McCelvey Center Programs

McCelvey's Arts-In-Education Program 2006-2007
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.
Click HERE for schedule and more information.

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.

McCelvey Showcase Series 2007/2008
Click HERE for schedule and more information.

July 08 | August 08 | September 08
October 08 | November 08 | December 08

July 08 Programs

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 Series
Tour of the Archives
Sat, July 11, 2008
Take a look at how the archives stores records and resources donated for the public.

Ancestors & Archives Series
Using Newspapers for Research
Sat, July 19, 2008
Discover valuable information that genealogists can find in the Yorkville Enquirer from 1856 to 1930.

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August 08 Programs

Ancestors & Archives Series
Tales of the Flood of 1916
Sat, August 2, 2008
Historian Michael Scoggins will share local tales of the Great Flood of 1916, which affected folks living along the Catawba River.

Ancestors & Archives Series
Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps
Sat, August 16, 2008
Discover how and why Sanborn Maps are useful for researching the layout of the town of Yorkville.

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September 08 Programs

Ancestors & Archives Series
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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Ancestors & Archives Series
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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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.
Click Here for more information >>

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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October 08 Programs

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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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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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.
Click Here for more information >>

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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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.
Click Here for more information >>

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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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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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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	McCelvey Center Programs *McCelvey's Arts-In-Education Program 2006-2007* 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. Click HERE for schedule and more information. 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. *McCelvey Showcase Series 2007/2008* Click HERE for schedule and more information. July 08 \| August 08 \| September 08 October 08 \| November 08 \| December 08 July 08 Programs 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 Series Tour of the Archives Sat, July 11, 2008 Take a look at how the archives stores records and resources donated for the public. Ancestors & Archives Series Using Newspapers for Research Sat, July 19, 2008 Discover valuable information that genealogists can find in the Yorkville Enquirer from 1856 to 1930. - Back to Top - August 08 Programs Ancestors & Archives Series Tales of the Flood of 1916 Sat, August 2, 2008 Historian Michael Scoggins will share local tales of the Great Flood of 1916, which affected folks living along the Catawba River. Ancestors & Archives Series Sanborn Fire Insurance Maps Sat, August 16, 2008 Discover how and why Sanborn Maps are useful for researching the layout of the town of Yorkville. - Back to Top - September 08 Programs Ancestors & Archives Series *Decipher Handwriting and Misspellings* September 6, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center Click Here for more information >> Ancestors & Archives Series Dividing the Carolinas September 20, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center Click Here for more information >> 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. Click Here for more information >> 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 Click Here for more information >> - Back to Top - October 08 Programs Ancestors & Archives Catawba Traditions October 4, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center Click Here for more information >> Ancestors & Archives Mourning Practices October 18, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center Click Here for more information >> 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. Click Here for more information >> 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 Click Here for more information >> - Back to Top - 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 Click Here for more information >> 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 Click Here for more information >> 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. Click Here for more information >> 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 Click Here for more information >> - Back to Top - 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 Click Here for more information >> Ancestors & Archives Utilizing Ancestry.com December 20, 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Historical Center of York County at McCelvey Center Click Here for more information >> - Back to Top -