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D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Memory Lives On
D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Memory Lives On May 18, 2024 – April 27, 2025 Normandy, France will forever be marked by the June 6, 1944, D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe. 2024 will mark the 80th Anniversary of this historic event. The Upcountry History... Read more »
Black Pioneers: Legacy In The American West
Black Pioneers: Legacy In The American West October 26, 2024 – March 2, 2025 “When thinking about the American Wild West, many imagine characters from a classic western movie. But the reality is, the West is – and was – a melting pot. This ground-breaking exhibit fills in the mostly missing historical record of Black... Read more »
Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful
Clyde Butcher's America the Beautiful February 15, 2025 – May 25, 2025 “The earth is a magnificent piece of art… As a photographer, I am only sharing what I witness.” – Clyde Butcher Acclaimed photographer Clyde Butcher has spent more than 50 years capturing some of America’s most unique and beautiful landscapes, from the Redwood forests... Read more »
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UHM Homeschool Day – Clyde Butcher
UHM Homeschool Day – Clyde Butcher
Clyde Butcher's America the Beautiful Acclaimed photographer Clyde Butcher has spent more than 50 years capturing some of America’s most unique and beautiful landscapes, from the Redwood forests of California to the Everglade swamps of Florida. As one of the most renowned photographers of our time, Clyde Butcher has dedicated his life to capturing the natural beauty... Read more »
3 events,
Bingo at the Museum
Bingo at the Museum
Bingo at a history museum? It's the ultimate win-win situation! Explore the Upcountry History Museum, a place filled with incredible artifacts, fascinating stories, and a vibe where the thrill of the game meets the wonders of the past. Besides enjoying a round (or five) of Bingo, our Curator of Collections will be bringing... Read more »
3 events,
Connections Café – Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful
Connections Café – Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful
Connections Café is a monthly program in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. Programs vary each month but usually include a short meeting with updates from the Alzheimer’s Association, a tour of a Museum exhibition, and a hands-on activity time in the classroom. Connections Café meets the second... Read more »
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Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson
Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson March 15, 2025 – September 7, 2025 Curated and produced by the LBJ Presidential Library, Austin, Texas, Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, focuses on the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, wife of the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson. The... Read more »
4 events,
Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging. Go green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with game stations created for little ones and a museum-wide scavenger hunt, all wrapped up with a group story time that includes snacks and juice. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE... Read more »
5 events,
Bingo at the Museum
Bingo at the Museum
Bingo at a history museum? It's the ultimate win-win situation! Explore the Upcountry History Museum, a place filled with incredible artifacts, fascinating stories, and a vibe where the thrill of the game meets the wonders of the past. Besides enjoying a round (or five) of Bingo, our Curator of Collections will be bringing... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
Retracing the Keowee Trail: A Deep Map of the Cherokee Path in the History of the Carolinas Presented by Stuart Taylor In Retracing the Keowee Trail, Stuart Taylor tells the story of the Cherokee Path that connected the low country of colonial Carolina with the mountain homeland of the Cherokee Nation. The Keowee Trail was... Read more »
4 events,
UHM Homeschool Day – SC Women
UHM Homeschool Day – SC Women
Women's History Month: The Women of South Carolina Join the UHM Education Department as we explore and learn about the lives of key South Carolinian women, ranging over several decades of our state's history. Children will learn about these women's everyday lives, their accomplishments, and also examine related items from the Museum's permanent collection. ... Read more »
4 events,
Neighborhood Night
Neighborhood Night
Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2025. The Museum operates with the firm belief that its exhibits, events, and programming should be accessible to all, regardless of cultural, ethnic, geographic, or socioeconomic differences. The Neighborhood Night initiative, introduced in 2015, provides free access to educational... Read more »
