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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
The Battle of Huck's Defeat
July 12 & 13 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged
Step back in time to the sights and sounds of the American Revolution! Watch the annual Battle of Huck’s Defeat unfold on the 245th anniversary and learn about the Carolina Piedmont’s role in the Southern Campaign. This year, we will highlight 1775, the 250th anniversary of the beginning of the American Revolution, and the reasons people in the Carolina Piedmont supported (or opposed) war with Great Britain.
Upcoming Events
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July
Citizen Science Photo Contest: Birds of Prey & Mammals
Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is birds of prey & mammals.
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July
Time Travel Tuesday
Tune in on the second Tuesday of each month to Historic Brattonsville’s Facebook page, as well as Culture & Heritage Museums’ YouTube channel, or TikTok to learn more about Historic Brattonsville and the history of the Carolina Piedmont.
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July
Messy Maestros
Join us on Thursdays this summer as we create messy masterpieces. Opportunities abound for memorable, messy moments, so please wear clothes that are art-worthy! July’s theme is “Paint.” This week we are making Roller Paintings.
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News + Press
By Way of the Back Door 2025
For Immediate Release:Jan. 7, 2025 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Reflecting on the African American journey from enslavement to today --...
Come Draw with Me 2025
For Immediate Release:Dec. 17, 2024 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Draw your favorite things from the Museum of York County’s collections during the annual...
While Away the Winter at Historic Brattonsville
For Immediate Release:Dec. 17, 2024 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org “While Away the Winter” -- Living History Saturdays for the month of January...
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!