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Fossil Fanatics Family Day

Sep. 19 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pints & Patriots!

Oct. 10 | 6:30 – 8 p.m. | Free Member Exclusive

Preschool Pretend Play

11 a.m. – 1 p.m. | Wednesdays in Sep.

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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

Member Exclusive Event

Pints & Patriots!

Ages 21+ | Free to Members
Pre-registration Required

This program will take place in the Academy at Historic Brattonsville.

As a valued member, you’re invited to experience one of the most important gathering places of the 18th century. Pints & Patriots offers an unforgettable glimpse into tavern life during the Revolutionary War Era.

Enjoy a complimentary tasting of “Waves of Grain,” a locally crafted beer generously donated by Slow Play Brewing. Hear the fascinating story of the Bratton family’s tavern from Historian Zach Lemhouse, then settle in for an evening of lively conversation, traditional fiddle music, and authentic 18th-century tavern games, including dominoes and cards.

Featured Event

Reenactors firing muskets at the Battle of Huck's defeat

Fossil Fanatics Family Day

Sep. 19 | 10 a.m. –  4 p.m.
at Museum of York County

Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged | $15 Adults, Seniors, & Youth; Free for Members and Children 3 and younger

Dive into the fantastic world of fossils as you browse Museum of York County’s vast collection! Find out how fossils are formed and what fossils tell us about past organisms. Make a fossil print or put together a fun Pangea map.  Charleston Fossil Adventures will be here from Noon to 4 p.m. with a display of South Carolina fossils and will give a presentation at 1 p.m. Join us for a fun day full of activities and fossil education as you learn more about these important relics of the past.

Upcoming Events

Museum of York County
Participants contribute images of organisms by emailing citizenscience@chmuseums.org. This month’s theme is spiders. Please include the name of the photographer and place where the photo was taken. The best photos of the month may be featured…
Tue, September 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026
/ Main Street Children's Museum
Preschool Pretend Play
Main Street Children's Museum
School is back in session, and we don’t want any of our young learners to miss out. Come practice preschool with us! Join us with circle time for singing and reading, and then head up…
Wed, September 23, 2026,  11:00 AM – 01:00 PM
/ Virtual
Wild Wonders
Museum of York County
Instead of a Saturday morning cartoon, tune in to learn about a plant or animal from the Carolinas and beyond.  Join us on Facebook, Culture &Heritage Museums’ YouTube Channel, or TikTok on the last Saturday…
Sat, September 26, 2026

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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

Unearth the Past at Fossil Fanatics Family Day

Unearth the Past at Fossil Fanatics Family Day

For Immediate Release:August 25, 2026 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.792.2572 omitchell@chmuseums.org Unearth the Past at Fossil Fanatics Family Day ROCK HILL, S.C. – Budding paleontologists and curious…

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