Historic Brattonsville

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Historic Brattonsville preserves and presents the history of the Scots-Irish & African Americans in the South Carolina upcountry through the stories and structures of the Brattonsville community.

Tickets are on sale now for The Battle of Huck's Defeat July 11 & 12 at https://chmuseums.org/event/hucks/Step back in t...
06/05/2026

Tickets are on sale now for The Battle of Huck's Defeat July 11 & 12 at https://chmuseums.org/event/hucks/

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 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!

We're excited to announce some new additions to this year's festivities like:
🇺🇸 Partnering with Charlotte Museum of History and their new augmented reality exhibition, “American Revolution: The Augmented Exhibition" where visitors at Huck’s Defeat will have a unique chance to use immersive Histopad technology, to explore Huck’s Defeat and the famous reaping hook scene right where it took place in 1780!

✉️We will also be joined by Lynn Heidelbaugh, curator at Smithsonian National Postal Museum. Her discussion will bring postal history to life at the commemoration of the Battle of Huck's Defeat. Join us for a fascinating look at letters, espionage, and independence!

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Join us tomorrow for our 18th-century Living History Saturday as we explore how tradesworkers contributed to their commu...
06/05/2026

Join us tomorrow for our 18th-century Living History Saturday as we explore how tradesworkers contributed to their communities beyond their craft! This Saturday will highlight America's 250 with a militia demonstration at noon.

In the Backcountry, especially during the conflict between Patriots and Loyalists, able-bodied men served in local militia units to help protect their neighbors and support their communities. This program will highlight that important role through a demonstration of basic militia drills, with opportunities for visitors to participate, followed by the firing demonstration of an authentic flintlock musket.

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A special thank you to Kidding Around Greenville, SC! ⚔️ We are so ready for the Battle of Huck’s Defeat!
06/04/2026

A special thank you to Kidding Around Greenville, SC! ⚔️ We are so ready for the Battle of Huck’s Defeat!

A special thank you to Kidding Around Charlotte! Tickets for The Battle of Huck’s Defeat are on sale tomorrow! 😁⚔️
06/04/2026

A special thank you to Kidding Around Charlotte! Tickets for The Battle of Huck’s Defeat are on sale tomorrow! 😁⚔️

- Reuben Lacey’s HorseEdward Lacey, Junior was one of the Patriot leaders at the Battle of Huck’s Defeat which occurre...
06/03/2026

- Reuben Lacey’s Horse

Edward Lacey, Junior was one of the Patriot leaders at the Battle of Huck’s Defeat which occurred on July 12, 1780. His brother, Reuben was a Loyalist in Capt. Huck’s loyalist militia. Reuben was blind in one eye. According to tradition his horse and dog were also!

Prior to the battle of Huck’s Defeat, Edward Lacey decided to take advantage of his brothers’ visual impairment in order to gain insight into the layout of Huck’s Camp. In the early morning hours of July 12, he waited on the roadside for his brother to return home from Huck’s Camp. When Reuben arrived, Edward Lacey called out to him, pretending to be one of Huck’s loyalist militia. In the darkness, Reuben could not identify his brother and was duped into disclosing information about Huck’s camp.

Come out to see the events that led to the Battle of Huck’s Defeat on July 11 & 12 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be two different battle reenactments: The Battle of Eutaw Springs on July 11 and The Battle of Huck's Defeat on July 12! Tickets on sale SOON! 🇺🇸

Sources:
Scoggins, Michael C. The Day it Rained Militia: Huck’s Defeat and the Revolution in the South Carolina Backcountry May-July 1780 (Charleston, SC: The History Press, 2005) 112.

We had the pleasure of working with Jane Robelot WYFF News 4 and a great crew from WYFF News 4 today! Be on the lookout ...
06/03/2026

We had the pleasure of working with Jane Robelot WYFF News 4 and a great crew from WYFF News 4 today! Be on the lookout for new episodes of “Chronicle” beginning to air on July 2 that takes a deep dive into the South Carolina 250 story of the American Revolution!

06/01/2026

History, science, creativity, and fun — all in one Culture & Heritage Museums membership. ⭐️

Enjoy unlimited access to three sites with one membership for an entire year along with access to free events coming this summer, like The Battle of Huck’s Defeat at Historic Brattonsville, Invasion of the Bloodsuckers Family Day at Museum of York County, and Messy Maestros at Main Street Children’s Museum.

⚔️ Historic Brattonsville – Immersive living history and outdoor exploration
🦣 Museum of York County – Natural history, artifacts, and planetarium experiences
🎨 Main Street Children's Museum – Hands-on creativity and interactive play for young learners!

Learn more at chmuseums.org/membership/ or text ”Join CHM” to 833.630.1215.

Bonnets and hats were important accessories for women all year round, but especially for summer! A bonnet kept the sun o...
05/30/2026

Bonnets and hats were important accessories for women all year round, but especially for summer! A bonnet kept the sun off one’s face and hair in place! If a bonnet became shabby or behind the times, it could be easily refreshed at home with ribbons, flowers, feathers, ruffles, or it could be completely overhauled - stripped down to the bonnet form and re-covered with totally different fabric. Come out to see us and watch bonnet making this afternoon! 👒

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1444 Brattonsville Road
McConnells, SC
29726

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+18036842327

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