York County Culture and Heritage Commission

About York County Culture and Heritage Commission

The mission of the York County Cultural and Heritage Commission is to create an enlightened and engaged citizenry by keeping and communicating the cultural, historical and natural heritage of the Carolina Piedmont. The Commission is the umbrella for several sites and facilities. Historic Brattonsville ® is a living history site composed of 29 historic structures on 775 acres. The McCelvey Center hosts performing arts presentations and arts programming and houses the Historical Center of York County, a repository for county records and historical documents and photographs. The Museum of York County features interdisciplinary programs and exhibitions based on art, anthropology, history, and natural history collections. The Settlemyre Planetarium provides an out of this world educational experience for adults and children alike.

Plan Your Visit to York County Culture and Heritage Commission

Heading to York County Culture and Heritage Commission? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)