Events
Family Fun Day!
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... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesWomen'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... Read more »
Holiday Food Drive
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
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... Read more »
Toddler Time
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... Read more »
Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
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... Read more »
Connections Café – Training Our Soldiers
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... Read more »
Saturday Toddler Time
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... Read more »
Toddler Time
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... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesThe Doolittle Raiders Presented by Mr. Thom Iannarino U.S. Army veteran and former Education Specialist the the U.S.S. Yorktown, Thom Iannarino presents his extensive knowledge of World War II aviation history in this lecture on the Doolittle Raids. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941, the United States military set out... Read more »