Closed Dec. 24, 25, & 26

All CHM sites will be closed in observance of Christmas.

Come Draw with Me

Jan. 10 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Wee Wednesday

Returning January 7 at 11 a.m.

Letter of the Week

Returning January 8 at 11 a.m.

New Exhibit, Now Open!

Before the Ice Ages: Miocene and Pliocene Beasts of the Southeast

Welcome to CHM

Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic BrattonsvilleMain Street Children’s MuseumMcCelvey Center, and Museum of York County.

Historic Brattonsville

Historic Brattonsville

Main Street Children's Museum

Main Street Children's Museum

McCelvey Center

McCelvey Center

Museum of York County

Museum of York County

Featured Event

Festivus: Seinfeld & the Natural World

Dec. 19 | 6:30 –  8:30 p.m.
at Museum of York County

Pre-registration Required | Adults 21+ Only
$10 per Member and $20 per Non-member

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!

Upcoming Events

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Dec.

Holidays Heard ‘Round the World

Join us as we learn, play, and celebrate this holiday season. Each week we will focus on a different winter holiday with associated activities and crafts. This week we learn about the Winter Solstice.

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Dec.

Festivus: Seinfeld & the Natural World

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. 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, experience a Seinfeld-themed planetarium show, and yada, yada, yada!

20

Dec.

Snow Globe Surprise

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Bring the magic of winter’s wonders inside with a snow globe! Using jars, water, glitter, and winter figurines you can make a fun and decorative project with your child. Help your child bring the wonder of winter home. Pre-registration Required.

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McCelvey Updates

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

Colonel William Bratton House

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

Homestead House

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

News + Press

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...

Boo-seum! at Main Street Children’s Museum

Boo-seum! at Main Street Children’s Museum

For Immediate Release:Oct. 8, 2024 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312mcheek@chmuseums.org Boo-seum at Main Street Children’s Museum – watch out for the little monsters!  ROCK HILL, S.C....

Spooky Saturdays at Museum of York County

Spooky Saturdays at Museum of York County

For Immediate Release:Sept. 24, 2024 Contact: Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Spooky Saturdays at Museum of York County connects literary classics with the creepy world of...

Happy Experiences

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Such a wonderful way to learn history! Everyone who worked and volunteered at Brattonsville was patient, kind, and answered all of the kids’ questions. We look forward to going back soon!

- Sarah

Historic Brattonsville Review

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