Upcountry History Museum

Homeschool Day - The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran's Portrait Project
2023-11-17 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | SC
Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

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

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

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

WHY: Learn about the principles of photography.

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Toddler Time with Moana
2023-11-21 10:30 - 11:30 | SC
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Join MOANA as the Museum hosts Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin! This exhibit allows children to immerse themselves in a larger-than-life marine environment and introduces them to the incredible world of ocean exploration.
Come out and enjoy exhibit playtime, themed game stations, museum-wide scavenger hunt, and a group story time with snack and juice, followed by a special Meet-N-Greet with Moana!

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

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-11-30 10:00 - 11:00 | SC
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 November Drop-In Tour will include:
“We Didn’t Wait for Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall
Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project
A Very Grinchy Christmas

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
2023-12-07 17:30 - 20:30 | SC
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 programming for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, December 7, 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 is 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
2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:00 | SC
“Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.”

Don’t be a Grinch and join the festivities, where all ages can take part in games, crafts, giveaways, a museum wide scavenger hunt, and group story times with snack and juice.

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission.

Connections Café - A Very Grinchy Christmas
2023-12-14 14:00 - 15:00 | SC
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 14 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on December 14 to explore A Very Grinchy Christmas!

Homeschool Day - SOLD OUT
2023-12-15 13:30 - 15:00 | SC
A Very Grinchy Christmas – SOLD OUT!
It began as a children’s book on the biggest theft in history. Then, it transformed into a classic television special that first aired on December 18, 1966,with an astounding audience of 3.8 million people.
The made-for-television animated story would go on to become one of the most watched holiday specials in the history of American television! Celebrate the holiday season and explore over 150 original animation cels, Dr. Seuss sketches, and backgrounds while also creating your own personalized snow globes. Space is limited, so book NOW!

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, December 15 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: December 15 is open to children in 1st-5th grade.

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Toddler Time!
2023-12-19 10:30 - 11:30 | SC
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Celebrate the holidays at the UHM and enjoy exhibit playtime, themed game stations, museum-wide scavenger hunt, and a group story time with snack and juice.

Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Lunchbox Learning
2023-12-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Animating Seuss: Creating “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas”
Presented by Zach Inks, South Carolina Governor’s School
“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” premiered on television in 1966. Directed by Chuck Jones, this adaptation of the 1957 children’s book became an instant holiday staple, in which the surly Grinch learns the true meaning of Christmas. Join Zach Inks, Animation Instructor at the South Carolina Govenor’s School for Lunchbox Learning, where he will discuss the history of the making of this Christmas classic. Original artwork from “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is on display in A Very Grinchy Christmas until January 21, 2024.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-12-21 10:00 - 11:00 | SC
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 December Drop-In Tour will include:
“We Didn’t Wait for Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall
Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project
A Very Grinchy Christmas

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 - Splash and Bubbles
2024-01-11 14:00 - 15:00 | SC
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 11| 2:00 p.m.
Join us on January 11 to explore Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin!

Hard Earned with Stacy Pearsall & Special Guests
2024-01-13 15:30 - 17:30 | SC
A special panel discussion and community screening of After Action, South Carolina ETV’s new national series that features conversations with military veterans revealing what life is like before, during and after action.

Join us at 3:30 PM for refreshments and the opportunity to explore the Museum’s current exhibit, Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project, followed by a preview of an After Action episode and a conversation with the show’s Executive Producer and Host, Stacy Pearsall, alongside two veterans, Desiree Gordon and Joe Worley, featured in the nationally acclaimed series, as well as local Army veteran and Greenville County Veteran Affairs Officer, Alan Dabney.

The afternoon will be an inspiring opportunity to shine a light on the military experience, view a national program created right here in South Carolina and share in a candid discussion about the experience of serving in the military. We hope you’ll join us!

This special program is in partnership with South Carolina ETV and the ETV Endowment. Veterans and ETV Endowment Members will receive free admission, but must register in advance as space is limited.

Toddler Time!
2024-01-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2024-02-20 10:30 - 11:30 | SC
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Come out for a Toddler Time of ocean exploration and enjoy exhibit playtime, themed game stations, museum-wide scavenger hunt, and a group story time with snack and juice.

Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Homeschool Day - Splash and Bubbles
2024-01-19 13:30 - 15:00 | SC
Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin!
Learn how to help save our oceans and explore Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin! Students will learn about how recycling can help protect ocean life and how marine biologists are working to clean up our oceans. Get hands-on in the classroom with a pollution simulation that incorporates STEM principles!

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

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

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: January is open to children in 1st-5th grade.

WHY: Learn about ocean conservation and explore the interactive exhibition, Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin!

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Neighborhood Night
2024-02-01 17:30 - 20:30 | SC
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 programming for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, February 1, 2024 | 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 is 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

Connections Café - Narwhal
2024-02-08 14:00 - 15:00 | SC
Monthly program in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia.

WHEN: Thursday, February 8 at 2PM

WHAT: Meet the “unicorn of the sea” as we explore Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend

HOW: Simply check-in at the UHM Front Desk upon arrival

COST: Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

Programs vary each month but typically include a short meeting with updates from the Alzheimer’s Association, exhibition tour, and hands-on activity time in the classroom.

Connections Café meets the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

Homeschool Day with Abraham Lincoln
2024-02-16 13:30 - 15:00 | SC
“We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall
Explore the history of the American Civil War through Baltimore trailblazer, Vera Hall, and her narrative quilt series, “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom.” An activist in her own right, Hall’s quilt series focuses on her interest in black history during the transition from slavery to freedom.
While learning about some of these important historical figures, families and visitors will also enjoy a very special presentation from SC Humanities speaker, Gerald Pitts, as he performs an original one-act play as President Abraham Lincoln.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

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

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: February’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Explore narrative quilts from Hall’s “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” quilt series and hear directly from Abraham Lincoln*

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

PERFORMANCE BY PRESIDENT LINCOLN: FREE to visitors

*The performance featuring Abraham Lincoln is free to any visitors, however space is limited. Admission is required to explore the Museum and participate in the subsequent Homeschool Day activities and tour.

This program is supported by South Carolina Humanities, a not-for-profit organization; inspiring, engaging and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature, history, culture and heritage. SC Humanities receives funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom.

Family Fun Day
2024-02-17 10:00 - 14:00 | SC
Celebrate the opening of UHM’s newest changing exhibits, Vision & Spirit: Black Artists in the Bank of America Collection and Narwhal.

Families can take part in themed games, crafts, a museum wide scavenger hunt, and group story times.

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission.

Lunchbox Learning
2024-02-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Resisting Jim Crow: The Autobiography of Dr. John A. McFall
Presented by Lahnice McFall Hollister
“Injustice… is a cancer that is rapidly eating into the vitals of our nation.” A newspaper reported Dr. John A. McFall’s words at an annual program on race relations at a Charleston church in 1936. The details of how Dr. McFall and many thousands experienced the transition to Jim Crow in Charleston is vividly told in the book Resisting Jim Crow: The Autobiography of Dr. John A. McFall. Found in the Fisk University Library—the manuscript was not originally intended for publication. Dr. McFall’s grandniece, Lahnice Hollister, edited and published it in 2021 because “few African-American voices tell our lived history.”

Dr. McFall’s life spanned the years between the end of Reconstruction in 1878 and the Brown v. Board of Education decision in 1954. McFall’s emancipated parents had hoped for both freedom and equality for themselves and their children. Instead, generations faced white supremacy and legalized segregation.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Saturday Toddler Time with Elsa
2024-03-09 10:30 - 11:30 | SC
The “unicorn of the sea” will rise from the deep for a fun-filled morning with game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snack & juice!

Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging.

Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Connections Café - Salley Mavor
2024-03-14 14:00 - 15:00 | SC
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 14 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on March 14 to explore Salley Mavor: Bedtime Stitches.

Homeschool Day - Salley Mavor's Bedtime Stitches
2024-03-15 13:30 - 15:00 | SC
Salley Mavor’s Bedtime Stitches
Explore the fiber art of Salley Mavor! Students will tour through the original artwork from Salley Mavor’s newest book, My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World.
Learn about the different cultures depicted in Mavor’s story and create your own fiber-art masterpiece!

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, March 15 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: March’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Learn about the the colorful world of Salley Mavor’s fiber art children’s books by exploring, Salley Mavor’s Bedtime Stitches

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Toddler Time with Elsa
2024-03-19 10:30 - 11:30 | SC

Lunchbox Learning
2024-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Writing Greenville: Place and Community in the Upstate
Presented by Dr. James Engelhardt, Furman University
Join Dr. James Engelhardt as he explores the intersection of writing, history, and place. Using his experience as a published poet, Dr. Engelhardt will lead a writing seminar, outlining his career in both academia and the world of publishing.
Dr. Engelhardt is a published poet and lecturer at Furman University. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He spent five years as the acquisition’s editor at the University of Alaska Press. His published works include Bone Willows, a collection of poetry that catalogs his move to Alaska with his family.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2024-03-28 10:00 - 11:00 | SC
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 Drop-In Tour will include:
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend
Salley Mavor: Bedtime Stitches
Vision and Spirit: Black Artists in the Bank of America Collection

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
2024-04-04 17:30 - 20:30 | SC
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 programming for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, April 4, 2024 | 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 is 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

Connections Café - Museum Behind the Scenes
2024-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | SC
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 11 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on April 11 for a behind-the-scenes look at UHM Collections.

An Evening with Dr. Diane Vecchio
2024-04-11 17:30 - 19:00 | SC
Enjoy a special evening with Dr. Diane Vecchio as she shares stories from her recently published book, Peddlers, Merchants, and Manufacturers: How Jewish Entrepreneurs Built Economy and Community in Upcountry South Carolina.

Join us Thursday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m. for drinks and light hors d’oeuvres with Dr. Diane Catherine Vecchio, author and recently retired Furman University professor of history. Working with a rich set of oral histories, memoirs, and traditional historical documents, Dr. Vecchio will discuss Jewish community development and how Jewish business leaders also became civic leaders and affected social, political, and cultural life in what we now call the Upcountry. Dr. Vecchio’s book provides a new and essential examination of Jewish textile and clothing manufacturers.
The evening will be an enlightening opportunity to get a closer look at how the Jewish community influenced all facets of life across the Upstate and why that influence has been so significant to the growth of today’s Spartanburg-Greenville corridor.

Each ticket reservation includes two, complimentary drinks tickets.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning at 6:00 p.m.

$20 for UHM Members | $25 for all other guests

Light hors d’oeuvres with tea, beer, and wine will be provided by Chef360 Catering.
Reservations are required to attend this program. Dr. Vecchio’s book will be available for purchase from the Museum’s Gift Shop.

Saturday Toddler Time!
2024-04-13 10:30 - 11:30 | SC
