Sponsorship Opportunties
Public Programs and Family Events | Outreach Initiatives and Publications | Educational Public Programs and Family Events
Public Programs and Family Events
Africa Alive - This all day program at the Museum of York County focuses on the rich cultural heritage of Africa and includes music, dance, storytelling, craft activities, food and exhibits. A tri-fold program brochure used at the event is also sent to CHM members, African American churches, and an NAACP list. Advertisements for this even are placed in the Charlotte Observer and the Herald.
Earth Day Birthday - This free, family-oriented event at the Museum of York County focuses on conserving the environment and is always a hit and features crafts, games, entertainment, food and more than 40 educational exhibitions, each with a hands-on activity.
Battle of Huck's Defeat - This two-day living history event at Historic Brattonsville, which has been named in the past a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event, features three Revolutionary War battle re-enactments, one of which was a turning point in the War for independence in the South, and other living history demonstrations. A two-color rack card is produced as well as fulfillment for ads in Southern Living, Civil War Times, America's Civil War, British Heritage, American History and Military Heritage. Advertisements are placed in the Charlotte Observer, The State, AAA, The Herald, Charlotte Magazine, and maybe WFAE.
McCelvey Center Showcase Series - This series takes place in the McCelvey Center theatre, one of the finest acoustical spaces in the county. (Sponsor levels: $100, $200, $500, $1,000). A four-color brochure is printed before mid-May for year round distribution, and direct mail postcards for each event are sent to CHM members and media.
Children's Day on the Farm - Each year Historic Brattonsville hosts this living history day of education and fun for families based on typical 19th century farm activities in the Carolina Piedmont backcountry. This day will includes pony rides, craft demonstrations, musical performances, storytelling, hearth cooking demonstrations, toys and games, as well as hands-on activities. Advertisements are placed with Charlotte Parent, WFAE, Charlotte Observer and The Herald.
Civil War Reenactment - This fast growing annual two-day event held on the grounds of Hightower Hall at Historic Brattonsville recreates some of the typical military aspects of the great conflict between North and South. Civil War re-enactors from around the region set up camps on the grounds of the house and take part in living history demonstrations and a battle re-enactment each day.
By the Sweat of our Brows - This annual event at Historic Brattonsville focuses exclusively on the enslaved African-American experience with a variety of presentations including dance, music, storytelling, and dramatic first-person scenarios . The event also features African American genealogy displays, food vendors, artifact displays and craft demonstrations. Advertisements are placed in Charlotte Observer, and The Herald.
Christmas Candlelight Tour - This annual event, which has been named in the past as a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 event, brings to life the Christmas Season of the 18th and 19th centuries. Visitors will see over 200 staff and volunteers engaged in approximately a dozen first-person scenarios that dramatically present how the Christmas season was celebrated in the past. A two-color rack card is printed for wide distribution. Advertisements are placed in the Charlotte Observer, The State, Charlotte Magazine, AAA, and The Herald. (back to the top)
Outreach Initiatives and Publications
Arts in Education - This is a series of six performances and workshops for school aged children. Curriculum based arts programming augments the classroom experience and includes plays, puppetry, opera, and interactive fairy tales told by seasoned professionals.
LINKS - This is CHM's bi-monthly newsletter sent in six editions each year. This publication is a perfect planner for family outings and activities as it covers CHM programs, events, and news. It is sent to more than 1,500 CHM members and media. (back to top)
Educational Public Programs and Family Events
Annual Field Trip Planner- This is distributed free of charge to all teachers in York, Chester and Lancaster counties and to all out-of-county groups who have visited the any of the Culture & Heritage Museums during the past two years. Field Trip Planners are also sent to any group specifically requesting school program information. Approximately 6,000 will be distributed and help teachers plan school groups to our sites. Click here to download a copy (PDF format)
Museums To Go! - This outreach program has been expanded to serve at-risk children in after school programs throughout York County. Six science and art programs designed for K - 2nd and 3rd - 6th grade levels, free of charge. Educators from the Culture & Heritage Museums teach six different physical science, history and art programs.
African American Project - Our knowledge of the region's 
African-American heritage is key to our understanding of the nature of the culture of the Carolina Piedmont. Like the Scotch-Irish heritage, our African-American heritage is a fundamental part of the story of the Carolina Piedmont. This project seeks to uncover the role of African-Americans in the this story with their arrival through forced migration to enslavement, segregation and Civil Rights. Regional cultural traits, such as folklore and decorative arts, will be explored through guest speakers, special interpretation training, material culture objects and oral histories. Information gathered will provide the basis for on-going programs, future exhibitions, and possible publications. (back to top)
Please call Laura Back, Director of Development at 803.329.2121 or email her at lback@chmuseums.org for more information on sponsoring these programs.
Supporting programs like the McCelvey Showcase Series allows CHM to present world-class performing artists to the community.