A Bridge to the Catawba

Many adventures and explorations currently offered by the Culture & Heritage Museums create a bridge to the new Museum being developed on the Catawba River. Focused on the Catawba river, an important asset of our new site, these interactive events give a sense of the experience we will offer at the innovative environmental history museum.

River Ramblers Series
Worth Mountain Park & Pickneyville
August 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: $20 CHM members; $25 for non-members.

A new series of monthly day trips will introduce participants to the story of the Catawba and Broad rivers. Geologist Irene Boland, naturalist Steve Fields and historian Michael Scoggins discuss the natural and cultural history of the area. Wear clothing appropriate for moderate hiking, bring bag lunch, water and sunscreen. Meet at the Museum of York County. Must be 18 or older to participate due to van restrictions.

Broad River: Worth Mountain Park & Pickneyville
August 9, 2008
Highlights: wetland and riverine habitats, historic landmarks
Registration Deadline: August 1, 2008

Catawba River: Nation Ford & the future museum on the Catawba
September 13, 2008
Highlights: Nation Ford; Native American fish weir, Wylie Dam
Registration Deadline: September 5, 2008

Broad River: Fish Dam Ford
October 11, 2008
Highlights: Native American fish weir, Rev War battle site, colonial road
Registration Deadline: October 3, 2008

Broad River: York County's Western River
November 8, 2008
Highlights: power plants, colonial roads, history of Piedmont iron production
Registration Deadline: October 31, 2008

Take a Child Outside
August 11, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: $5 per family for CHM members, $8 per family for non-members. Recommended for all ages and up with an adult
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 4
Call 803.981.9182. Space is limited. No refunds after registration deadline.

This family workshop, facilitated by Liz Baird of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, is offered in recognition of international “Take a Child Outside Week” (Sept. 24-30). Learn about the benefits of outdoor time and share in activities. Each family will receive a magnification loupe to take home.

Bridges & Trails: Connecting Community to Nature
August 12, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: FREE
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 5
Call 803.981.9182.

Learn about two projects, the Carolina Thread Trail and A Bridge and Its Place and what they could mean to you. Carolina Thread Trail Project Director Ann Browning will give an overview of the planned regional trail network. Deborah Ryan, associate professor in the School of Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will discuss a project for planning footbridges to unite segments of the trail. Designs and results of the student study are on exhibit at the Museum of York County.

River Sweep
September 20, 9 a.m. to noon
Ages 10 and older
Cost: FREE
Register by September 12, call 803.329.2121

Keep our river clean and help our environment by picking up litter along the shores of the Catawba River as part of River Sweep 2008. Last year, nearly 3,000 South Carolinians collected more than 30 tons of trash during this annual statewide cleanup of our waterways. Local participants will receive a free ticket to the River Docs exhibit at the Museum of York County. Water and light snacks provided.

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