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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
Pots and Blooms – A Springtime Topiary Workshop
April 19 | 2 – 4 p.m. | Member Exclusive
at Museum of York County
$25 per Member & per Member Guest
Pre-registration Required
This workshop is best suited for ages 12 & up.
Join us for a fresh flower topiary workshop, the perfect way to welcome spring! CHM members and their guests are invited to this hands-on event. Learn expert techniques for working with moss to create lush, natural-looking plantscapes, shaping flowers for a topiary look, and transforming terra cotta pots into showstoppers. Enjoy inspiration from our gorgeous springtime tablescape and take home your own beautiful creation. Bring a friend and make unforgettable memories together. Also, be sure to bring scissors or your garden shears; all other materials are provided. Light refreshments will be served. Don’t miss out! Spaces are limited.
Featured Event
Children's Day on the Farm
April 25 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
at Historic Brattonsville
Do you think you would learn most from art, mystery, or occupation? Join us to explore how children were educated in the 18th and 19th century Carolina Piedmont. From the schoolroom and the barnyard to the trade shop and the hearth, this event will center on the arts, mysteries, and occupations that taught children about their world.
On-going Activities
• The Arts: Cooking & Candle-Dipping
• The Mysteries: Meet the Naturalist with Dr. Steve Fields & Toys and Games
• The Occupations: Writing with Quill Pens, 18th Century Blacksmithing, 18th Century “Mantua-Making” (ladies’ dressmaking), and “Animal Husbandry”
Timed Activities
• Brattonsville site tours (11 a.m., 1 p.m., & 3 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
Easter Eggstravaganza
A certain bunny has paid us a visit, and he left something behind for all of our friends! Can you help us find the eggs? After the egg hunt, be sure to make a fun Easter craft to take home. The egg hunt will take place from 10 – 11 a.m, with the craft staying open until Noon. We hope you’ll join us for an eggscelent time.
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April
The Stupendous Space Shuttle
On April 4, 1983, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for the first time. Join us to learn about the Space Shuttle program, how it improved over previous space missions, and what it has taught us about living and working in space.
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By the Sweat of Our Brows 2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 1, 2020Contact: Marie Cheek, Community Relations Coordinator, Culture & Heritage Museums803.909.7312mcheek@chmuseums.org Historic Brattonsville’s descendant community reflects on their heritage in new video series for annual “By...
Ice Age Carolinas seminar series
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2020 Contact: Marie Cheek, Community Relations Coordinator, Culture & Heritage Museums 803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Remote learning opportunity focuses on Ice Age Carolinas Enrollment open for Museum of York County’s...
Astronomy classes – remote learning opportunity
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 25, 2020 Contact: Marie Cheek, Community Relations Coordinator, Culture & Heritage Museums 803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Remote learning opportunity focuses on active participation in astronomy Enrollment open for Museum of...
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