Culture & Heritage Museums

Letter of the Week
2026-01-15 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Carolina Skygazers Meeting
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
2026-01-13 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.

Time Travel Tuesday
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.

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!
Tickets
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.
Tickets
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.

Christmas Candlelight Tours - Member Exclusive
2025-12-12 15:00 - 21:00 | Historic Brattonsville, 1444 Brattonsville Rd, McConnells, SC, 29726, United States
Member Exclusive | 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.
Member Exclusive Perks:
In addition to tours, members enjoy:
• Complimentary Concessions including, Toasty Grilled Cheese, Warm Tomato Soup, Hoop Cheese and Crackers, Fresh Popcorn, Hot Cocoa with seasonal toppings, S’mores, and Creamy Fudge
• A visit and photo with Father Christmas in a rustic country setting
• And a take home 2025 keepsake coloring ornament
On-going activities:
• Candle-dipping
• Color a Christmas greeting card
• Make a cornhusk doll (Complimentary Dec. 12 only)
• Brass band
• Christmas shopping at Historic Brattonsville Gift Shop, Phil Gilson – Glassblower, and Deadra Johnson – Sweetgrass Basket Weaver.
Tickets
Friday, Dec.12 is exclusive to members only. Members who wish to bring guests can upgrade to a donor level. This upgrade comes with exclusive guest passes—perfect for sharing with friends or family. (Number of passes varies by donor level.) Members can also visit on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 13-14, and purchase non-member tickets for their guests. Non-members, whether pre-registered or not, who would like to visit on Friday will need to purchase a membership to attend.
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.

Boo-seum
2025-10-25 10:00 - 16:00 | Main Street Children’s Museum, 133 E. Main, Rock Hill, SC, 29730, United States
$12 for Children & Adults | Free for Members & Children Under 12 months
Walk-up Tickets Only
Magic, magic in the air. Something new to discover everywhere. Start off with the crystal ball, it shows a quest for one and all. Work your way to the wizard’s tower as the fun grows hour by hour. Put together the magic mirror as it makes things ever clearer. Make a wish upon a star, but which is the right one? Is it near or far? Can you find the rabbit hiding under a hat? Keep a close eye as it switches this way and that. Time to unscramble the magic words and say them loud so they can be heard. Make your own magic hat and wand, do it together to strengthen your bond. One last thing before you go, head upstairs for a magic show! With lots of tricks and joy to share, and even a visit from a magical hare! We hope you enjoyed this playful rhyme. Now, head on over for a magical time.

Epoch Tour: MYCO's Version
2025-10-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Museum of York County, 4621 Mt. Gallant Rd., Rock Hill, SC, 29732, United States
Pre-registration Required | $10 per Member and $20 per Non-member | Recommended for Ages 12 & Up
Join us for a fun educational evening at the Museum of York County as we explore lyrics and titles of Taylor Swift songs that tie to the museum’s collections and natural history. You’ll learn about animals that mate for life; make a mask based on animal markings and patterns; explore matriarchal societies in the animal world; examine the importance of scavengers; and scrutinize small but dangerous creatures. Additional activities include making Friends of Nature bracelets, scavenger hunts, and Epoch Tours of the Museum’s galleries. Light refreshments will be served. ​
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Epoch Tour (MYCO’s Version) at Museum of York County is intended for the education of our audience and has not been prepared, approved or licensed by Taylor Swift or any person or entity that created, published or produced any Taylor Swift music or related properties nor is Epoch Tour (MYCO’s Version) affiliated with any such person or entity.
