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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.
Member Exclusive Event
Teatime at Hightower
May 10 | 2 – 4 p.m. | at Hightower Hall
$40 per Member and $45 per Member Guest
Pre-registration Required
You’re cordially invited to our third annual Teatime at Hightower, a CHM member-exclusive event. Join us for a delightful afternoon tea experience featuring savory tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and petite desserts!
Members are invited to bring non-member guests to this event by purchasing “Member Guest” tickets for each of their guests.
Featured Event
Sheep Shearing
May 3 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This Living History Saturday, we will be focusing on the process of turning sheep’s wool into finished textiles for clothing and household goods. This Saturday’s activities will highlight different steps in the production process.
On-going Activities:
Carding and Spinning
Weaving and Tape-weaving
Natural Dyeing
Timed Activities:
Animal feeding (10:30 a.m.)
Sheep Shearing (11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3 p.m.)
General Site Tour (2 p.m.)
Upcoming Events
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April
Citizen Science Photo Contest: Spring Flowers
Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is spring flowers.
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April
Tiny Tunes Tuesday
Join us on our Facebook page, Culture & Heritage Museums’ Youtube channel, or TikTok on the last Tuesday of each month. Tune in to sing some silly songs with the Main Street Children’s Museum educators! April’s theme is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
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May
Citizen Science Photo Contest: Songbirds
Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is songbirds.
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News + Press
Shear Fun During Sheep Shearing Season
For Immediate Release:April 22, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7244omitchell@chmuseums.org Shear Fun During Sheep Shearing Season McCONNELLS, S.C. – An annual family favorite and part of Historic...
History Brought to Life at Children’s Day on the Farm
For Immediate Release:April 8, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7244 omitchell@chmuseums.org History Brought to Life at Children’s Day on the Farm McCONNELLS, S.C. – A beloved springtime event,...
Public Welcomed to Reconsecrated Enslaved Ancestral Burial Ground Opening
For Immediate Release:Mar. 18, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7244 omitchell@chmuseums.org Public Welcomed to Reconsecrated Enslaved Ancestral Burial Ground Opening McCONNELLS, S.C. – One of 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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