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The Battle of Huck’s Defeat

July 11 & 12 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

BioQuest Camp

July 21 – 24 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Pre-registration Required

Summerween: Nature Attacks!

July 31 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. | Pre-registration Required

Messy Maestros

Thursdays in July | 10 a.m. – Noon

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Culture & Heritage Museums is a family of museums in York County, SC, which includes Historic BrattonsvilleMain Street Children’s MuseumMcCelvey Center, and Museum of York County.

Historic Brattonsville

Historic Brattonsville

Main Street Children's Museum

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McCelvey Center

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Museum of York County

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Featured Event

Reenactors firing muskets at the Battle of Huck's defeat

The Battle of Huck’s Defeat

July 11 & 12 | 10 a.m. –  4 p.m.
at Historic Brattonsville

$15 Adults, Seniors, & Youth (4-17)
Free CHM Members and 3 & Under

Step back in time to the sights and sounds of the American Revolution as we focus on the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution! Watch the annual Battle of Huck’s Defeat unfold 246 years later as you see the Carolina Piedmont’s role in the Southern Campaign, the fight for freedom, and how this battle was a crucial victory and turning point in the war!

Battle reenactments will take place at 2 p.m. each day. July 11 is the Battle of Eutaw Springs, and July 12 is the Battle of Huck’s Defeat.

Upcoming Events

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July

Citizen Science Photo Contest: Birds of Prey and Mammals

Send us your photos to citizenscience@chmuseums.org for a chance to win! This month’s Citizen Science Photo Contest theme is Birds of Prey and Mammals.

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July

Messy Maestros

Join us all summer as we make a mess! During the month of July, our crafts will involve glitter. We will be using loose glitter, glitter glue, and stickers. Join us as we make fireworks, magic wands, and more. Get ready to sparkle! Today we will be making glitter glue paintings.

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July

A Beach Ball Bash!

Want some summer fun without the heat? Come join us in making a colorful paper plate beach ball craft and beach ball themed kinetic activities to enhance strength, agility, and communication in your little one.

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McCelvey Updates

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

Colonel William Bratton House

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

Homestead House

Check out our latest preservation efforts.

News + Press

Battle Reenactments During SC250’s Anniversary Celebration

Battle Reenactments During SC250’s Anniversary Celebration

For Immediate Release:June 16, 2026 Contact:Olivia MitchellMarketing ManagerCulture & Heritage Museums www.chmuseums.org 803.909.7244 omitchell@chmuseums.org Battle Reenactments During SC250’s Anniversary Celebration McCONNELLS, S.C. – Revolutionary…

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