Museum of York County

06/22/2026

We can’t wait! There’s still time to register online or call to reserve your spot. We love collaborating with York County Library.😊

There is still time to join us at the Main Library (Rock Hill) this Thursday, June 25 at 5:00pm as we explore the fascinating paleontological record of the Carolinas! This program will be presented by Dr. Steve Fields, Curator of Museum of York County.

Register online at https://yorkcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/paleontology-carolinas-42815 or call 803-981-5825.

06/18/2026

Fun program with York County Library!

Join us at the Main Library (Rock Hill) next Thursday, June 25 at 5:00pm as we explore the fascinating paleontological record of the Carolinas! This program will be presented by Dr. Steve Fields, Curator of Museum of York County.

Register online at https://yorkcounty.librarycalendar.com/event/paleontology-carolinas-42815 or call 803-981-5825.

06/18/2026

Just a reminder that all CHM sites will be closed on Friday, June 19 as we observe Juneteenth.

06/17/2026

Celebrate the United States’ national symbol on American Eagle Day this Saturday! Join us to raise awareness about the bald eagle and how to preserve the bird’s natural habitat.

Learn about the importance of this majestic bird, and other birds of prey and make a fun craft. 🦅

🇺🇸Drop-in program | Included with general admission

06/16/2026

Who are our flying bloodsuckers? Join us tomorrow at Wonderfully Weird Wednesdays: Flying with Fangs to find out! Learn about mosquitoes, fleas, bats, and other bloodsucking creatures! Make a cool craft to take home, too!🦟🦇

Included with general admission | 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Ages 6+

06/15/2026

We had a blast at Fangs at the Lugosi: a Vampire Murder Mystery! We were amazed at the amount of guests that came in costume. Enjoy our recap video! 🧛🏻‍♀️ A special thank you to Rock Hill South Carolina Police Department for sending Lt. Chavis to close the night out with an arrest!

Interested in future events like this exclusively for Culture & Heritage Museums members? Learn more about the benefits of membership at chmuseums.org/membership/

06/12/2026

There are so many great finds at the Museum Store from various types of rocks, to books, to our fluffy baby Jeffrey’s! 🦥

Culture & Heritage Museums members get 10% off gift shop purchases and more! Details at chmuseums.org/membership/. Explore unique items at each of our gift shops at Museum of York County, Historic Brattonsville, and Main Street Children's Museum.

06/11/2026

On June 18, 1983, Sally Ride became the first American woman in space! ✨Join us this Saturday from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. to celebrate this “astronomical” achievement with games, activities, and an astronaut craft!

👩‍🚀 Included with general admission | drop-in program!

06/10/2026

We’re hiring for an Interpreter position! 🐘🗣️

We're hiring for several positions at Museum of York County, Main Street Children's Museum, and Historic Brattonsville!

🍎Early Childhood Educator - Main Street Children's Museum
🗣️Interpreter - African American History interpreter - Historic Brattonsville
🐘Interpreter I - Museum of York County

Visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/yorkcountysc?page=1 to learn more.

06/09/2026

A special thank you to OneBlood of the Carolinas for a successful Invasion of the Bloodsuckers Family Day last Saturday. The OneBlood team registered 22 donors and collected 18 units. Those units will help 54 local patients over the next few weeks. Thank you, OneBlood of the Carolinas for the incredible work you do!

OneBlood of the Carolinas will be back on August 1 for an end-of-summer drive. Mark your calendars!