Welcome to CHM
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
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
6
Dec.
Life on Mars?
On December 6, 2006, NASA revealed images from its Surveyor craft that suggested the presence of liquid water on Mars. Join us to learn about the importance of this discovery and how it has led to scientists considering the possibility that there once was life on the Red Planet!
6-7
Dec.
Gnome for the Holidays
9
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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News + Press
Festivus for the Rest of Us- Sitcom Meets Science
For Immediate Release:December 2, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.792.2572 omitchell@chmuseums.org Festivus for the Rest of Us- Sitcom Meets Science ROCK HILL, S.C. – Seinfeld enthusiasts are invited...
Christmas Candlelight Tours Return for the Holiday Season
For Immediate Release:November 18, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.909.7244 omitchell@chmuseums.org Christmas Candlelight Tours Return for the Holiday Season McCONNELLS, S.C. –A beloved holiday...
Magic in the Air at Boo-seum
For Immediate Release:October 7, 2025 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museumswww.chmuseums.org803.792.2572 omitchell@chmuseums.org Magic in the Air ROCK HILL, S.C. – Magic is in the air at Boo-seum, Main Street Children’s Museum’s...
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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