McCelvey Center

Where culture and history come together

On the site of the c. 1856 Yorkville Female Academy, the McCelvey Center building was constructed as a public school c.1903 and renovated in 1922.

Center Stage

AIE Center Stage Performance McCelvey includes a 560-seat theater that is home to the Yorkville Players Theatre Group and Center Stage, an Arts-in-Education program serving regional school children. More>>

McCelvey Series

McCelvey includes a 560-seat theater, which hosts an annual McCelvey Series that boasts national, local and international talent. Artists like Chanticleer, The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra and the Dixie Hummingbirds have all appeared at McCelvey! More>>

Historical Center Archives

Historical Center McCelvey Center also houses the Historical Center of York County whose archives are available for genealogical and historical research related to the region. Research databases include 18th and 19th century occupations; Confederate veterans; Revolutionary War Battle Inventory; Blacks in the American Revolution; Bobby Moss Southern Revolutionary War Collection index; and Bratton Family records and documents. More>>

Studio Space and Facility Rentals

McCelvey has several art-related studios, and the Jane Bratton Spratt Reception Room, which is available for wedding receptions and other social functions. See Facility Rentals>>

McCelvey Center is located at 212 E. Jefferson St., York, SC 29745.  Click here for more visitor information.

 

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