York County Culture and Heritage Commission
Facility · South Carolina ·
Managed by the Smithsonian Institution Affiliations Program
- 634 ft
- Elevation
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presentations and arts programming and houses the Historical Center of York County, a repository for county records and historical documents and photographs.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.
Getting there
35.01030, -81.06250 · 35°0'37.1"N 81°3'45.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 52°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 52 | 57 | 64 | 74 | 80 | 87 | 90 | 89 | 83 | 73 | 63 | 55 |
| Low °F | 31 | 34 | 40 | 48 | 57 | 66 | 69 | 68 | 62 | 49 | 39 | 33 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 3.3 | 3.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about York County Culture and Heritage Commission
- Can you reserve a site at York County Culture and Heritage Commission?
- No. York County Culture and Heritage Commission is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near York County Culture and Heritage Commission
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- Schiele Museum of Natural History & Lynn Planetarium 17.6 mi · Facility
- Kings Mountain National Military Park Visitor Center 19.9 mi · Visitor Center
- Kings Mountain National Military Park 20 mi · Facility
- The Charlotte Museum of History 22.8 mi · Facility
- Cowpens National Battlefield 43.6 mi · Facility
- Cowpens National Battlefield Visitor Center 43.6 mi · Visitor Center
- Enoree Ranger District 50.2 mi · Facility
Contact
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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