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The Battle of Huck’s Defeat

July 11 & 12 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Messy Maestros

Thursdays in June | 10 a.m. – Noon

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Reenactors firing muskets at the Battle of Huck's defeat

The Battle of Huck’s Defeat

July 11 & 12 | 10 a.m. –  4 p.m.
at Historic Brattonsville

$15 Adults, Seniors, & Youth (4-17)
Free CHM Members and 3 & Under

Step back in time to the sights and sounds of the American Revolution as we focus on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! Watch the annual Battle of Huck’s Defeat unfold 246 years later as you see the Carolina Piedmont’s role in the Southern Campaign, the fight for freedom, and how this battle was a crucial victory and turning point in the war!

Battle reenactments will take place at 2 p.m. each day. July 11 is the Battle of Eutaw Springs, and July 12 is the Battle of Huck’s Defeat.

Upcoming Events

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June

Citizen Science Photo Contest: Insects

Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is insects.

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June

Sensory Friendly Night

Come join us at Main Street Children’s Museum for our sensory-friendly night! Lights and sounds will be reduced for a more sensory-friendly experience. Sponsored by ABS Kids

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June

Wonderfully Weird Wednesdays: Creepy Crawlies

Creeping in the dark, these crawling blood bugs and parasites are everywhere. Join us to learn about mites, ticks, fleas, and other jumping or crawling bugs. We will look at their amazing adaptations and what their role is in the ecosystem. Also make your own bug to take home with our fun craft.

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