World Wildlife Day
Join us to learn about Piedmont wildlife in preparation for World Wildlife Day. See our amazing specimens like the black bear, the bobcat, and our state mammal, the white tail […]
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Jumpin’ Jupiter
On March 5, 1979, Voyager 1 became just the third manmade craft to conduct a flyby of Jupiter and discovered many fascinating aspects of our solar system’s largest planet. Join […]
Carolina Skygazers Meeting
The Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club meets the second Tuesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 pm. We would love to have you join us!
Will the real Buzzard Stand up? Celebrate Buzzard Day
Buzzard or Vulture? Join us to celebrate these large birds we see every day in the Piedmont Region. Learn what a buzzard really is and why vultures are so important to our ecosystem while having some fun.
Homeschool Series – Miocene
Registration for this series has closed. | Dates included in Series are Feb. 19, Mar. 19, & April 16 Travel way back in time with us to the Miocene and Pliocene Epochs! As we travel from the Early Miocene to the Late Pliocene, we will discover fantastic creatures such as horses, gomphotheres, Daeodon, sabertooth animals, […]
Spring into Space
Did you know that we get our seasons from the way the Earth moves around the Sun? Join us for an in-depth look at the science and history behind the change from winter to spring, including fun activities and a craft that will have you making a rabbit who lives on the Moon!
Wild Wonders
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 of each month.
Citizen Science Photo Contest – Spring Flowers
Send us your photos for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is spring flowers. The best photos of the month may be featured in a virtual exhibition. The first week after the contest ends each month the winner will be announced via Facebook. Observations may be submitted all month long […]
Miocene drop-in: Armadillos on the Move!
Have you seen a wild armadillo in your backyard or crossing the street? If you have, your eyes are not deceiving you! What kind of animal are they and why are they showing up here? Make a paper plate armadillo; learn about their origin, some myths surrounding them, and why they are on the move.
Carolina Skygazers Meeting
The Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club meets the second Tuesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 pm. We would love to have you join us!
Night Hike at Brattonsville
Weather Permitting | Pre-registration Required Ever wonder what creatures you can hear at night? Join Museum of York County's Senior Interpreter on a night hike at Historic Brattonsville. We will hike the trail to quiet spots to hear and see what animals come out in the evening and learn about their unique adaptations. To register, […]
Yuri’s Night
On April 12, 1961, Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space. Join us for a celebration of this historic feat with activities including a space-themed game show, a demonstration of how objects are affected by gravity in space, an astronaut badge craft, and a virtual reality voyage all over our Solar System!