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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
“Space Craze” lunch & learn program at Museum of York County
For Immediate Release: April 18, 2023Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org “Space Craze” lunch & learn program at Museum of York...
Springtime on the Brattonsville Farm
For Immediate Release: April 4, 2023 Contact: Marie Cheek Community Relations Coordinator Culture & Heritage Museums of York County, S.C. 803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Springtime programs at Historic Brattonsville highlight work and play on the farm...
Children’s Museum Week April 1-7
For Immediate Release: April 4, 2023 Contact: Marie Cheek Community Relations Coordinator Culture & Heritage Museums of York County, S.C. 803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org South Carolina Governor Declares April 1-7 as Children’s Museum Week Main Street...
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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