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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
The Battle of Huck's Defeat
July 12 & 13 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged
Step back in time to the sights and sounds of the American Revolution! Watch the annual Battle of Huck’s Defeat unfold on the 245th anniversary and learn about the Carolina Piedmont’s role in the Southern Campaign. This year, we will highlight 1775, the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution, and the reasons people in the Carolina Piedmont supported (or opposed) war with Great Britain.
Upcoming Events
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June
Citizen Science Photo Contest: Insects
Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is insects.
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June
Wonderful Wednesday – Wonders of Headgear
Are they cats or not? Join us to learn about saber tooth cats and nimravids, non-feline saber tooths that once prowled the Piedmont. Join us for fun crafts while learning about these amazing ancient mammals.
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June
A Sense of History: Art You Can Smell and Hear
Join us for this Living History Saturday as we demonstrate the historic and cultural importance of traditional arts and skilled trades. This Saturday, we are focusing on the arts that enslaved and free Black individuals practiced historically, which you can smell and hear.
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News + Press
Where Loyalties Lie: Huck’s Defeat Battle Reenactment
For Immediate Release:June 17, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7244 omitchell@chmuseums.org Where Loyalties Lie: Huck’s Defeat Battle Reenactment McCONNELLS, S.C. – Step back in time to the...
Before the Ice Ages: Miocene and Pliocene Beasts of the Southeast
For Immediate Release:May 20, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.792.2572 omitchell@chmuseums.org Before the Ice Ages: Miocene and Pliocene Beasts of the SoutheastOpening June 14 at Mysteries of the Miocene...
June Events Honor Journey to Freedom
For Immediate Release:May 13, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.792.2572 omitchell@chmuseums.org June Events Honor Journey to Freedom McCONNELLS, S.C. – Living History Saturdays in June honor 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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