Events
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesWhere Have All the Children Gone? The Catawba Nation and the Carlisle Indian School Presented by Alan Dabney U.S. Veteran and Advisor of the Catawba Indian Nation In the 1870s, the United States government attempted to educate and assimilate Native Americans into “civilized” society by placing children from diverse tribes into distant, residential... Read more »
Exhibit Drop-In Tour
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Explore Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire with a guided tour led by UHM Education Coordinator, Sarah Wright. This exhibition features original costumes and props from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Get a behind the scenes look at how the Star Wars universe has expanded... Read more »
UHM Homeschool Day
Away from Home: Native American Boarding School Stories "To educate and assimilate into 'civilized' society." That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs of their culture. Thousands of children were forced into a world that deprived them of their language,... Read more »
Kids’ Fest at Heritage Green
Join us at Heritage Green for an afternoon of fun, FREE activities for all ages! From 4pm-6pm on the lawn in front of the Hughes Main Library, there’s something for everyone to enjoy! 🛝Explore and create with The Imagination Playground from The Children's Museum of the Upstate. 🖼️Get crafty with hands-on activities from Greenville... Read more »
Revolution in the Carolinas
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesThe Grim Years: Settling South Carolina, 1670-1720 Presented by Dr. John Navin, Coastal Carolina University As the thirteen colonies were established in the “New World” the roots of the American Revolution were planted. The vast colony of Carolina, divided in 1710 into North and South Carolina, saw rapid transformation in its early years. Issues arose... Read more »
Neighborhood Night
Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2024. 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 »
Exhibit Drop-In Tour
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Explore Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire with a guided tour led by UHM Education Coordinator, Sarah Wright. This exhibition features original costumes and props from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Get a behind the scenes look at how the Star Wars universe has expanded... Read more »
Connections Café – Away From Home
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 Thursday of each month... Read more »
UHM Homeschool Day
Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters create lasting identities often by the costumes they wear. Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire brings together a unique presentation of the storied Star Wars franchise, exhibiting original costumes of the now legendary cast of characters as well as the private... Read more »
Exhibit Drop-In Tour
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Explore Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire with a guided tour led by UHM Education Coordinator, Sarah Wright. This exhibition features original costumes and props from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Get a behind the scenes look at how the Star Wars universe has expanded... Read more »