Come Draw with Me

January 25  |  10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

While Away the Winter

Saturdays in January  |  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Harry Potter Science Saturday

February 8  |  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Hightower Hall Wedding Show

February 16 |  1  – 4 p.m.

Wee Wednesdays

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Letter of the Week

Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

Welcome to CHM

Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic BrattonsvilleMain Street Children’s MuseumMcCelvey Center, and Museum of York County.

Historic Brattonsville

Historic Brattonsville

Main Street Children's Museum

Main Street Children's Museum

McCelvey Center

McCelvey Center

Museum of York County

Museum of York County

Featured Event

Come Draw with Me

Jan. 25 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

*Please note this event has been rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 25.*

This event highlights the rich natural history of the Carolinas that inspires artists around our country. Featuring Piedmont regional artists at work in the Museum’s galleries. Bring your sketchpad and pencils and draw your favorite things from the Museum’s collections.

Upcoming Events

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Winter Wonderland

It’s cold outside, so come on in and warm up with some winter activities. Build a snowman out of boxes, play winter-tic-tac-toe with snowflakes and icicles, and make a wonderful winter craft. No matter the weather, we hope you’ll join us for a bit of winter whimsy.

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While Away the Winter – Everything but the Oink

Join us for our Living History Saturdays in January that focus on wintertime activities. Each weekend will highlight different elements of how people in the Carolina Piedmont whiled away the winter. This weekend we will focus on meat preservation.

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Come to the Chilly Side – Artic Animals

Join us to learn about the chilly side of nature and explore artic wildlife. We will explore polar bears, king penguins, and even seals! Learn what they eat and how their special adaptations allow them to live in such a chilly world and make a fun craft to take home.

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McCelvey Updates

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

Colonel William Bratton House

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

Homestead House

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

News + Press

Art for My Valentine

Art for My Valentine

For Immediate Release:Jan. 7, 2025 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312mcheek@chmuseums.org Create a keepsake at a special Main Street Children’s Museum event – “Art for My Valentine”  ROCK...

By Way of the Back Door 2025

By Way of the Back Door 2025

For Immediate Release:Jan. 7, 2025 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312    mcheek@chmuseums.org  Reflecting on the African American journey from enslavement to today --...

Come Draw with Me 2025

Come Draw with Me 2025

For Immediate Release:Dec. 17, 2024 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312  mcheek@chmuseums.org Draw your favorite things from the Museum of York County’s collections during the annual...

Happy Experiences

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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!

- Sarah

Historic Brattonsville Review

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