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.

10

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

By Way of the Back Door 2025

By Way of the Back Door 2025

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Come Draw with Me 2025

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

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...

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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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