Culture & Heritage Museums

Pluto Power!
2026-02-14 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
On February 18, 1930, Pluto, then classified as the 9th planet in our Solar System, was discovered by astronomer Clyde Tombaugh. Join us to learn all about Pluto, why it is now considered a dwarf planet, and why many argue that it should become a planet once again!

Letter of the Week
2026-02-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
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 “R.”

Wee Wednesday
2026-02-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Join us as we sing songs, play instruments, watch a felt-play, read a story, and make a craft. Each week has a different story and craft, centered on a monthly theme. February’s theme is “Friendly February.”
This week’s book is “The Friend Ship” with a ship craft.
Wee Wednesday’s main program will take place at 11 a.m. and the craft will be open until 1 p.m.

Carolina Skygazers Meeting
2026-02-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-01-13 19:30 - 21:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
The Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club meets on the second Tuesday of every month, except December, at 7:30 pm. We would love to have you join us!
The Museum doors open at 7 pm. Exhibits and all other spaces except for meeting areas are closed.

Afternoon Adventures
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Afternoons are an awesome time to learn. Join us each month as we focus on a different subject with fun activities. This month our subject is “history.”

Time Travel Tuesday
2026-02-10 10:00 - 10:05, 2026-01-13 10:00 - 10:05 | SC
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.

Harry Potter Science Saturday
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged | $15 for Adults, Seniors, & Youth; Free for Members and Children under 3
Are you ready for a new year at MYCO School for Witchcraft and Wizardry? Join us to explore our amazing Piedmont Alley to make sure you are ready! First, find out your house with the York County Library Book Mobile. Then you can explore herbs and plants for your natural remedies with Purecell’s Blissful Botanics. Pick out your pet at Robin’s Magical Beast Stand. Make a mini broom at Madam Ledger’s Broomstick Parlor or mail a letter at the Ebenezerville Owl Post. Do not forget to get your balloon character with Ross the Balloon Guy! Our shop will be stocked for all your wizarding needs. There may even be some surprises to see! Put on your best dress robes, have your wands at the ready and join us for Harry Potter Science Saturday at MYCO!
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Harry Potter Science Saturday at Museum of York County is intended for the education of our audience and has not been prepared, approved, or licensed by any person or entity that created, published, or produced the Harry Potter books or related properties nor is Harry Potter Science Saturday affiliated with any such person or entity.

By Way of the Back Door: The Life and Times of Molly – 1780
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00 | Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells, SC, 29726, United States
Celebrate Black History Month with us every Saturday in February from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.! Each Saturday, we’ll be taking a closer look and honoring the daily lives of enslaved people from the 18th and 19th centuries. This week, we will be focusing on The Life and Times of Molly –1780.
In 1865, an 85-year-old woman named Molly was listed as a “freedman” (a formerly-enslaved person) living and working on Harriet Bratton’s plantation. Period documents confirm that she was enslaved on the Bratton plantation as early as 1843, and she was listed in a family group with a child named Wesley. No other details are known about her life. Inferring that Molly was born in or around 1780, she lived through an era that had a dramatic impact on African Americans and the American people as a whole. Her life began during the fight for freedom in the American Revolution and saw the culmination of that freedom in the abolition of slavery in 1865. What all might Molly have witnessed during her 85 years?
On-going Activities:
• Cooking
• 18th Century Military interpretation
Timed Activities:
• Animal feeding (10:30 a.m.)
• “Black History at Historic Brattonsville” site tour (11 a.m. & 2 p.m.)
• “Look with Your Hands” tour of an 18th century home (1 p.m.)
• 18th century militia drill (3:30 p.m.)
Upcoming Saturdays:
Feb. 14 – The Life and Times of Molly –1840
Feb. 21 – The Life and Times of Molly –1855
Feb. 28 – The Life and Times of Molly –1865

Letter of the Week
2026-02-05 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
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 “Q.”

Wee Wednesday
2026-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Join us as we sing songs, play instruments, watch a felt-play, read a story, and make a craft. Each week has a different story and craft, centered on a monthly theme. February’s theme is “Friendly February.”
This week’s book is “Making a Friend” with a beaver craft.
Wee Wednesday’s main program will take place at 11 a.m. and the craft will be open until 1 p.m.

Zebras on Parade
2026-01-31 11:00 - 14:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Come celebrate International Zebra Day and learn about these wonderful creatures who also once roamed the Piedmont region.

Gnome Day
2026-01-31 10:00 - 16:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Walk-up Tickets Only | $12 Adults, Children, and Seniors; Free for members and children under 12 months
Come join us as we celebrate the artist whose work inspired our exhibits, Vernon Grant, and his love for Gnomes! Enjoy lots of fun as we bring his art to life. Do you want to dance and sing like Glen the Frog? Maybe you prefer to build a snowman like one of the Gnomes. With such a wide array of art and activities there’s no shortage of fun for everyone.

Wild Wonders
2026-01-31 10:00 - 10:05 | SC
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.

Letter of the Week
2026-01-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
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 “P.”

Wee Wednesday
2026-01-28 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Join us as we sing songs, play instruments, watch a felt-play, read a story, and make a craft. Each week has a different story and craft, centered on a monthly theme. January’s theme is “Winter Wonders.”
This week’s book is “How to Catch a Snowman” with a snowman craft.
Wee Wednesday’s main program will take place at 11 a.m. and the craft will be open until 1 p.m.

Tiny Tunes Tuesday
2026-01-27 10:00 - 10:05 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Join us on our Facebook page, 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! January’s theme is Winter Wonderland.

Letter of the Week
2026-01-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
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 “O.”

Wee Wednesday
2026-01-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Join us as we sing songs, play instruments, watch a felt-play, read a story, and make a craft. Each week has a different story and craft, centered on a monthly theme. January’s theme is “Winter Wonders.”
This week’s book is “Little Owl’s Snow” with an owl craft.
Wee Wednesday’s main program will take place at 11 a.m. and the craft will be open until 1 p.m.

How Many Moons?
2026-01-17 10:00 - 13:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
On January 7, 1610, Galileo Galilei discovered what he believed to be three bright stars close to Jupiter, which he later learned were actually moons orbiting the famous gas giant. Today, we recognize numerous moons orbiting Jupiter, and many more orbiting Saturn as well. Join us to learn about the staggering number of moons we have discovered orbiting these gas giants, those moons’ characteristics, and how they are found and confirmed.

Letter of the Week
2026-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
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 “N.”

Wee Wednesday
2026-01-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Join us as we sing songs, play instruments, watch a felt-play, read a story, and make a craft. Each week has a different story and craft, centered on a monthly theme. January’s theme is “Winter Wonders.”
This week’s book is “The Lonely Snowflake” with a snowflake craft.
Wee Wednesday’s main program will take place at 11 a.m. and the craft will be open until 1 p.m.

Afternoon Adventures
2026-01-13 13:00 - 14:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Afternoons are an awesome time to learn. Join us each month as we focus on a different subject with fun activities. This month our subject is “Literature” so head on down to join us for story time with some fun book readings. Make sure you don’t miss out on this learning adventure.

Come Draw with Me
2026-01-10 10:00 - 14:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
This event highlights the rich natural history of the Carolinas that inspires artists around our country. Featuring Piedmont regional artists at work around the Museum’s galleries. Bring your sketchpad and pencils and draw your favorite things from the Museum’s collections.

Letter of the Week
2026-01-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
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 “M.”

Wee Wednesday
2026-01-07 11:00 - 13:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
Join us as we sing songs, play instruments, watch a felt-play, read a story, and make a craft. Each week has a different story and craft, centered on a monthly theme. January’s theme is “Winter Wonders.”
This week’s book is “Winter is Here” with a dog craft.
Wee Wednesday’s main program will take place at 11 a.m. and the craft will be open until 1 p.m.

Feather Fest 2026
2026-01-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Join us to learn about our amazing feather friends who call the Piedmont home and celebrate National Bird Day. Explore specimens from our collection and make a craft to take home in our Naturalist Center!

Festivus: Seinfeld and the Natural World
2025-12-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Adults 21+ Only | $10 per Member and $20 per Non-member | Limited Walk-up Tickets Available
Join us for the 3rd annual Festivus event! Come air your grievances and enjoy an entertaining night at the museum where you’ll make connections between this beloved sit-com show and the natural world. Wear your puffy shirt or dress as your favorite Seinfeld character and hit the selfie station. Play Blow-hole Putt Putt, test your canine knowledge in the Dingo Ate Your Baby game, learn about great builders in the animal kingdom in Art Vandelay Animal Architects, and go fishing for Marble Rye. Play Frogger, perform feats of strength at the Festivus pole, experience a Seinfeld themed planetarium show, and yada, yada, yada!
Admission covers two drinks (wine and beer) and Seinfeld-themed snacks, no double dipping!
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Festivus: Seinfeld and the Natural World at the Museum of York County is intended for the education of our audience and has not been prepared, approved or licensed by any person or entity that created, published or produced the Seinfeld television series or related properties

Christmas Candlelight Tours
2025-12-13 15:00 - 2025-12-14 21:00 | Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells, SC, 29726, United States
Christmas Candlelight Tours are from 3 – 9 p.m. each day. | Timed Tours | Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged
Join us for an evening of traditional Christmas festivities and a guided candlelit tour, set in 1841, to explore the legacy of Catharine Ladd and her years leading the Brattonsville Female Seminary.
On-going activities:
• Meet Father Christmas
• Candle-dipping
• Color a Christmas greeting card
• Make a cornhusk doll ($1 additional charge)
• Brass band
• Concessions available for purchase
• Christmas shopping at Historic Brattonsville Gift Shop, Phil Gilson – Glassblower, and Deadra Johnson – Sweetgrass Basket Weaver.
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Reserve free online tickets to this event with the purchase of a CHM membership. Membership benefits include free General Admission to all Culture & Heritage Museums sites for one year from date of purchase.
Become a Member
Please note: Site will be closed to the public until 3 p.m. Brattonsville Road will be closed from 2:45 p.m. until 9 p.m. Please allow time for posted detour and arrive to check in 30 minutes prior to your tour time.
