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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
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Dec. 12, 13, & 14 | 3 – 9 p.m.
at Historic Brattonsville
Dec. 12 – Members Only
Dec. 13 & 14 – Everyone Welcome!
Join us for an evening of traditional Christmas festivities and a guided candlelit tour, set in 1841, to explore the legacy of Catharine Ladd and her years leading the Brattonsville Female Seminary.
On-going activities:
• Meet Father Christmas
• Candle-dipping
• Color a Christmas greeting card
• Make a cornhusk doll ($1 additional charge on Dec. 13 & 14)
• Brass band
• Concessions available for purchase
• Christmas shopping at Historic Brattonsville Gift Shop, Phil Gilson – Glassblower, and Deadra Johnson – Sweetgrass Basket Weaver.
Upcoming Events
12
Dec.
Christmas Candlelight Tours – Members’ Night
Join us for an evening of traditional Christmas festivities and a guided candlelit tour, set in 1841, to explore the legacy of Catharine Ladd and her years leading the Brattonsville Female Seminary.
13-14
Dec.
Christmas Candlelight Tours
Join us for an evening of traditional Christmas festivities and a guided candlelit tour, set in 1841, to explore the legacy of Catharine Ladd and her years leading the Brattonsville Female Seminary.
13
Dec.
Meteor Madness
On December 13 and 14 2025, the Geminid meteor shower will peak, giving a spectacular show to those who can see it. Join us to learn all about meteors, how they differ from asteroids, and what they can teach us about our Universe!
13
Dec.
Creatures in our Books
What do Moby Dick, Charlotte’s Web, and Life of Pi have in common? These incredible literary works tell us more about animals! Join us as we explore the real and imaginary animals of famous literary works. What can these fictional works tell the human impact and us about animals on the environment? Come and find out!
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News + Press
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
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
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
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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