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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
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Dec. 12, 13, & 14 | 3 – 9 p.m.
at Historic Brattonsville
Dec. 12 – Members Only
Dec. 13 & 14 – Everyone Welcome!
Join us for an evening of traditional Christmas festivities and a guided candlelit tour, set in 1841, to explore the legacy of Catharine Ladd and her years leading the Brattonsville Female Seminary.
On-going activities:
• Meet Father Christmas
• Candle-dipping
• Color a Christmas greeting card
• Make a cornhusk doll ($1 additional charge on Dec. 13 & 14)
• Brass band
• Concessions available for purchase
• Christmas shopping at Historic Brattonsville Gift Shop, Phil Gilson – Glassblower, and Deadra Johnson – Sweetgrass Basket Weaver.
Upcoming Events
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Dec.
Holidays Heard ‘Round the World
12
Dec.
Christmas Candlelight Tours – Members’ Night
Join us for an evening of traditional Christmas festivities and a guided candlelit tour, set in 1841, to explore the legacy of Catharine Ladd and her years leading the Brattonsville Female Seminary.
13-14
Dec.
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Join us for an evening of traditional Christmas festivities and a guided candlelit tour, set in 1841, to explore the legacy of Catharine Ladd and her years leading the Brattonsville Female Seminary.
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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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