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Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic Brattonsville, Main Street Children’s Museum, McCelvey Center, and Museum of York County.
Featured Event
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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Juneteenth and other Living History Saturdays at Historic Brattonsville
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 21, 2024 Contact: Marie Cheek Community Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museums of York County, S.C. www.chmuseums.org 803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Historic Brattonsville’s Living History Saturdays for June celebrate the…
Decomposers Glow at Museum of York County
For Immediate Release:April 9, 2024 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museums www.chmuseums.org 803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Discover the fascinating world of the Carolina Piedmont’s woodland ecosystems and agents of…
Children’s Day on the Farm 2024
For Immediate Release: April 2, 2024Contact: Marie Cheek Community Relations Coordinator Culture & Heritage Museums of York County, S.C. 803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Come play outside and step back in time — it’s Children’s Day on the Farm at Historic…
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