All Cultural & Heritage Museums Programs
July 08 | August 08 | September 08
October 08 | November 08 | December 08
2008 Summer Camps
Looking for action, adventure, and mystery this summer? You'll find them at CHM summer camps!
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Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Program Series
at the Museum of York County - New in 2008!
This summer, enjoy our new family-friendly summer program series, wher our museum collections come to life. Meet majestic birds of prey, experience African drumming, stories, and songs, and learn how we are all connected to our river and the natural world. Afterwards, explore the museum, take part in special hands-on activities, or enjoy a picnic outdoors. Groups of 15 or more must call 803.981.9182 for advance registrations.
Wednesdays June 11 - July 30
Special program: 11 a.m.
Hands-on activities: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
The 11:00 program African Story and Song with Kitty Wilson Evans is nearly full. Please join us at noon for an additional performance. Hands-on activities will begin at 11:00 in the Museum galleries.
Cost includes museum admission:
Adults $7, Seniors $6, Youth 4-17 $5, and Children under 3 FREE, CHM members FREE. Group rates available.
McCelvey's Arts-In-Education Program 2007-2008
McCelvey Center offers quality performing arts programs to regional schools. For information or to make reservations, please call 803.684.3948 ext. 27, Monday-Friday between 10 am and 4 pm. Space is limited and reservations are strongly recommended.
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This program is funded in part by the South Carolina Arts Commission which receives support from the National Endowment for the Arts and a 21st Century Community Learning Centers Grant.
2008-2009 McCelvey Series Season Tickets
Season tickets for the McCelvey Series go on sale in July.
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Museum of Life & the Environment
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Settlemyre Planetarium at the Museum of York County
Group rates are available for ten or more; please call 803.981.9182 to make reservations.
Adults must accompany children. Cost: Museum Members: free; non-members: $5/adults, $4/ seniors, $3/ students, children under 5 free.
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Living History Days
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturdays, year-round
Regular Admission
Step back in time as costumed interpreters bring to life the 18th and 19th centuries. Witness life in the Carolina Backcountry through activities such as farming, shearing sheep, picking cotton and military drills. Activites and demonstrations vary weekly.
July 08 Programs
Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Program Series
African Story and Song
July 2, Museum of York County
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Let Kitty Wilson-Evans transport you to Africa through her powerful performance of African stories and songs. Recommended for all ages.
Presented by CHM interpreter Kitty Wilson-Evans.
Celebrate American Independence
July 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Historic Brattonsville
FREE with regular admission
Join us as we honor our nation's birth 1840's style with games, cooking demos, musket firings, children's military drills and a reading of the Declaration of Independence.
Fourth of July Celebration
July 4, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
McCelvey Center
FREE
Bring your lawn chairs and settle in for the 6 p.m. opening ceremony, featuring patriotic music, the Pledge of Allegiance and posting of the colors. Bobby Plair, Jr. will play the National Anthem on trumpet. Then stay for food, kid-friendly activities, a live band and fireworks to close out the night.
Ancestors & Archives
Tour of the Archives
July 5, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Program Series
On the Wing
July 9, Museum of York County
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Eagles, hawks and falcons have special adaptations, allowing them to hunt efficiently during daylight hours. Meet several diurnal birds and learn about their specialized hunting techniques. Recommended for ages 5 and up.
Presented by Carolina Raptor Center.
Battle of Huck's Defeat
July 12-13
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Historic Brattonsville
Cost: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Youth 4-17,
FREE for Children 3 and younger. $2 CHM member discount.
This Revolutionary War reenactment brings to life the war in the Carolina
backcountry. During the event three significant battles will be reenacted including Huck’s Defeat. Other activities include camp life demonstrations, music, firearms presentations, and theatrical performances which will bring to life the tumultuous times of the American Revolution. Younger visitors are especially invited to explore the Children’s Encampment area where they are free to try their hand at historic toys and games, take part in military drills, explore a Revolutionary war camp and hear kid friendly ghost stories. Shopping and foods will be available.
Battle reenactment will take place at 12:00 Noon and 2:00 PM on Saturday and at 2:00 PM on Sunday.
Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Program Series
Fish Tales
July 16, Museum of York County
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What happens when a foolish fisherman bumps into a know-it-all naturalist on the banks of the Catawba River? Come find out, and laugh out loud as you learn all about the animals that live in our river. Recommended for all ages.
Presented by CHM staff.
Ancestors & Archives
Using Newspapers for Research
July 19, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Program Series
African Story and Song
July 23, Museum of York County
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Let Kitty Wilson-Evans transport you to Africa through her powerful performance of African stories and songs. Recommended for all ages.
Presented by CHM interpreter Kitty Wilson-Evans.
Wonderful Wednesdays Summer Program Series
Catawba Cultural Traditions
July 30, Museum of York County
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We are all connected by the river. Through stories and music, learn of the traditional ties between the Catawba people and the river we all share. Recommended for all ages.
Presented by Catawba Cultural Preservation Project.
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August 08 Programs
Ancestors & Archives
Tales from the Flood of 1916
August 2, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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Sights & Sounds of the American Revolution
August 5, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Historic Brattonsville
Cost: Free with regular admission
Let the sound of field drums and wooden fifes take you back over 200 years to the time of George Washington and Paul Revere as the Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps perform their Revolutionary War music. Recall the days when fifing and drumming was used to relay commands to soldiers, direct movement of units and provide inspiration. Ongoing tours of the Col. William Bratton home and hearth cooking demonstrations. Following the performance, muster with militia and observe the firing of black powder weapons.
Schedule of Activites
11:00 a.m. - Performance by the Plymouth Fife & Drum Corps
of Plymouth, Michigan
11:45 a.m. - Voices of the Revolution; readings from history
12:00 p.m. - Military Drill and Weapons Demonstration
Ongoing - Tours of the Colonel William Bratton Home and hearth cooking demonstration.
River Ramblers Series
Worth Mountain Park & Pickneyville
August 9, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: $20 CHM members; $25 for non-members.
A new series of monthly day trips will introduce participants to the story of the Catawba and Broad rivers. Geologist Irene Boland, natural history curator Steve Fields and historian Michael Scoggins discuss the natural and cultural history of the area. Wear clothing appropriate for moderate hiking, bring bag lunch, water and sunscreen. Meet at the Museum of York County. Must be 18 or older to participate due to van restrictions. Click Here for River Programming>>
Register by August 1st by contacting Barbara Ardery
803.981.9182 or bardrey@chmuseums.org.
Take a Child Outside
August 11, 7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: $5 per family for CHM members, $8 per family for non-members. Recommended for ages 4 and up with an adult
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 4
Call 803.981.9182. Space is limited. No refunds after registration deadline.
This family workshop, facilitated by Liz Baird of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, is offered in recognition of international “Take a Child Outside Week” (Sept. 24-30). Learn about the benefits of outdoor time and share in activities. Each family will receive a magnification loupe to take home.
Bridges & Trails: Connecting Community to Nature
August 12, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: FREE
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, August 5
Call 803.981.9182.
Learn about two projects, the Carolina Thread Trail and A Bridge and Its Place and what they could mean to you. Carolina Thread Trail Project Director Ann Browning will give an overview of the planned regional trail network. Deborah Ryan, associate professor in the School of Architecture at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte will discuss a project for planning footbridges to unite segments of the trail. Designs and results of the student study are on exhibit at the Museum of York County. Click Here for River Programming>>
Ancestors & Archives
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
August 16, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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2008 Vintage Celebration
15th Anniversary Wine Tasting
August 23, 2008
Museum of York County
7:30 to 11 p.m.
Cost: Tickets are $50/ CHM member , $60/non-member and $90/Couple for CHM members.
Celebrate the 15 th anniversary event with special guest Stuart Roy, director of wine and spirits at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas. Silent and live auctions, wine and beer tastings and wine raffle.
An exclusive Vintner Tasting begins at 6:30 p.m. for Vintner level participants. Become a Vintner>>
For more information about general admission tickets or the Vintner Tasting, please contact Michelle DiEduardo, Special Events Manager, by phone at 803.329.2121 ext. 113 or by e-mail at mdieduardo@chmuseums.org .
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September 08 Programs
Ancestors & Archives
Decipher Handwriting and Misspellings
September 6, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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Our Natural World Book Club
The Sense of Wonder by Rachel Carson
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
September 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Fort Mill Library
Second Tuesdays, September 9, 2008 - May 12, 2009
Teaming up with York County's Fort Mill Library, this new Book Club will read and discuss a variety of books that provide us with a deeper understanding of our place within the natural world. Books will include classic literature, engaging non-fiction works, young adult fiction, etc.
Please call the Fort Mill Library at 803.547.4114 to register or for general information. Or, stop by the Library to register and pick up your books. For questions on content, please contact discussion leader Nancy Crane at ncrane@chmuseums.org or 803.329.2121 x112.
Habitat Stewards Training
September 12-13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: $30 CHM members, $40 non-members
Register by September 5th by calling 803.981.9182. Space is limited. No refunds after this date.
Help make your backyard and community wildlife-friendly as we host Habitat Stewards, a National Wildlife Federation workshop. Become a Certified Habitat Steward and learn how to improve your home and work with individuals, schools, businesses and places of worship to create wildlife habitats in our community. Topics include gardening with native plants, composting, backyard bird identification and management, water conservation and soil stewardship.
River Ramblers Series
Nation Ford and the future museum on the Catawba
September 13, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: $20 CHM members; $25 for non-members.
Geologist Irene Boland, natural history curator Steve Fields and historian Michael Scoggins discuss the natural and cultural history of the area. Wear clothing appropriate for moderate hiking, bring bag lunch, water and sunscreen. Meet at the Museum of York County. Must be 18 or older to participate due to van restrictions. Click Here for River Programming>>
Register by September 5th by contacting Barbara Ardery
803.981.9182 or bardrey@chmuseums.org.
By the Sweat of Our Brows:
The African American Experience
September 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Historic Brattonsville
Cost: $8 Adults, $6 Senior, $4 Youth (ages 4-17), Children 3 and under Free. CHM member discount $2.
Learn about the lives of Africans from their homeland to the site of Historic Brattonsville and beyond through powerful theatrical presentations, storytelling, song, and hands-on activities. Refreshments will be available for purchase.
Create a Green, Healthy Home
September 16, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: $10 CHM members, $15 non-members
Registration Deadline: September 9
Call 803.981.9182. No refunds after this date
Robyn Griggs Lawrence, editor-in-chief of Natural Home magazine, and Wanda Urbanska, host of the PBS television program Simple Living with Wanda Urbanska, will help us explore ways we can make our homes and lives more environmentally friendly. From reuse of materials to careful product selection, you can make a difference. Click Here for River Programming>>
Carolina Skygazers Astronomy Club
September 16, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Museum of York County
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Ancestors & Archives
Dividing the Carolinas
September 20, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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River Sweep
September 20, 9 a.m. to noon
Ages 10 and older
Cost: FREE
Register by September 12, call 803.329.2121
Keep our river clean and help our environment by picking up litter along the shores of the Catawba River as part of River Sweep 2008. Last year, nearly 3,000 South Carolinians collected more than 30 tons of trash during this annual statewide cleanup of our waterways. Local participants will receive a free ticket to the River Docs exhibit at the Museum of York County. Water and light snacks provided.
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The McCelvey Series
Shady Grove Band
September 20, 8 to 10 p.m.
McCelvey Center
Cost: $15 CHM members, $20 non-members, $18 seniors, $10 students. Season tickets are $55 for CHM members, $75 for non-members.
The season kicks off with the bluegrass band Shady Grove Band. From the Lincoln Center to Merlefest, this Chapel Hill, North Carolina-based band has made a tradition of delighting audiences with their new-timey bluegrass sound. Shady Grove Band has performed over 2,500 concerts throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe and has appeared nationwide on CBS and NBC.
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Arts in Education Series
The Boy Who Cried Wolf
September 25, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., & 3:30 p.m.
McCelvey Center
Ages: Pre K - 5th Grades (3-11)
General Admission: $5
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Homeschool Friday
Piedmont Past & Present
September 26, 9:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: $4 per person
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 12
Compare and contrast our local environment with the natural world of the Piedmont 600 years ago. Meet animals who haven't been seen in our neighborhood for over 100 years and others who manage to live side-by-side with us successfully in the modern world.
Through games and interactive activities, you'll practice the skills of scientific observation and inquiry as you discover the natural world around you. Each Homeschool Fiday includes two 30-minute classes and a planetarium show. Round out your day with a self-guided tour of the museum, a walk on our nature trail, and a picnic in the picnic area.
To Register: Call 803.981.9182 or email mycoscheduler@chmuseums.org
Cancellations made with less than 48-hour's notice will result in a $10 fee.
Piedmont Pottery Festival
September 27, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Historic Brattonsville
Admission: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Youth (4-17), Children 3 and younger FREE. CHM Member discount $2.
Come see some of the best traditional potters form the Carolinas and Georgia demonstrate and sell their wares. Throughout the day, visitors will have the opportunity to shop for unique pieces of pottery, see pottery making demonstrations and enjoy talks by noted pottery historians. Children of all ages will enjoy making clay creations and seeing the museum's farm animals. Visitors are also invited to bring their own pieces to be identified by pottery experts. Outstanding regional barbecue will be available for purchase.
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October 08 Programs
Black Hope, White Fear
The attempted slave revolt of 1860
October 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Historical Brattonsville
Cost: Regular Admission
In conjunction with Old Salem’s “Nat Turner Slave Revolt” event on Sept. 27, Historic Brattonsville will explore the subject of slave revolts through the eyes of enslaved African Americans, plantation owners and members of the surrounding community.
Ancestors & Archives
Catawba Traditions
October 4, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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River Ramblers Series
Fish Dam Ford
October 11, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: $20 CHM members; $25 for non-members.
Geologist Irene Boland, natural history curator Steve Fields and historian Michael Scoggins discuss the natural and cultural history of the area. Wear clothing appropriate for moderate hiking, bring bag lunch, water and sunscreen. Meet at the Museum of York County. Must be 18 or older to participate due to van restrictions. Click Here for River Programming>>
Register by October 3rd by contacting Barbara Ardery
803.981.9182 or bardrey@chmuseums.org.
Ancestors & Archives
Mourning Practices
October 18, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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Civil War Reenactment
October 18-19
Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Historical Brattonsville
Cost: $10 Adults, $8 Seniors, $5 Youth (4-17), Children 3 and younger FREE. CHM members receive a $2 discount.
Event brings to life the war that ravaged America. Activities include battle reenactments, camp life activities, firearms presentations and children’s military drills.
Battle reenactments at 2 p.m. each day.
The McCelvey Series
War Bonds, The Songs and Letters of World War II
October 26, 3 p.m.
McCelvey Center
Cost: $15 CHM members, $20 non-members, $18 seniors, $10 students. Season tickets are $55 for CHM members, $75 for non-members.
This musical journey takes the audience through the epic 20 th century conflict that redefined the world. Described as a “living history cabaret,” the production is interspersed with personal letters written on the battlefield and headline news of the day.
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Arts in Education Series
Three Little Pigs
October 30, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., & 3:30 p.m.
McCelvey Center
Ages: Pre K - 5th Grades (4-11)
General Admission: $7
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November 08 Programs
Ancestors & Archives
Preserving Family Papers
November 1, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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River Ramblers Series
Broad River, York County's Western River
November 8, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: $20 CHM members; $25 for non-members.
Geologist Irene Boland, natural history curator Steve Fields and historian Michael Scoggins discuss the natural and cultural history of the area. Wear clothing appropriate for moderate hiking, bring bag lunch, water and sunscreen. Meet at the Museum of York County. Must be 18 or older to participate due to van restrictions. Click Here for River Programming>>
Register by October 31st by contacting Barbara Ardery
803.981.9182 or bardrey@chmuseums.org.
Ancestors & Archives
Removal and Settlement of the Catawba
November 15, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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The McCelvey Series
The Annie Moses Band
November 15, 8 p.m.
McCelvey Center
Cost: $15 CHM members, $20 non-members, $18 seniors, $10 students. Season tickets are $55 for CHM members, $75 for non-members.
The Annie Moses Band is leading the way in the pop-classical revolution sweeping the music world. Robin and Bill Wolaver and their six children, ages 24 to 10, have roots in classical, pop and jazz. Together, the Julliard-trained musicians are leading an artistic renaissance through musical excellence, embracing strength of family and a message of faith.
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America Recycles Day
November 16, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Museum of York County
Cost: FREE
Be part of a national awareness campaign designed to encourage and challenge people to recycle and buy products made from recycled materials. Make crafts from recycled materials, play “fishing for litter,” receive a temporary tattoo and learn about recycling in our community. Co-presented with York County Recycling and Rock Hill Clean and Green.
Arts in Education Series
The Velveteen Rabbit
November 20, 9:30 a.m., 11 a.m., & 3:30 p.m.
McCelvey Center
Ages: Pre K - 5th Grades (4-11)
General Admission: $7
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Thanksgiving Living History Day
November 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Historical Brattonsville
Cost: Regular Admission
Examine the role food played in people’s lives through the 18 th and 19 th centuries. See how different people prepared and consumed their foods, from the earliest colonists in the 1760s to the slaves and wealthy planters of the 1840s.
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December 08 Programs
Ancestors & Archives
What Did Your Ancestors Do?
December 6, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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Christmas Candlelight Tours
December 6 & 7, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Historic Brattonsville
Cost: $12 Adults, $10 Seniors, $6 Youth (4-17), Children 3 and younger FREE. CHM members receive $2 discount.
A holiday tradition for more than 25 years, Historic Brattonsville’s Christmas Candlelight Tours bring to life the festivity of the Carolina Piedmont’s Christmas past. Walk candlelit paths and experience theatrical presentations from yesteryear. More than 60 costumed interpreters will depict how Christmas celebrations evolved in the Carolinas from the 1780s to just before the Civil War. Gunners “shoot in” the holiday, a minister discusses Colonial Christmas customs, the Brattons host a “wassailing” party, enslaved African Americans discuss their Christmas customs and a German family lights a Christmas tree.
Ancestors & Archives
Utilizing Ancestry.com
December 20, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center
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