Upcountry History Museum

UHM Book Drive
2024-10-09 14:00 - 2024-11-17 17:00 (America/New_York)
With so much of the Upstate community working together to help provide for our NC neighbors, please consider this small gesture to help brighten a child’s day!
Drop off NEW items below for children impacted by Hurricane Helene in the Western NC region:

Children’s books (ages 1-16)
Coloring books
Journals
Individual packs of crayons, markers, and colored pencils

Donations will be accepted now through SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17.
MUSEUM HOURS:Sunday: 1PM – 5PMMonday: ClosedTuesday-Saturday: 10AM – 5PM

You may also purchase from the Museum’s Amazon Wishlist. This list will be updated regularly and all purchases will be mailed directly to the home of UHM Director of Education, Kristen Pace, to prevent any packages being left outside the Museum, after hours.

Admission is not required for donation drop-offs.

Connections Café - Away From Home
2024-10-10 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.

October 10 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on October 10 and explore Away From Home: Native American Boarding Schools.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Toddler Time
2024-10-22 10:00 - 11:00
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging.

Let your little ones “find the force” as the Museum hosts Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire. Enjoy an outer space themed Toddler Time with game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snack and juice!

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

Please consider donating a copy of your child’s favorite book for the children of Western NC that were impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Lunchbox Learning
2024-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
The Hidden History of the Dark Corner
Presented by Drew Hines

The Dark Corner is a region shrouded in mystery and intrigue. Both the oldest standing bridge and the only remaining covered bridge in South Carolina are found in the Dark Corner. An exclusive country club with a world-class golf course once stood on the craggy peaks of Hogback Mountain until the Great Depression forced its closure. The ghostly remains of the Blue Ridge Forest Resort can still be seen there today. The only person ever to die on the witness stand in Greenville County was Dark Corner resident “Big Alec” Campbell. A Shootout at a Baptist church high atop Glassy Mountain in 1891 exceeded the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral in the number of shots fired. Drew Hines details these stories and more in his book Hidden History of the Dark Corner.
Drew Hines is a native of Greensboro, North Carolina, but has spent most of his life in the upstate of South Carolina. A Baptist minister for forty-three years, he is now retired and enjoys writing, gardening, and traveling. He received his undergraduate degree at the University of South Carolina, and two advanced degrees from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

UHM Homeschool Day
2024-10-25 14:00 - 15:30
Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire
Iconic movies produce memorable characters and memorable characters create lasting identities often by the costumes they wear.
Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire brings together a unique presentation of the storied Star Wars franchise, exhibiting original costumes of the now legendary cast of characters as well as the private collection of over 200 Kenner Toys based on the original three Star Wars movies. Channel the “FORCE” and join us as we connect to a galaxy far, far away!

WHEN: Friday, October 25 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

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

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Exhibit Drop-In Tour
2024-10-25 15:30 - 16:00, 2024-11-01 15:30 - 16:00
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
Explore Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire with a guided tour led by UHM Education Coordinator, Sarah Wright. This exhibition features original costumes and props from Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
Get a behind the scenes look at how the Star Wars universe has expanded since the first film premiered in 1977 and explore the legacy of the franchise through rare collectibles from the original trilogy and beyond. After the tour, test your Star Wars knowledge with rapid round trivia.

Drop-In Tours will occur on select Fridays at 3:30 PM.
Tours last approximately 30 minutes.
Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.

Museum Drop-In Tour
2024-11-02 11:00 - 12:00
Interested in Upcountry history?
Join UHM Educator, Sarah Wright, 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 select Saturdays throughout the year.
All tours will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 12:00 a.m.
Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.

Revolution in the Carolinas
2024-11-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Crescent Moon Over Carolina: William Moultrie and American Liberty
Presented by C.L. Bragg
Major General William Moultrie is best remembered for commanding the valiant defense of an unfinished palmetto log fort on Sullivan’s Island at the entrance to Charleston harbor against a determined British naval attack on June 28, 1776. While the Continental Congress in Philadelphia considered a draft of the Declaration of Independence, Moultrie and his garrison of South Carolinians proved that untested, but courageous, American soldiers could stand firm and prevail against British might.
Dr. C.L. Bragg is a practicing anesthesiologist in Thomasville, Georgia. His love for American history was sparked while researching his family’s history in South Carolina. He has published multiple books including Distinction in Every Service: Brigadier General Marcellus A. Stovall, C.S.A., the critically acclaimed Never for Want of Powder: The Confederate Powder Works in Augusta, Georgia, of which he is coauthor, and Crescent Moon over Carolina: William Moultrie and American Liberty.

Revolution in the Carolinas is generously sponsored by:

Connections Café - Black Pioneers
2024-11-14 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 14 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on November 14 and explore Black Pioneers: Legacy In The American West.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Toddler Time - Upcountry Archaeology
2024-11-19 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a more intimate Toddler Time that explores our area’s history through hands-on play that will allow your little ones to become “mini archaeologists!”

Children will learn through “archaeology sites,” handle Cherokee and Catawba reproductions, learn about everyday life within these indigenous communities, and explore history through a scavenger hunt and group story time with snacks and juice.

This program will be guided by the UHM Education Department, so space is limited.
Please call (864)467-3100 or use the link above for reservations.

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

Lunchbox Learning
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
The Price of Freedom: Stories of Honor, Healing, and Hope
Presented by Lieutenant Colonel Mike Ware, USAF (Ret.)

World War II was a period of horror and heroism. From landing on the beaches of Normandy, to planning suicide missions in the North African desert, to ejecting from F-5 fighters over Hanoi, there is no shortage of stories to be told about the brave men of the Greatest Generation. Join Lieutenant Colonel Mike War, USAF (Ret.) as he explores the stories of these veterans.
Mike Ware is a West Virginia native. He attended West Virginia University for his bachelor’s degree and earned a Master’s degree in Public Administration He spent 21 years serving in the United States Air Force. He is the co-author of Forever Young Veterans: Stories of Sacrifice, Healing, & Hope

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

UHM Homeschool Day
2024-11-22 14:00 - 15:30
From best-kept secret of WWII to largest invasion of Allied air, land, and sea forces in military history, the legacy of the June 6, 1944, continues to serve as a reminder of the significance of that moment in history. This UHM-organized exhibit brings the huge narrative of the invasion into context at a more personal level, highlighting item from UHM Collections and in collaboration with the Greenville County Library, Clemson University, and private collectors.

WHEN: Friday, November 22 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

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

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Exhibit Drop-In Tour
2024-11-22 15:30 - 16:00, 2024-12-06 15:30 - 16:00, 2024-12-13 15:30 - 16:00
Explore White Christmas: The Exhibition with a guided tour led by a UHM Docent. This exhibition features original costumes, sheet music, props, and backgrounds from the 1954 classic, White Christmas. After the tour, test your holiday movie knowledge with rapid round trivia.

Drop-In Tours will occur on select Fridays at 3:30 PM.
Tours last approximately 30 minutes.
Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.

Revolution in the Carolinas
2024-12-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
William Washington: American Light Dragoon
Presented by Durant Ashmore
Perhaps America’s finest cavalry commander, Lt. Col. William Washington fought with distinction in the Northern and Southern Campaigns, including some of the most memorable battles ever fought in South Carolina. After the American Revolution, he continued his military career before becoming a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Durant Ashmore is a native South Carolinian, battlefield preservationist, and American Revolutionary War historian. He has generously presented numerous times at the Museum and throughout the Upcountry area, nearly selling out each and every lecture.

Revolution in the Carolinas is generously sponsored by:

Neighborhood Night
2024-12-05 17:30 - 20:30
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, December 5, 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 - White Christmas
2024-12-12 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.

December 12 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on December 12 and explore White Christmas: The Exhibition.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Upcountry Winter Market
2024-12-14 10:00 - 14:00
Join us for a cozy winter market and explore a curated selection of goods handcrafted by highly skilled artisans.
There’s something for all ages, including fun crafts, games, and story times for the kids. Whether you’re shopping for gifts or just enjoying the holiday spirit, we hope you’ll venture out and celebrate the unique creations of these local artists (listed below), while exploring Upcountry history and the Museum’s one-of-a-kind exhibitions.

Saturday, December 14
10AM – 2PM | Doors will be open until 5PM
Adults – $12 | Kids (ages 3-18) $9
Kids ages 2 and under are FREE
Purchase tickets upon arrival or at the link below
Have a question? Give us a call at (864)467-3100

The Upcountry Winter Market is included with your general admission.

Lunchbox Learning
2024-12-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Edgar Allan Poe in South Carolina
Presented by Dr. Patricia McNeely

Edgar Allan Poe was stationed at Fort Moultrie in 1827 and 1828 under the assumed name of Edgar Perry. While there, Poe was gathering material for the first detective stories in the English language, including The Goldbug, which was set on Sullivan’s Island. He also created the first American detective—C. Auguste Dupin, who was the model for Sherlock Holmes and other modern detectives. The time he spent in South Carolina had a major impact on his literary career, and Charlestonians are certain that the ghost of Annabel Lee still wanders in a downtown cemetery.
USC Professor Emerita Patricia G. “Pat” McNeely taught writing and reporting in the College of Journalism for 33 years. Before joining the USC faculty, McNeely was a reporter and editor for The Greenville News, The State and The Columbia Record. She has published several books on South Carolina and Southern history.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

UHM Homeschool Day
2024-12-20 14:00 - 15:30
White Christmas: The Exhibition
Featuring original film costumes created by legendary designer Edith Head, White Christmas: The Exhibition also showcases props, sheet music, cast member’s personal memorabilia, archival materials, replica backdrops and more! Families will experience first-hand the musical genius of Irving Berlin and the making of this beloved holiday film about two WWII veterans who team up with a singing sister duo to save a faltering Vermont lodge owned by the veteran’s former commanding officer.

WHEN: Friday, December 20 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

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

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Exhibit Drop-In Tour
2024-12-20 15:30 - 16:00, 2024-12-28 14:00 - 14:30
Explore White Christmas: The Exhibition with a guided tour led by a UHM Docent. This exhibition features original costumes, sheet music, props, and backgrounds from the 1954 classic, White Christmas.

Drop-In Tours will occur on select Fridays at 3:30 PM.
Tours last approximately 30 minutes.
Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.

Museum Drop-In Tour
2024-12-28 11:00 - 12:00
Interested in Upcountry history?
Join UHM Educator, Sarah Wright, 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 select Saturdays throughout the year.
All tours will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 12:00 p.m.
Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.

Revolution in the Carolinas
2025-01-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
The Grim Years: Settling South Carolina, 1670-1720
Presented by Dr. John Navin, Coastal Carolina University
As the thirteen colonies were established in the “New World” the roots of the American Revolution were planted. The vast colony of Carolina, divided in 1710 into North and South Carolina, saw rapid transformation in its early years. Issues arose with the English Lords Proprietors, trade with Native American tribes was lucrative but deadly for both sides, and the growing slave trade at the Port of Charles Town led to an economic dependence on slave labor. It was in South Carolina’s infancy that religious, political, and economic turmoil laid the groundwork for the American Revolution.
Dr. John Navin earned his master’s degree at Boston College and his Ph.D. at Brandeis University. A Boston native, John Navin joined the History department at Coastal Carolina University in 1999. He previously taught at Brandeis and Pfeiffer Universities. A specialist in Early American history, Navin has published works that focus on race, warfare, gender, and the impact of colonizing ventures on groups and individuals. In 2020, he published The Grim Years: Settling South Carolina, 1670-1720.

Revolution in the Carolinas is generously sponsored by:

Connections Café - South Carolina History: The Textile Mills
2025-01-09 14:00 - 15:00
Connections Café is a 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 9, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on January 9th and explore the history of Greenville’s textile industry.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
The Battle of Cowpens
Presented by Mr. John Boyd

The Battle of Cowpens, fought on January 17, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War, was a pivotal engagement that significantly impacted the course of the war in the Southern colonies. Led by General Daniel Morgan, the American forces employed a brilliant double-envelopment maneuver, decisively defeating the British forces under Colonel Banastre Tarleton. This victory boosted American morale, disrupted British plans, and paved the way for further successes, ultimately contributing to the eventual American triumph in the war. Through an examination of the battle’s context, strategy, and outcomes, we will gain insight into its lasting significance in the Revolutionary War and the development of modern military tactics.
Join former Cowpens National Battlefield tour guide, John Boyd, to explore the strategic importance of the battle, the key figures involved, and the tactics employed by both the Continental Army and British forces.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

UHM Homeschool Day
2025-01-24 14:00 - 15:30
Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West
Experience this first-of-its kind national touring exhibit, organized by renowned historian, artist, and one of the foremost experts on African American quilting history and traditions, Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Black Pioneers explores Black History in the American west through a timeline of original pictorial quilts. These colorful, richly detailed works of art chronicle the arrival of Africans in the American West in 1528 to the Civil Rights Movement, bringing to life sometimes overlooked stories and lesser-known chapters in history. The 50 quilts, designed for the exhibit, were created by the Women of Color Quilters Network (WCQN) especially for the exhibition.

WHEN: Friday, January 24 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: January‘s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Neighborhood Night
2025-02-06 17:30 - 20:30
Access for All!
UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2025.

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 6, 2025 | 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
