Christmas Candlelight Tours

Dec. 12, 13, & 14 | 3 – 9 p.m.

Limited Tickets Available

Snow Globe Surprise!

Dec. 20 | 1- 4 p.m. | Pre-registration Required

New Exhibit, Now Open!

Before the Ice Ages: Miocene and Pliocene Beasts of the Southeast

Welcome to CHM

Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic BrattonsvilleMain Street Children’s MuseumMcCelvey Center, and Museum of York County.

Historic Brattonsville

Historic Brattonsville

Main Street Children's Museum

Main Street Children's Museum

McCelvey Center

McCelvey Center

Museum of York County

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

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Dec.

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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Dec.

Holidays Heard ‘Round the World

Join us as we learn, play, and celebrate this holiday season. Each week we will focus on a different winter holiday with associated activities and crafts. This week we learn about Hanukkah.

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.

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McCelvey Updates

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

Colonel William Bratton House

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

Homestead House

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

News + Press

Historic Brattonsville celebrates Women’s History Month

Historic Brattonsville celebrates Women’s History Month

For Immediate Release:February 11, 2025 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312    mcheek@chmuseums.org Historic Brattonsville celebrates Women’s History Month Living History...

Harry Potter Science Saturday at Museum of York County

Harry Potter Science Saturday at Museum of York County

For Immediate Release:Jan. 14, 2025 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312 mcheek@chmuseums.org Unveiling the magic of the real, natural world at Museum of York County’s “Harry Potter Science...

Art for My Valentine

Art for My Valentine

For Immediate Release:Jan. 7, 2025 Contact:Marie CheekCommunity Relations CoordinatorCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7312mcheek@chmuseums.org Create a keepsake at a special Main Street Children’s Museum event – “Art for My Valentine”  ROCK...

Happy Experiences

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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!

- Sarah

Historic Brattonsville Review

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