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McCelvey Center & Lowry Family Theater

McCelvey Center & Lowry Family Theater

Olde English District

Olde English District
The McCelvey Center is the original site of the Yorkville Female Academy founded in 1852 and includes the 500-seat Lowry Family Theater. Noted for its remarkable acoustics, the historic theater has a lovely 1920s ambiance and hosts the Culture and Heritage Museums’ annual Southern Sound Series. Check the website for concert dates and admission. On the McCelvey campus is the Historical Center of York County, which serves as the county’s archival repository and provides opportunities for genealogical and historical research. The Historical Center, also home to the Southern Revolutionary War Institute, is open 10am–4pm Mon–Fri and the 2nd Sat. of each month from 10am-4pm.
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York
Midlands
212 E Jefferson ST,
York , SC 29745 (803) 684-3948
Info & Amenities
Location
I-77 SC exit 82C- Hwy 161/Celanese (towards York) On Hwy 161 approx 11 miles Left onto College St. College dead ends at McCelvey I-85 NC exit 8- Hwy 161/York Rd. (towards York) On Hwy 161 approx. 18 miles Right onto College St.College dead ends
Admission
Admission for performances only.
Checks Accepted
Yes
Days and Hours of Operation
Call or visit the website to verify days and hours of operation
Days and Holidays Closed
Closed New Year's, Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve/Day
Visa/Master Card
Yes
Motorcoach Parking
Yes
Discover Card
Yes

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