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Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic Brattonsville, Main Street Children’s Museum, McCelvey Center, and Museum of York County.
Featured Event
The Battle of Huck's Defeat
July 12 & 13 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged
Step back in time to the sights and sounds of the American Revolution! Watch the annual Battle of Huck’s Defeat unfold on the 245th anniversary and learn about the Carolina Piedmont’s role in the Southern Campaign. This year, we will highlight 1775, the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution, and the reasons people in the Carolina Piedmont supported (or opposed) war with Great Britain.
Upcoming Events
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July
Citizen Science Photo Contest: Birds of Prey & Mammals
Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is birds of prey & mammals.
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July
Messy Maestros
Join us on Thursdays this summer as we create messy masterpieces. Opportunities abound for memorable, messy moments, so please wear clothes that are art-worthy! July’s theme is “Paint.” This week we are making Flag Paintings.
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July
Time Travel Tuesday
Tune in on the second Tuesday of each month to Historic Brattonsville’s Facebook page, as well as Culture & Heritage Museums’ YouTube channel, or TikTok to learn more about Historic Brattonsville and the history of the Carolina Piedmont.
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News + Press
Where Loyalties Lie: Huck’s Defeat Battle Reenactment
For Immediate Release:June 17, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7244 omitchell@chmuseums.org Where Loyalties Lie: Huck’s Defeat Battle Reenactment McCONNELLS, S.C. – Step back in time to the...
Before the Ice Ages: Miocene and Pliocene Beasts of the Southeast
For Immediate Release:May 20, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.792.2572 omitchell@chmuseums.org Before the Ice Ages: Miocene and Pliocene Beasts of the SoutheastOpening June 14 at Mysteries of the Miocene...
June Events Honor Journey to Freedom
For Immediate Release:May 13, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.792.2572 omitchell@chmuseums.org June Events Honor Journey to Freedom McCONNELLS, S.C. – Living History Saturdays in June honor the...
Happy Experiences
Such a wonderful way to learn history! Everyone who worked and volunteered at Brattonsville was patient, kind, and answered all of the kids’ questions. We look forward to going back soon!
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