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Mysteries of the Miocene

Family Day

June 14 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Living History Saturdays in June

June 7 & 21 – A Sense of History, June 14 – Juneteenth, and June 28 – Independence Day

Welcome to CHM

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

Featured Event

Mysteries of the Miocene Family Day

June 14 | 10 a.m.  – 4 p.m.

Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged

Join us for the grand opening of our newest permanent exhibit! Did you know that there were once camels and bear dogs living in the Piedmont region? Learn about the Piedmont world 23 million years ago, where horses roamed and bizarre-looking beasts called our region home. Celebrate the Miocene epoch by creating your own fabulous headgear, prowl with Saber-tooths, meet living relatives of Miocene animals from the Schiele Museum’s animal ambassador program, or test your speed as a digitigrade along with other fun activities.

Upcoming Events

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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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May

Musical May

The museum’s alive with the sound of music. Join us this month as we learn all about music. Each week in May will have a different music lesson, culminating in a dance party at the end. This week, we learn about brass and woodwind instruments. Head up to the classroom after to make your own instrument craft!

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May

May Flowers

Fun is in bloom. Join us as we plant and pick flowers in the garden and decorate the house with bouquets. Make sure to head upstairs and make your own craft flowers to take home in our classroom. Help your child blossom and play with us today.

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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

June Events Honor Journey to Freedom

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...

New Exhibit Brings Bizarre Beasts To Life

New Exhibit Brings Bizarre Beasts To Life

MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release:May 6, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7244 omitchell@chmuseums.org New Exhibit Brings Bizarre Beasts To Life ROCK HILL, S.C. – Explore the incredible landscapes...

Shear Fun During Sheep Shearing Season

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...

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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!

- Sarah

Historic Brattonsville Review

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