Upcountry History Museum

Connections Café -Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville
2022-10-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

October 13 | 2:00 p.m.
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville
Join us Thursday, October 13, and explore the history of the Salvation Army in Greenville. Bring in donations of clothes, nonperishable food, or toys for the UHM Staff to take in for donation!

Toddler Time
2022-10-18 10:30 - 11:30
Give your Halloween costume an early test-run and enjoy all treats with no tricks!

Participate in themed game stations, play a round of Halloween Bingo, and explore the world of dinosaurs in Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice. Then, grab a snack and juice box for group story time in the theater.

Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 3 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2022-10-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
October 19, 2022
“FAST LANE: NASCAR Engineering”
Dr. Robert Prucka, Clemson University
Motorsports have traditionally been a source of new technologies that benefit passenger car safety, performance, and design. As a continuous source of innovation, motorsports have been heavily supported by automotive manufacturers for over a century. As the automotive industry invests billions of dollars to produce both electrified and autonomous vehicles it is important for the survival of motorsports that they remain at the forefront of these technologies. This talk will provide a look into recent projects at the Clemson University – International Center for Automotive Research and around the world that are helping to shape the future of motorsports. Examples from Clemson University’s Deep Orange educational program will be used to highlight motorsports innovations that are happening right here in Greenville, South Carolina.

Robert Prucka is the Alan Kulwicki Professor of Motorsports Engineering within the Department of Automotive Engineering and the Deputy Director of the Virtual Prototyping of Autonomy-Enabled Ground Systems Center (VIPR-GS) at the Clemson University

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - Salvation Army
2022-10-21 13:30 - 15:00
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville
The Salvation Army, a movement that originated in England in the mid-1850s, is now in virtually every corner of the world and serving in 131 countries. Through this special, in-house exhibition, the Upcountry History Museum will share the history of the Salvation Army abroad and in Greenville. Join the UHM Education Team on October 21st as they provide homeschool families with the opportunity to learn more about ways in which this organization is helping those in our community, and how they themselves can become involved in creating a better Greenville.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, October 21 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: October 21 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Get hands-on with history while incorporating state standards

COST: $9 per student & $10 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $5 per student & Adults are FREE

Haunted History Tour
2022-10-21 16:00 - 18:30
Explore the haunted history of the Upcountry with a lantern led tour through the Museum with additional stops around Downtown Greenville.

The tour will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the Museum’s main lobby and conclude by 6:00 p.m.
UHM Members: $12 per person
All other guests: $15 per person

The Haunted History Tour is open to families and adults, but all participants MUST be ages 10 and older.

Reservations are required as space is limited.

Have a question? You can probably find the answer here:
Haunted History Tour FAQ

If not, call (864)467-3100 or email the UHM Education & Program Manager, Kristen Pace.

After the tour, explore the Museum and these changing exhibitions:
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
FAST LANE: The NASCAR Photography of Darryl Moran
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2022-10-27 10:00 - 11:00
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.

Free to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests.

October 27 Drop-In Tour will include:
FAST LANE: The NASCAR Photography of Darryl Moran
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville

Drop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor.

No reservations are required, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour.

Family Fun Day!
2022-10-29 10:00 - 12:00
“Let the wild rumpus start!”

Wear your best Halloween costume for a chance to win the Grand Prize, a $165 UHM Membership!

From exploring the land of Dinosaurs and starting a rumpus with the Wild Things to cruising down the Fast Lane through the NASCAR exhibit, families are guaranteed a busy Saturday morning at the UHM!

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and on October 29th, everyone will enjoy themed games, craft stations, candy, story times, scavenger hunts, and a children’s costume contest with prizes.

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 3 and under.

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Museum Drop-In Tour
2022-11-09 11:00 - 12:00
Interested in Upcountry history?
Join UHM Docent, Wynn Herbert, for an upcoming, drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries and explore the area’s rich and fascinating history.

Drop-In Tours will occur on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
All tours will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:45 a.m.
Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.

Connections Café - Wild Things
2022-11-10 14:00 - 15:00
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 at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

November 10 | 2:00 p.m.
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Join us Thursday, November 10, and explore the art work of American illustrator, Maurice Sendak!

Free Admission for Veterans
2022-11-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-13 13:00 - 17:00
To honor veterans for their service, the Upcountry History Museum is offering free admission for all veterans from Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13.

MUSEUM HOURS
Friday-Saturday | 10AM – 5PM
Sunday | 1PM – 5PM

CHANGING EXHIBITIONS ON DISPLAY
Dinosaurs: The Land of Fire and Ice
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville

Saturday Toddler Time
2022-11-12 10:30 - 11:30
“Let the wild rumpus start!”

From exploring the land of Dinosaurs to starting a wild rumpus with the Wild Things, little ones are guaranteed an exciting morning at the UHM.

Toddler Times are included with general admission and includes themed game stations, scavenger hunts, and a group story time complete with a snack and juice box.

Toddler Time is FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Toddler Time
2022-11-15 10:30 - 11:30

Lunchbox Learning
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
America’s Industrial Revolution
Presented by Mr. Jim Saunders
A young America quickly developed the extraordinary ability to manufacture complex products for the masses. That egalitarian trend accelerated through each successive decade as industries continued to introduce more products, added value, higher volumes, and greater affordability. The process worked despite many cultural obstacles to rapid technological changes. This lecture follows that industrial progression up to and through the Great Depression, which was a time when there were both remarkable new technologies and unprecedented cultural opposition to economic growth. The lesser-told story of the 1930s is that despite long-term high unemployment and an abysmal business climate, the decade was the most productive in history to that point. By the time normalcy returned after the war, the American economy had turned modern.
Jim’s career spanned 40 years as a manufacturing engineer with experience in the automotive, aerospace, power transmission, and other industries with a primary expertise in precision machine design and analyzing the efficient flow of goods across the factory floor. His first book is Blind Spot: How Industry Rescued America’s Great Depression Economy.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - Wild Things
2022-11-18 13:30 - 15:00
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Experience the fantastical imagination of Maurice Sendak by exploring over 50 pieces of original artwork and stepping into the pages of his beloved books.
The immersive exhibition celebrates Sendak’s life and work by showcasing his most famous pieces through preliminary sketches, finished artwork, and interactive experiences. All of this is told through the words of Sendak himself, intimately connecting the artist to his art and stories.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, November 18 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: November 18 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Get hands-on with history and art while incorporating state standards

COST: $9 per student & $10 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $5 per student & Adults are FREE

Family Fun Day!
2022-11-19 10:00 - 12:00
“Let the wild rumpus start!”

From exploring the land of Dinosaurs to starting a rumpus with the Wild Things and even celebrating the opening of Nutcracker: The Exhibition, there will be plenty to see and do to keep the entire family entertained.

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and everyone will enjoy themed games, craft stations, group story time, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt.

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2022-11-25 10:00 - 11:00
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.

Free to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests.

November 25 Drop-In Tour will include:
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville
Nutcracker: The Exhibition

Drop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor.

No reservations are required, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour.

Neighborhood Night
2022-12-01 17:30 - 20:30
Access for All!
UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2022.

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 programing for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, December 1, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Upcountry History Museum
HOW: Drop-in to explore the Museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration required.
WHY: Neighborhood Nights demonstrate the Museum’s commitment to accessibility, regardless of economic constraints by providing full access to the Museum’s diverse exhibitions.
COST: FREE!
QUESTIONS: Call (864)467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org

The Role of Alcohol in the Revolutionary War with Durant Ashmore
2022-12-07 17:30 - 19:00
Wednesday, December 7 | 5:30 p.m.
Over the past year, battlefield preservationist and historian, Durant Ashmore, has shared countless stories of South Carolina’s direct impact on the American Revolutionary War. With so many forgotten and overlooked battles, Ashmore has not only brought the history back to life, but has also explained the historical context and significance to events that are happening today.
Join Durant Ashmore on the evening of Wednesday, December 7, for a special program on the role of alcohol in the Revolutionary War. A somewhat humorous, somewhat serious discussion about how alcohol influenced the creation of our grand experiment.

Each ticket reservation will include two, complimentary drink tickets. The Museum will serve light refreshments with beer and wine.

Reservations are strongly encouraged.

$12 for UHM Members
$15 for all other guests

Connections Café - The Nutcracker
2022-12-08 14:00 - 15:00
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 at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

December 8 | 2:00 p.m.
Nutcracker: The Exhibition
Join us Thursday, December 8, and explore The Nutcracker and its many adaptations throughout history!

Family Fun Day!
2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:00
Celebrate the holidays at the Upcountry History Museum!

Visit UHM the morning of Saturday, December 10th for holiday-themed game and craft stations, special appearances by “Hans the Nutcracker” and “Penelope the T-Rex.” Families will also enjoy group story times, a museum-wide scavenger hunt and access to all changing and semi-permanent exhibits.

Changing Exhibitions will include:
Nutcracker: The Exhibition
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Women’s Basketball in the Upstate
Presented by Mr. Gregory McKee
Gregory McKee brings together his love of athletics and the South Carolina Upstate by traversing the long history of women’s basketball in Greenville and its surrounding areas. From textile leagues to the Greenville Women’s College, the sport of basketball has a special place in the sports history of South Carolina. Mr. McKee has spent thirty years working for local branches of the YMCA and continues to serve the community of Greenville today.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Holiday Food Drive
2022-12-15 10:00 - 2023-01-17 17:00
On your next visit to the Upcountry History Museum, please consider donating to the UHM Holiday Food Drive that will benefit the Harvest Hope Food Bank.

Donations will be accepted now through January 17, and can be dropped off at the Museum during open hours.

Homeschool Day - Nutcracker
2022-12-16 13:30 - 15:00
Nutcracker: The Exhibition
In partnership with Walt Disney Archives, The Walt Disney Family Museum, Charles M. Schulz Museum, artists James Ransome and Maurice Sendak, private collectors, and the Carolina Ballet Theatre invite visitors to explore the history of the surprisingly dark story behind the ballet and its evolution into a holiday classic.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, December 16| 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: December 16 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Get hands-on with history and art while incorporating state standards

COST: $9 per student & $10 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $5 per student & Adults are FREE

Toddler Time
2022-12-20 10:30 - 11:30
Visit the land of sweets through the holiday exhibition, The Nutcracker, and even explore the world of Dinosaurs or start a wild rumpus with the Wild Things, at the December 20th Toddler Time!

Toddler Times are included with general admission and includes themed game stations, scavenger hunts, and a group story time complete with a snack and juice box.

Toddler Time is FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2022-12-22 10:00 - 11:00
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.

Free to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests.

December 22 Drop-In Tour will include:
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville
Nutcracker: The Exhibition

Drop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor.

No reservations are required, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour.

Connections Café - Training Our Soldiers
2023-01-12 14:00 - 15:00
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 at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

January 12| 2:00 p.m.
Training Our Soldiers
Join us Thursday, January 12, and explore the World War II history of the South Carolina Upstate!

Saturday Toddler Time
2023-01-14 10:30 - 11:30
Visit the DINOSAURS before they leave Greenville!

Your chance to explore the Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibit is almost extinct! Join us for one of the final dinosaur programs and enjoy themed game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snacks and juice.

Toddler Times are included with general admission and includes themed game stations, scavenger hunts, and a group story time complete with a snack and juice box.

Toddler Time is FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Toddler Time
2023-01-17 10:30 - 11:30
Visit the DINOSAURS before they leave Greenville!

Your chance to explore the Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibit is almost extinct! Join us for the final dinosaur program and enjoy themed game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snacks and juice.

Toddler Time is FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:
