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Lowry Family Theater & Jane Spratt Room in York, SC

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About McCelvey Center

Welcome to McCelvey Center, a historic York, South Carolina venue that anchors the arts scene with the Lowry Family Theater and the Jane Spratt Room. Housed in the former York Graded School, this landmark now serves as a dynamic performing arts hub featuring a rich slate of concerts, lectures, and community events from the Southern Sound Series and beyond. Whether you’re planning a night of live music or a private event, we’ve got you covered with practical details to help you secure your seats and spend less time planning and more time enjoying the show.

Located at 212 East Jefferson Street in York, the McCelvey Center is easily accessible from nearby towns in York County. Our guide covers seating options, parking details, transit alternatives, and nearby accommodations and dining to make your visit straightforward and stress-free.

Need a quick snapshot? The Lowry Family Theater seats 500 in a traditional proscenium-style space, while the Jane Spratt Room offers 80 seats (plus 150 standing) for more intimate events. Handicap parking and theater access are available, and York County’s transit options help you arrive by public or ride-share services. For a seamless trip, consider nearby hotels like Knights Inn York or Deluxe Inn & Suites York, and explore regional options such as Courtyard by Marriott Rock Hill. If you’re curious about past performers and programs, the Southern Sound Series and partners like SC Humanities and CHM have highlighted the venue’s versatile programming. We’re here to help you secure your seats with no-fuss booking and reliable information—like having a friend in the business.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 212 East Jefferson Street, York, SC 29745
  • Venue type: Historic school building now housing the Lowry Family Theater (500-seat performing arts venue) within the McCelvey Center
  • Renamed: Formerly York Graded School; now known as McCelvey Center
  • Seating: Lowry Family Theater seats 500; no public seating chart for the main theater widely published; Jane Spratt Room (a separate space) seats 80 (plus 150 standing)
  • Jane Spratt Room: Separate event space within McCelvey Center with capacity 80 seated / 150 standing
  • Parking: CHM notes handicapped parking and access to the theater
  • Transit: York County Access provides public transportation in York County (Essential Service and Ride-to-Work)
  • Nearby hotels: Knights Inn York (631 US Hwy 321 Bypass), Deluxe Inn & Suites York (1568 Alexander Love Hwy); Courtyard by Marriott Rock Hill (1300 River Run Court) as regional options
  • Notable events hosted: Southern Sound Series featuring artists like Doc Watson, Ralph Stanley, Carolina Chocolate Drops; other events listed by SC Humanities and CHM