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Teatime at Hightower

May 10 | 2 – 4 p.m. | Member Exclusive

Sheep Shearing

May 3 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Makers with Mom

May 17 | 9:30 & 10:30 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

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!

Our Teatime event is a lovely way to spend the afternoon together, and create special memories!

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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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

Spring Fun at Main Street Children’s Museum

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....

Historic Brattonsville celebrates Women’s History Month

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...

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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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