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McCelvey Center

The York Graded School, now known as the McCelvey Center, was expanded in 1922 and served as a school for the people of York into the 1980s. Under the stewardship of the Culture & Heritage Museums, the former school building is used to store Culture & Heritage...

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Come Draw with Me 2025

Come Draw with Me 2025

For Immediate Release:Dec. 17, 2024 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312  mcheek@chmuseums.org Draw your favorite things from the Museum of York County’s collections during the annual...

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Gnome for the Holidays

Gnome for the Holidays

For Immediate Release:Nov. 19, 2024 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312mcheek@chmuseums.org Main Street Children’s Museum opens its doors for free program - “Gnome for the Holidays” ROCK HILL,...

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Art for My Valentine

Art for My Valentine

For Immediate Release:Jan. 7, 2025 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312mcheek@chmuseums.org Create a keepsake at a special Main Street Children’s Museum event – “Art for My Valentine”  ROCK...

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While Away the Winter at Historic Brattonsville

While Away the Winter at Historic Brattonsville

For Immediate Release:Dec. 17, 2024 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312    mcheek@chmuseums.org “While Away the Winter” -- Living History Saturdays for the month of January...

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Festivus: Seinfeld and the Natural World – Returns

Festivus: Seinfeld and the Natural World – Returns

For Immediate Release:Nov. 12, 2024 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312  mcheek@chmuseums.org Museum of York County’s adults-only holiday event returns - “Festivus: Seinfeld and the Natural...

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By Way of the Back Door 2025

By Way of the Back Door 2025

For Immediate Release:Jan. 7, 2025 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312    mcheek@chmuseums.org  Reflecting on the African American journey from enslavement to today --...

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Christmas Candlelight Tours 2024

Christmas Candlelight Tours 2024

For Immediate Release:Nov. 27, 2024 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312  mcheek@chmuseums.org   A glimpse into the Christmas of 1780 -- Historic Brattonsville’s Christmas Candlelight Tours...

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Vernon Grant 2024 Holiday Card & Ornament

Vernon Grant 2024 Holiday Card & Ornament

For Immediate Release:Oct. 29, 2024 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312  mcheek@chmuseums.org Kickoff the Holiday season with the annual Vernon Grant card and ornament debut along with a new...

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