
Candlelight Tours Present a Glimmer of the Past - November 10, 2014
Vernon Grant 2014 Holiday Card & Ornament Reveal - November 10, 2014
Annual Christmas Candlelight Tours - November 4, 2014
Another Award for MYCO's Ice Age Exhibit - October 14, 2014
2015 Southern Sound Series Line-up - October 7, 2014
Spirits & Stories: Brattonsville by Twilight - September 29, 2014
New Dinosaur at MYCO! - September 25, 2014
Southern Sound Series Kick-off Event - September 15, 2014
Piedmont Pottery Festival - August 25, 2014
By the Sweat of Our Brows - July 22, 2014
Countdown to Kindergarten! - June 10, 2014
July 4 at Hightower Hall - May 27, 2014
What’s Bugging Belva? - May 20, 2014
Memorial Day at Historic Brattonsville - May 20, 2014
Newly Discovered Battlefield Site Comes to Life - May 7, 2014
Grand Opening of New Historical Center - March 24, 2014
Suzy Bogguss to Wrap Up Southern Sound Series - March 17, 2014
By the Sweat of Our Brows” Receives Award - March 11, 2014
Children’s Day on the Farm - March 7, 2014
Settlemyre Planetarium - March 6, 2014
MYCO Exhibition Receives Award from SC Federation of Museums - February 24, 2014
Carolina Chocolate Drops Return to McCelvey - February 10, 2014
Tim O’Brien and Darrell Scott - January 21, 2014
BY WAY OF THE BACK DOOR - January 9, 2014
OWL Book Club - January 6, 2014
Steep Canyon Rangers to perform at the McCelvey Center - January 3, 2014
The Art & Science of Illustration - January 2, 2014
Hog Butchering Day - December 13, 2013
Restoration of Historic Brattonsville’s Brick House - November 25, 2013
Christmas Candlelight Tours 2013 - November 18, 2013
2014 Southern Sound Series - September 25, 2013
Spirits and Stories: Brattonsville by Twilight - September 18, 2013
Piedmont Pottery Festival - September 13, 2013
World Wide Day of Play - September 3, 2013
By the Sweat of Our Brows - August 27, 2013
Occupations of the Past - August 20, 2013
New Children’s Book Club - August 1, 2013
Environmental Educators Awards Breakfast - July 29, 2013
Countdown to Kindergarten - July 3, 2013
The Battle of Huck's Defeat - June 27, 2013
Chill Out in the Ice Age! - June 17, 2013
Independence Day at Hightower Hall - May 29, 2013
Way Back When: Ice Age Beasts of Carolina - May 22, 2013
CHM TO PARTICIPATE IN BLUE STAR MUSEUMS - May 22, 2013
Scotch-Irish Symposium Will Celebrate Heritage - May 6, 2013
Mother’s Day at the Museums - May 6, 2013
Tracing Land Transactions in Wills - April 24, 2013
New Public Planetarium Shows - April 10, 2013
Abigail Washburn to perform at McCelvey Center - March 25, 2013
Herman Presbyterian Historical Marker to Be Installed - March 25, 2013
Songs of the War Between the States - March 8, 2013
Suzy Bogguss Returns to McCelvey Center Stage - March 8, 2013
Rare Bright Comet to Light the Night Skies in March - March 4, 2013
McCelvey Center Historical Marker Dedication - February 27, 2013
An Artful Weekend at the Museum of York County - February 27, 2013
The Middleton Family & More – Day Trip to Asheville, NC - February 25, 2013
Battle of Cowpens Program - February 18, 2013
Flibbity Jibbit: A Story of Friendship by Vernon Grant - February 11, 2013
Blues Powerhouse, Ruthie Foster to Perform at McCelvey - February 11, 2013
Volunteer Recruitment at Historic Brattonsville - February 6, 2013
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Main Street Children’s Museum - January 30, 2013
By Way of the Back Door - January 30, 2013
Culture of the Catawba Tribe - January 30, 2013
Super Game Sunday at Main Street Children's Museum - January 30, 2013
A Life in the Forest: The Paintings of Sallie Middleton - January 14, 2013
Secret Sisters - January 14, 2013
Nation Ford Historical Marker - January 7, 2013
Weekly Programs Added to Main Street Children’s Museum’s Lineup - January 7, 2013
Settlemyre Planetarium Announces New Public Planetarium Schedule through April 2013 - January 7, 2013
Hog Butchering Day at Historic Brattonsville - November 19, 2012
2012 Christmas Candlelight Tours at Historic Brattonsville - October 31, 2012
Darrell Scott to Perform at McCelvey Center - October 17, 2012
Civil War Reenactment - October 10, 2012
Spirits & Stories: Brattonsville By Twilight - October 9, 2012
14th Keepers of the Culture with Darrell Scott - October 5, 2012
Settlemyre Planetarium Re-opens to Public - September 25, 2012
Media Event - McCelvey Series & Keepers of the Culture - September 20, 2012
Discovery of Huck’s Defeat Battlefield - September 17, 2012
Piedmont Pottery Festival - August 28, 2012
By the Sweat of Our Brows - August 20, 2012
Occupations of the Past - August 1, 2012
Blue Moon Puppets invade Rock Hill’s Main Street - July 30, 2012
Tracing Your Ancestor’s Property - July 30, 2012
Museum Store finalist for Retailer Excellence Award - July 25, 2012
County Court Day at Brattonsville - July 10, 2012
The Road to Huck’s Defeat - July 9, 2012
Second Saturdays at Children’s Museum - July 3, 2012
Peanuts Film Series in July - July 2, 2012
The Road to Huck’s Defeat - July 2, 2012
Keepers of the Culture Nominations Being Sought - July 2, 2012
Ballads, Songs, and Stories of the Southern Appalachians - July 2, 2012
An Evening with Plair and Friends - June 18, 2012
An Evening with Plair and Friends - June 18, 2012
Blue Suede Shoes: An Evening of Blues & Rockabilly - June 13, 2012
Celebrate Independence Day at Historic Brattonsville - June 13, 2012
Grand Ole McCelvey - June 4, 2012
After Two on Tuesdays at MSCM - June 4, 2012
Membership Benefits Change at Culture & Heritage Museums - June 4, 2012
Family Snapshots at McCelvey Center - May 31, 2012
Smithsonian Exhibition Explores Roots Music Traditions - May 14, 2012
Meet & Greets Scheduled for Executive Director, Carey Tilley - May 8, 2012
Super Hero Sunday at Children’s Museum - April 30, 2012
Smithsonian Travelling Exhibit Coming to McCelvey Center in June - April 30, 2012
Finding Military Records program at McCelvey Center - April 27, 2012
Sheep Shearing at Historic Brattonsville - April 25, 2012
Circus Historical Marker Dedication - April 23, 2012
Two new exhibits at MYCO - April 19, 2012
Summer Camps Filling Up Fast! - April 16, 2012
Jay Ungar & Molly Mason April 28 - April 12, 2012
When Death Comes - March 14, 2012
Children's Day on the Farm - March 14, 2012
2012 Camps - March 2, 2012
Peanuts...Naturally - March 2, 2012
Jamie Laval at McCelvey Center - February 2, 2012
Suzy Bogguss to Perform at McCelvey Center - December 21, 2011
York County Museums Closing on Mondays - December 1, 2011
Christmas Candlelight Tours | Dec. 10 & 17, 2011 - October 13, 2011
13th Annual Keepers of the Culture - October 4, 2011
New Weekend Program at Main Street Children's Museum - July 9, 2011
Battle of Huck's Defeat - July 9 & 10 - June 9, 2011
Emancipation celebration at Historic Brattonsville - May 25, 2011
NEA Blue Star Museums - May 16, 2011
Playcation Series at Main Street Children’s Museum - April 26, 2011
Peasall Sisters farewell tour event - April 21, 2011
Keepers of the Culture nominations being sought - April 13, 2011
CHM Volunteers & Mike Scoggins on TV - March 16, 2011
Children's Museum Featured in NY Times - March 11, 2010
Visit the animals, play historic games at Children’s Day on the Farm - March 4, 2010
Southern Revolutionary War Institute Symposium - March 3, 2010
Revolutionary War movie stars great-grandson of hero - March 2, 2010
Museum hosts Native Plant Series - February 25, 2010
Visit the animals, play historic games at Children’s Day on the Farm - February 24, 2010
“Introduction to Native Plants” - February 24, 2010
Southern Revolutionary War Institute Symposium - February 16, 2010
Kid-friendly theater at the McCelvey Center - February 8, 2010
Share Africa’s rich cultural heritage at Africa Alive! - January 18, 2010
2010 Farewell Gala, Forever 29 - January 13, 2010
Author to present program on naturalist and artist - January 11, 2010
Discover African Rhythms at the Museum of York County - December 22, 2009
Carolina Chocolate Drops to perform in York - December 15, 2009
Carolina Chocolate Drops to perform in York - December 10, 2009
Marsh Tacky horses to visit Historic Brattonsville - November 30, 2009
2009 Vernon Grant card and ornament unveiled - November 30, 2009
Musical “Laura Ingalls Wilder” at McCelvey Center - November 18, 2009
Tour Historic Brattonsville by Candlelight - November 17, 2009
“Turkey Calls: From Function to Folk Art” - November 11, 2009
Christmas Candlelight Tours at Historic Brattonsville - November 11, 2009
“Laura Ingalls Wilder” at McCelvey Center - November 5, 2009
“Turkey Calls: From Function to Folk Art” - October 28, 2009
Have fun with recycling and recycled materials - October 22, 2009
Museum of York County hosts free event about birds of prey - October 21, 2009
Get creative at America Recycles Day - October 21, 2009
2009 Keepers of the Culture Awards - October 15, 2009
First integrated school in S.C. recognized with state historical marker - October 13, 2009
Civil War Reenactment - October 8, 2009
2009 Keepers of the Culture Awards - September 22, 2009
Suspected 1860 slave revolt attempt reenacted at Historic Brattonsville - September 17, 2009
Civil War Reenactment - September 10, 2009
1860 slave revolt attempt reenacted at Historic Brattonsville - September 8, 2009
NEW! Harvest Celebration features programs on food, wine and beer - September 3, 2009
Enjoy monthly programs, adult education - August 27, 2009
“By the Sweat of Our Brows” - August 27, 2009
21st Century Pig Pickin’ - August 20, 2009
Guild of the Museum of York County open to new members - August 17, 2009
Grand re-opening of Hightower Hall - August 10, 2009
Grammy Award winners perform at McCelvey Center - August 6, 2009
Federal Grant Funds Naturalist Center at Museum of York County - July 17, 2009
July 4th Special on CN2 - The Museum of York County - July 16, 2009
Peasall Sisters return to York - June 19, 2009
Independence Day at Historic Brattonsville - June 19, 2009
Children's museum on its way - June 16, 2009
Keepers of the Culture nominations being sought - June 8, 2009
Free admission for fathers at Historic Brattonsville - June 5, 2009
John Deere donates vehicle to Historic Brattonsville - May 27, 2009
New discoveries about the Old Catawba Nation - May 13, 2009
Archaeology in the Old Catawba Nation - May 13, 2009
The Carolinas beat out Mexico - May 12, 2009
Memorial Day at Historic Brattonsville - May 5, 2009
Free admission for mothers at Historic Brattonsville - April 29, 2009
Historic Brattonsville receives grant - April 29, 2009
Fields earns doctoral degree - April 21, 2009
Great article about one of our volunteer families at Historic Brattonsville - April 8, 2009
New state historical marker to recognize early Rock Hill businesses - April 8, 2009
Celebrate the environment at Earth Day Birthday - April 6, 2009
Sheep Shearing Day - March 31, 2009
Billy Jonas evening performance cancelled - March 27, 2009
Celebrate the environment at Earth Day Birthday - March 26, 2009
Native plant sale and workshop - March 19, 2009
Fact Sheet: Proposed Creative Play Museum for Children and Their Families - March 19, 2009
Sheep Shearing Day - March 17, 2009
Play historic games at Children’s Day on the Farm - March 12, 2009
Billy Jonas wows crowds of all ages - March 9, 2009
Public hearing on trails grant - March 6, 2009
Visit the animals at Children’s Day on the Farm - February 27, 2009
Meet the artisans of works Made in Nature - February 24, 2009
Discussion: The Challenges of Interpreting Slavery - February 20, 2009
Discover the “Seeds of Secession” at Historic Brattonsville - February 19, 2009
250 guests enjoy 2009 Gala - February 17, 2009
Public reception for new exhibit - February 12, 2009
Celebrate African heritage at Africa Alive! - February 10, 2009
Discover the “Seeds of Secession” at Historic Brattonsville - January 29, 2009
Celebrate African heritage at Africa Alive! - January 26, 2009
Historical Center staff receives Award of Merit - January 21, 2009
Annual Gala returns to the Museum - January 20, 2009
New program for tots - January 16, 2009
Public viewing of inauguration - January 13, 2009
“O Brother, Where Art Thou?”: See the movie, hear the performers - January 12, 2009
Admission to Museum of York County now FREE every Sunday - December 19, 2008
FREE admission and your Last Chance to See - November 19, 2008
Christmas Candlelight Tours at Historic Brattonsville - November 7, 2008
New days and times for Christmas Candlelight Tours at Historic Brattonsville - November 3, 2008
Annie Moses Band “String Crossings: A Journey Through America” - September 29, 2008
Program honors the Greatest Generation - September 24, 2008
New state historical marker in Rock Hill - September 23, 2008
Slave revolt attempt reenacted at Historic Brattonsville - September 4, 2008
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