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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.
Member Exclusive Event
Teatime at Hightower
May 10 | 2 – 4 p.m. | at Hightower Hall
$40 per Member and $45 per Member Guest
Pre-registration Required
You’re cordially invited to our third annual Teatime at Hightower, a CHM member-exclusive event. Join us for a delightful afternoon tea experience featuring savory tea sandwiches, freshly baked scones, and petite desserts!
Members are invited to bring non-member guests to this event by purchasing “Member Guest” tickets for each of their guests.
Featured Event
Sheep Shearing
May 3 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This Living History Saturday, we will be focusing on the process of turning sheep’s wool into finished textiles for clothing and household goods. This Saturday’s activities will highlight different steps in the production process.
On-going Activities:
Carding and Spinning
Weaving and Tape-weaving
Natural Dyeing
Timed Activities:
Animal feeding (10:30 a.m.)
Sheep Shearing (11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3 p.m.)
General Site Tour (2 p.m.)
Upcoming Events
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April
Citizen Science Photo Contest: Spring Flowers
Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is spring flowers.
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April
Tiny Tunes Tuesday
Join us on our Facebook page, Culture & Heritage Museums’ Youtube channel, or TikTok on the last Tuesday of each month. Tune in to sing some silly songs with the Main Street Children’s Museum educators! April’s theme is Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
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May
Citizen Science Photo Contest: Songbirds
Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is songbirds.
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News + Press
Spring Fun at Main Street Children’s Museum
For Immediate Release: March 11, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing Manager Culture & Heritage Museums www.chmuseums.org 803.909.7244omitchell@chmuseums.org Fun spring-time programs for the wee ones at Main Street Children’s Museum ROCK HILL, S.C....
Ancestral Burial Ground to be reconsecrated by the Brattonsville Descendant Community
Media Alert For Immediate Release: Feb. 18, 2025 Media Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Ancestral Burial Ground to be reconsecrated by...
Historic Brattonsville celebrates Women’s History Month
For Immediate Release:February 11, 2025 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Historic Brattonsville celebrates Women’s History Month Living History...
Happy Experiences
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!
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