Culture & Heritage Museums
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosSouth Carolina, United States51-200 Employees
Culture & Heritage Museums is a regional network of cultural institutions in York County, South Carolina, comprising Historic Brattonsville, the McCelvey Center, the Museum of York County, the Future Museum on the Catawba River, and a new Children's Museum in Old Town Rock Hill. The organization also oversees the county’s Historical Center, which serves as the archival repository for documents related to the history of the Carolina Piedmont. Operating within the Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos sector, the network focuses on presenting regional history, culture, and educational programs through its multiple sites and collections. It is based in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Recent activities include collaborative initiatives to expand public access to its programming, such as a 2022 partnership with South Carolina Public Radio to broadcast the Southern Sound Series from the McCelvey Center. In addition, Historic Brattonsville launched an exhibit on the Reconstruction Era at Brick House on the former plantation property in 2022, reflecting the network’s focus on presenting historical contexts for local audiences.