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Gnome Day

March 22 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Women's History Month

March 22 & 29  |  10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Wee Wednesdays

Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.

Letter of the Week

Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

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

Gnome Day!

Saturday, March 22 | 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Come join us as we celebrate the artist whose work inspired our exhibits, Vernon Grant, and his love for Gnomes! Join us as we bring his children’s art to life. Practice playing music like Glen the Frog, make (pretend) pies in the house, help the gnome find his shoe, and make your own gnome house with paper dolls. Have fun with us and enjoy some living art today.

Walk-up Tickets Only, available on a first-come, first-served basis

$8 per person, Free for CHM Members & Children under 12 months

Upcoming Events

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Time Travel Tuesday

Tune in one Tuesday 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.

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Afternoon Adventures

Come join us for an interactive lesson. Spin the wheel to see what the adventure will be today. With a new theme each month, there’s no shortage of fun. This month’s theme: “Art.” Join us in the afternoons, when learning is an adventure.

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Wee Wednesday

March’s theme is “Marvelous March!” Wee Wednesday will take place at 9:30 a.m. This week’s book is “Snow Rabbit, Spring Day” with a Seasons craft.

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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

Culture & Heritage Museums receives Leadership in History Award

Culture & Heritage Museums receives Leadership in History Award

For Immediate Release: June 20, 2023 Contact: Marie Cheek Community Relations Coordinator Culture & Heritage Museums www.chmuseums.org 803.909.7312  mcheek@chmuseums.org Culture & Heritage Museums receives prestigious Award of Excellence for exhibit...

McCelvey now listed on National Register of Historic Places

McCelvey now listed on National Register of Historic Places

For Immediate Release: June 6, 2023 Contact: Marie Cheek Community Relations Coordinator Culture & Heritage Museums www.chmuseums.org 803.909.7312    mcheek@chmuseums.org An excellent example of Neoclassical architecture and York’s first public...

MYCO’s New Summer Exhibit

MYCO’s New Summer Exhibit

For Immediate Release: May 16, 2023 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312       mcheek@chmuseums.org Museum of York County’s new interactive summer exhibit is an adventure in early literacy...

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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