Events
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 »
Homeschool Day – Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice Children will encounter unfamiliar landscapes, touchable dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes, and opportunities to investigate clues about what the dinosaurs left behind. The exhibit builds on a child’s innate curiosity about dinosaurs, while introducing them to hands-on STEM concepts. WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day WHEN: Friday, January 20... Read more »
Battle of Hammond’s Old Store with Durant Ashmore
Thursday, January 26 | 5:30 p.m. Recovering Lost History: The Battle of Hammond's Old Store The site of the Battle of Hammond's Old Store, fought on Dec. 30, 1780, has been lost to history for over 200 years. Last winter the battleground locating team from the SC Battleground Trust was able to get permission to... Read more »
Family Fun Day!
Celebrate the New Year at the Upcountry History Museum! With an exceptional lineup of changing exhibitions for 2023, make plans now to attend the January 28th Family Fun Day for a sneak peek into what you can expect in the upcoming year. Families will enjoy exhibit-themed game and craft stations, a special appearance by "Hans... Read more »
Neighborhood Night
Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2023. 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 »
Museum Drop-In Tour
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... Read more »