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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
Recreation & Leisure
Saturdays in Aug. | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Join us each Saturday in August for our Living History Saturdays focusing on Recreation & Leisure! Each Saturday we will explore different recreation and leisure activities of the 18th and 19th centuries.
Upcoming Weekends:
8/3 – 18th Century Recreation & Leisure
8/10 – Leisure Time Among the Enslaved People
8/17 – 19th Century Recreation & Leisure
8/24 – Sport
8/31 – Hobbies
Upcoming Events
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July
Citizen Science Photo Contest: Mammals & Birds of Prey
Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is mammals & birds of prey.
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July
Wake Up Sleepyhead!
It’s National Sleepy-Head Day! With droopy eyes, sleepy smiles, and (most importantly) silly pajamas, we are ready to play the day away! Come read a bedtime story, count sheep, or learn a lullaby with us as we fight to stay awake on this lovely, lazy day.
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July
Wild Wonders
Instead of a Saturday morning cartoon, tune in to learn about a plant or animal from the Carolinas and beyond. Join us on Facebook, Culture &Heritage Museums’ Youtube Channel, or TikTok on the last Saturday of each month.
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News + Press
Festivus: Seinfeld and the Natural World
For Immediate Release:Nov. 28, 2023 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Calling all Seinfeld fans for new adults-only holiday event Festivus: Seinfeld and the Natural World...
Steeped in History
For Immediate Release:Nov. 21, 2023 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Learn about South Carolina’s Tea Parties at Historic Brattonsville’s Hightower Hall Steeped in...
Christmas Candlelight Tours 2023
For Immediate Release:Nov. 14, 2023 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org New schedule for Historic Brattonsville’s annual Christmas Candlelight Tours Christmas Candlelight...
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!