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.
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Women’s History Month: Employ Thy Time Well
Join us Saturdays in March for Women’s History Month! These Living History Saturdays focus on the lives of women in the 18th and 19th century Carolina Piedmont, both enslaved and free. Each weekend will highlight different aspects of women’s social lives, responsibilities, and pastimes, as well as the stories of women who lived on the […]
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 […]
Children’s Museum Week
Children's Museum Week activities will take place from 9–11 a.m. and from 1–3 p.m. South Carolina’s Week of Children’s Museums has begun! Join us for activities celebrating young children and how children’s museums can shape their lives in a positive way.
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.
Time Travel Tuesday
Tune in on the second Tuesday of each month to Historic Brattonsville's Facebook page, as well as Culture & Heritage Museums' YouTube channel, or TikTok to learn more about Historic Brattonsville and the history of the Carolina Piedmont.
Froggy Friends
Froggy Friends activities will take place each day from 1–3 p.m. Hop on over to the Main Street Children’s Museum. This week we celebrate spring. Join us as we play fun frog-themed games. Jump on the lily pads, put on a frog puppet show, play a song on our froggy instruments. With a different book […]
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!
Children’s Museum Week
Children's Museum Week activities will take place from 9–11 a.m. each day. South Carolina’s Week of Children’s Museums has begun! Join us for activities celebrating young children and how children’s museums can shape their lives in a positive way.
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!
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Eggstravaganza activities will take place each day from 9–11 a.m. and from 1–3 p.m. A certain bunny has paid us a visit, and he left something behind for all of our friends! Can you help us find the eggs? After the egg hunt, make sure to make your own art to take home. We'll […]