Toddler Time
2023-02-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-02-21 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Pop in for an iconic, art-themed Toddler Time that explores Works by Warhol!

Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Toddler Times are included with general admission and little ones can take part in themed game stations, scavenger hunts, and a group story time that includes a complimentary snack and juice box.

Toddler Time is FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2023-02-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
What Does The Brown Decision Mean Today?
The Tangled Legacy of the 1954 Supreme Court Ruling
Presented by Dr. Steve O’Neill, Furman University
Dr. Steve O’Neill is a professor of history at Furman University. His research focuses on the history of the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina. This lecture explores the legacy of the 1954 Supreme Court case, Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, and its lasting impact on the American education system. The ruling outlawed segregation in the nation’s schools but did little to combat de facto segregation caused by housing patterns and existing attendance zones. In the years following the Brown decision, district courts worked to better define the parameters of school desegregation. Dr. O’Neill examines the defining cases in South Carolina, emphasizing the Ganaway v. Charleston County School District case and the State of South Carolina decision in 1992.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - Andy Warhol
2023-02-17 13:30 - 15:00
Works by Warhol
Before spearheading the Pop Art movement, in the 1950s Warhol achieved success as New York’s most popular advertising artists. Once his career exploded, Warhol focused on silkscreen printing and filmmaking. Works by Warhol, featuring 35 iconic masterworks, includes a broad cross-section of examples from his storied career. The February 17 Homeschool Day will also tour the Museum’s second changing exhibition, Andy Warhol: Endangered Species.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, February 17 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: February 17 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

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

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-02-23 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.

February 23 Drop-In Tour will include:
Works by Warhol
Andy Warhol: Endangered Species
Greenville Symphony 75 Years: Concerts and Community

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!
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00
One of the 20th century’s best-known artists, Andy Warhol made his name in the early 1960s with paintings and prints of brands, celebrities, and foods ranging from Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor to Coca-Cola and Campbell’s Soup.
Did you know Warhol was also a environmental activist?
His “Endangered Species” portfolio played a huge role in raising awareness of these endangered species and generated funds for their preservation.

Learn more on Saturday, February 25, as UHM staff leads guided exhibit tours. Families will also enjoy group story times, games, and craft stations.

10:15 a.m. – Drop-In Tour of Works by Warhol (15-minutes)
10:30 a.m. – Group Story Time in Works by Warhol
11:00 a.m. – Drop-In Tour of Andy Warhol: Endangered Species
11:15 a.m. – Group activity on 1st Floor (Main Lobby)

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

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Connections Café - Kenny Rogers' Photographs of America
2023-03-09 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.

March 9 | 2:00 p.m.
Through The Years: Kenny Rogers Photographs of America

Join us Thursday, March 9, and explore the photography of music legend, Kenny Rogers.

Saturday Toddler Time
2023-03-11 10:30 - 11:30
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Explore the music and photography of worldwide icon, Kenny Rogers! Children will get hands-on with themed game stations, a “camera” scavenger hunt in the style of “I Spy,” and a group story time complete with snack and juice box.

Toddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE.

Toddler Time is FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2023-03-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
“Voices from Meadowbrook Park”
Presented by Mr. Mike Chibbaro
Join local sports historian, Mike Chibbaro, for a presentation and discussion about the rich history of Meadowbrook and Mayberry, two historic parks that were located on the site of Greenville’s new Unity Park. Meadowbrook was the home of professional baseball in Greenville from 1938-1972 and more than 40 Hall of Famers appeared at the park. The adjacent Mayberry, which opened in the 1920s for Black children who were not allowed to play in the city’s segregated parks was the site of neighborhood softball and baseball leagues and welcomed athletes from Sterling High School, along with semi-professional Negro League teams.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - American Revolution
2023-03-17 13:30 - 15:00
Our Stars and Stripes: The Revolutionary War in SC
Travel back in time as we explore the role played by SC in the American Revolutionary War. Children will learn about the founding of the United States and life during colonial times and even examine special techniques used to share “war correspondences.” While comparing Patriots and Loyalists, they will also learn about key figures from South Carolina and each person’s direct impact on the war.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, March 17 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: March 17 is open to children in 2nd-5th grade.

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

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE

Museum Drop-In Tour
2023-03-18 10:00 - 11:00
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 certain Saturdays of each month.
All tours will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:00 a.m.
Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.

Toddler Time
2023-03-21 10:30 - 11:30

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-03-23 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.

The March 23 Drop-In Tour will include:
Works by Warhol
Andy Warhol: Endangered Species
Greenville Symphony 75 Years: Concerts and Community
Through the Years: Kenny Rogers Photographs of America

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!
2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00
“Hats and headdresses are a unique and powerful lens through which one can view the human experience.”

From headdresses and helmets to turbans and crowns, families will have the opportunity to explore the stunning diversity of the world’s cultures. Join the UHM Education Team for guided exhibit tours, group story times, and craft stations that will be engaging for all ages.

Family Fun Days occur the last Saturday of each month (10AM-12PM). Everything is included with your general admission and free for UHM Members.

10:30 a.m. – Drop-In Tour of Global Language of Headwear
10:45 a.m. – Group Story Time in Global Language of Headwear
11:00 a.m. – Group activity on 1st Floor (Main Lobby)
11:30 a.m. – Drop-In Tour of Through the Years: Kenny Rogers Photographs of America

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

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Neighborhood Night
2023-04-06 17:30 - 20:30
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 programing for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 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

Saturday Toddler Time
2023-04-08 10:30 - 11:30
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Travel the world and explore the culture of places you’ve perhaps never seen. Little ones will be given a passport and the opportunity to learn through play, take part in an interactive gallery tour (made specifically for children ages 1-5), and conclude with a group story time while enjoying a snack and juice box.

Toddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Northern African American Soldiers in the American Civil War
Presented by Dr. Holly Pinheiro Jr., Furman University
Dr. Holly Pinheiro Jr. is an assistant professor of African American history at Furman University and the recipient of the Furman University Humanities Center Book Development Grant. His research focuses on the intersectionality of race, class, and gender in the United States military during the Civil War and World War I. His latest book explores the experiences of African American soldiers and their families during the American Civil War.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Connections Café - Greenville Symphony
2023-04-13 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.

April 13 | 2:00 p.m.
Greenville Symphony 75 Years: Concerts and Community

Join us Thursday, April 13, and explore the history of the Greenville Symphony.

Toddler Time!
2023-04-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-16 10:30 - 11:30

Homeschool Day - Global Language of Headwear
2023-04-21 13:30 - 15:00
The Global Language of Headwear
Students will tour The Global Language of Headwear, a travelling exhibition that explores the vital role of ceremonial headwear throughout diverse cultural customs, beliefs, and rituals. The exhibition features approximately 89 hats and headdresses from 43 different countries spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

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

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

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

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

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-04-27 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.

The April 27 Drop-In Tour will include:
The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality
Works by Warhol
Andy Warhol: Endangered Species
Through the Years: Kenny Rogers Photographs of America

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!
2023-04-29 10:00 - 12:00
Connect the past with the present and explore the Museum’s changing exhibitions through hands-on play, group story times, guided tours, and an immersive art project for all ages.

To begin, travel the world with a tour and story in The Global Language of Headwear, featuring 89 headdresses from around the globe. Then, bring it back home with a tour and story time featuring The Greenville Symphony Orchestra!

10:30 a.m. – Tour & Story Time in Global Language of Headwear

11:00 a.m. – Group activity in the Pepsi Lounge (1st Floor)

11:30 a.m. – Tour & Story Time in Greenville Symphony Orchestra

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

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Connections Café - Global Language of Headwear
2023-05-11 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.

May 11 | 2:00 p.m.
The Global Language of Headwear

Join us Thursday, May 11, and explore cultures from across the globe through this exhibition, which demonstrates that each society can be viewed though a similar lens.

Lunchbox Learning
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Max Moses Heller: Jewish Mayor in the Sunbelt South
Presented by Dr. Andrew Baker, Clemson University
Dr. Andrew Baker, Clemson University, examines the life and legacy of Max Moses Heller, a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria, who built a successful manufacturing firm in Greenville, South Carolina and entered politics after his retirement at a relatively young age. As mayor, he transformed Greenville and held the distinction of serving as the city’s first Jewish mayor. Heller served at a pivotal time in Greenville’s history, helping to reshape Greenville’s downtown by reducing the number of lanes on Main Street, planting trees, embracing open-air dining, and helping to recruit new companies to the area.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-05-18 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.

The May 18 Drop-In Tour will include:
The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality
Through the Years: Kenny Rogers Photographs of America
Greenville Symphony 75 Years: Concerts and Community

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.

Homeschool Day - Training Our Soldiers
2023-05-19 13:30 - 15:00
Training Our Soldiers: WWII on the Homefront
World War II was often referred to as a “Total War,” meaning that the American homefront (men, women, and children) played a vital role in winning the war. Through a guided tour, children will learn how the war impacted daily American life . They will also learn about the history behind the Greenville Army Air Base and the Army training base, Camp Croft in Spartanburg. After the tour, children will examine and get hands-on with actual World War II artifacts.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, May 19 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: May 19 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

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

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE

Neighborhood Night
2023-06-01 17:30 - 20:30
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 programing for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 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

Family Fun Day
2023-06-03 10:00 - 14:00
Call it a block party. Call it a jamboree. Call it whatever you like.. but do not miss out as we celebrate the opening of the summer exhibition, Very Eric Carle!
From live music with Israel Bailey & the Delinquents to sweet treats from Molly and Myle’s Ice Cream truck to Kenny Rogers’ photography and headdresses from around the globe, there will be fun for all ages.

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Connections Café - Eric Carle
2023-06-08 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.

June 8 | 2:00 p.m.
Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit

Join us Thursday, June 8, and explore the world of Eric Carle’s children’s books.
