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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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Nov.
Sensory Saturday
We invite families with children, teens, adults, and seniors who have sensory processing needs to come to the Museum before it opens to the general public to explore our exhibits and experience a special planetarium show! The Museum will have light and sound reduction, fewer guests, and a social narrative will be provided ahead of the date.
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Nov.
Cook It Til It’s Done
November’s Living History Saturdays focus on our favorite cookbooks from the 18th and 19th centuries. Each weekend highlights dishes from a different book, as well as activities that reflect the era of publication. This week, we are focusing on African Influence and Inspiration.
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Nov.
Pokémon Nature
Did you know that many Pokémon are inspired by real plants and animals? We are taking some of our favorite Pokémon and comparing them to their real-life counterparts! Come learn about animal life cycles and how they are similar to Pokémon evolution. See if our real-life animals have special moves like Pokémon. Finally, use your imagination and create your own Pokémon! Come join us and be the very best trainer around!
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Fall Family Fun
For Immediate Release:September 16, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.792.2572 omitchell@chmuseums.org Fall Family Fun YORK COUNTY, S.C. – Fall is just around the corner and so are a variety of fun...
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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