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Night Hike

Ever wonder what creatures you 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. We will meet in the parking lot behind […]

Boo-seum!

Monsters, monsters everywhere. Mini monsters, massive monsters, you’re in for a scare. Explore the tree of the vampire bats and escape down the slide before becoming a snack. Head to the house to make monster stew. A delightful recipe that’s fun to do. Go to the garden and make lanterns with Scarecrow, then sit down […]

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.

Harvest on the Homestead

Come celebrate fall with us! Learn about the Carolina Piedmont’s agricultural heritage with activities people historically did during the harvest season. Each weekend in October will highlight one harvest-specific theme. This weekend we will be focusing on pumpkins & spice. Activities include: • 18th century cooking: Pumpkin Stuffed with Apples and Pumpkin Pie • 19th […]

Spooky Saturdays

Join us select Saturdays in October to learn about spooky science topics! Explore the worlds of parasites, insects, arachnids, and fungi with exciting activities and spine-chilling specimens.

National Chemistry Week Celebration

Participants can celebrate National Chemistry Week by participating in activities in the classroom and by receiving handouts. The 2024 theme is “Picture Perfect Chemistry,” all about photography and imaging.

Tiny Tunes Tuesday

Join us on Facebook, 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. Each month features its own theme with two educational songs that you can practice with your child to help develop their early learning skills. October’s theme […]

Afternoon Adventures

Come join us every other Tuesday for an interactive lesson. Spin the wheel to see what the adventure will be today. With a new theme each month, there’s no shortage of fun. This month’s theme: “Animals." Join us in the afternoons, when learning is an adventure.

Wee Wednesday

 Wee Wednesday will take place at 9:30 a.m. This week’s book is “Meowl-O-Ween” with a black cat craft.

Letter of the Week

We love to learn. Join us each Thursday to learn your letters through letter songs and practice identifying things that start with this week’s letter. Afterwards, make sure to search the museum for the missing letters, if you can find it bring it to an educator to earn a sticker! This week’s letter is “H.”

Our Favorite Cookbooks

This month's Living History Saturdays focus on cookbooks from the 18th and 19th centuries that feature prominently in Brattonsville’s cooking demonstrations. Each weekend will highlight dishes from a different book, as well as activities that reflect the era of publication. This weekend we will be cooking with The Art of Cookery Made Plain and Easy, […]

It’s a Bison, Not a Buffalo

Join us to celebrate National Bison Day! Learn about the largest land mammal in North America that once roamed the the Carolina Piedmont.