Founded in 2008 for members of the Upcountry History Museum, the American History Book Club & Forum provides opportunities for the intellectually curious to explore their passion for American History through the written and spoken presentations of great writers and historians. The Club is dedicated to creating interest in our nation’s cultural, economic and political history, to inspiring appreciation for enlightened traditions of the American experience and to advancing the United States’ distinctive leadership role in the world community.
The only requirement is to be a Museum Member. Please ask to be added to the AHBC mailing list when purchasing your Museum membership.
Email info@upcountryhistory.org for more information.
Renew your UHM membership to remain on the AHBC mailing list.
Call 864-467-3100 to check on your membership status or renew online.
All programs begin at 11:30 am. Advance reservations suggested.
AMERICAN HISTORY BOOK CLUB & FORUM
SPEAKER SCHEDULE FOR 2026-2027
Monday, September 28, 2026
Speaker: Courtney Tollison Hartness, Ph.D.
Topic: Furman University, A Bicentennial History, 1826-2026
Monday, December 7, 2026
Speaker: Marian Strobel, Ph.D.
Topic: A Review and Analysis of Jared Cohen’s Life After Power: Seven Presidents and Their Search for Purpose Beyond the White House
Monday: February 8, 2027
Speaker: Elizabeth Chew, Ph.D.
Topic: A Review and Analysis of Andrew Burstein’s Being Thomas Jefferson: An Intimate History
Monday, April 5, 2027
Speaker: Alec Taylor
Topic: A Review and Analysis of Joseph Ellis’ The Great Contradiction: The Tragic Side of the American Founding
