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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
Mysteries of the Miocene Family Day
June 14 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Pre-registration Strongly Encouraged
Join us for the grand opening of our newest permanent exhibit! Did you know that there were once camels and bear dogs living in the Piedmont region? Learn about the Piedmont world 23 million years ago, where horses roamed and bizarre-looking beasts called our region home. Celebrate the Miocene epoch by creating your own fabulous headgear, prowl with Saber-tooths, meet living relatives of Miocene animals from the Schiele Museum’s animal ambassador program, or test your speed as a digitigrade along with other fun activities.
Upcoming Events
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May
Citizen Science Photo Contest: Songbirds
Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is songbirds.
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May
Megalodon Mania
Did you know that the massive ancient shark Megalodon lived in the oceans of the Carolinas during the Miocene Epoch? Learn all about this fearsome fish by playing a “Double Dare” themed game show and make your own (cardboard) shark tooth necklace at the Museum of York County.
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May
Miocene Discussion with Dr. Steve Fields
Join us for a discussion with Museum of York County curator, Dr. Steve Fields, to learn about the Miocene Epoch, where changes in climate altered the landscape and prompted large–scale adaptation, migration, and extinction of lifeforms.
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News + Press
June Events Honor Journey to Freedom
For Immediate Release:May 13, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.792.2572 omitchell@chmuseums.org June Events Honor Journey to Freedom McCONNELLS, S.C. – Living History Saturdays in June honor the...
New Exhibit Brings Bizarre Beasts To Life
MEDIA ALERT For Immediate Release:May 6, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7244 omitchell@chmuseums.org New Exhibit Brings Bizarre Beasts To Life ROCK HILL, S.C. – Explore the incredible landscapes...
Shear Fun During Sheep Shearing Season
For Immediate Release:April 22, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7244omitchell@chmuseums.org Shear Fun During Sheep Shearing Season McCONNELLS, S.C. – An annual family favorite and part of Historic...
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!
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