Revolution in the Carolinas
2024-07-03 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Dicey Langston Springfield: Portrait of a Revolutionary War Heroine
Presented by Rev. Paul A. Wood
Laodicea “Dicey” Langston Springfield was born on May 14, 1766, in the Ninety Six District. During the American Revolution, Dicey observed and recorded the movement of Loyalist troops through the Upstate as well as conversations between her father and their relatives and neighbors, providing vital information to her brothers in the Continental Army. She served as a spy for the Patriot cause, her acts of heroism saving multiple lives and aiding in the fight for independence.
Dr. Paul A. Wood is a native South Carolinian and a graduate of Furman University. He received a Master of Divinity degree from Yale Divinity School and a Doctor of Ministry from Candler School of Theology, Emory University. Dr. Wood is a retired United Methodist minister. Upon his retirement, Dr. Wood became a historian of the American Revolution in South Carolina, and recently published an article on Dicey Langston Springfield for the South Carolina American Revolution Sestercentennial Commission.

Revolution in the Carolinas is generously sponsored by:

Story Times Around Town
2024-07-10 09:30 - 10:00
Join Curious George™ for Story Times Around Town!

For 85 years, he’s romped, played, explored and experienced an array of adventures with countless young children eager to learn more about the world around them.
This summer, as the Upcountry History Museum hosts Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious, George will be visiting places around Greenville for “Story Times Around Town.” These story times are free to the community and followed by a quick meet-and-greet with George.

Heritage Green – July 10 | 9:30am

Keep checking back for more upcoming dates and locations!

Connections Café - Finding the Force
2024-07-11 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.

July 11 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on July 11 and explore Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Toddler Time with Curious George
2024-07-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-07-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-20 10:00 - 11:00
Romp, play, explore and experience an array of adventures with Curious George as he makes the Museum his summer home with, Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious!
Let curiosity and inquiry be your guide as little ones will explore familiar buildings and locales as this hands-on, bilingual adventure takes place in the neighborhood where Curious George™ lives with his friend, The Man in the Yellow Hat.

Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging.
“Learn like George” and enjoy playtime in the exhibit, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, game stations crafted for young learners, and a group story time complete with snack, juice, and a meet-n-greet with the star himself, Curious George!

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

Lunchbox Learning
2024-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
The Greenville & Northern Railway: Path of the Swamp Rabbit
Presented by Rev. Joseph Hudson
If there ever was a true to life “Little Engine That Could,” it would be the Greenville & Northern Railway, better known as The Swamp Rabbit. From its founding in 1887, the railroad brought coal from eastern Tennessee and Kentucky on a direct route to the ports in Augusta and Charleston. The Swamp Rabbit contributed to major economic growth in Greenville County and was foundational to further railroad development in the Upstate.
A native of Greenville County, Joseph Hudson has dedicated nearly half his life to studying, collecting artifacts and stories, and preserving the history of Greenville’s little mountain short-line railroad. His heart for historical preservation and his love for railroad history are evident when it comes to talking about the Greenville & Northern and its predecessors.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Quilts of Valor
2024-07-19 10:00 - 17:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Quilts of Valor
A Quilt of Valor® (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” Since its founding in 2003, the Quilts of Valor organization has awarded nearly 400,000 quilts to U.S. veterans in all 50 states. South Carolina leads the nation in Quilts of Valor awarded each year. From July 19 to July 21, a select number of unawarded quilts will be displayed at the Upcountry History Museum.

Quilts of Valor
2024-07-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-07-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Quilts of Valor
A Quilt of Valor® (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” Since its founding in 2003, the Quilts of Valor organization has awarded nearly 400,000 quilts to U.S. veterans in all 50 states. South Carolina leads the nation in Quilts of Valor awarded each year. From July 19 to July 21, a select number of unawarded quilts will be displayed at the Upcountry History Museum.
UHM is honored to host ceremonies on Saturday, July 20 at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, where local veterans will be awarded their own Quilts of Valor.

Neighborhood Night
2024-08-01 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, August 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

Revolution in the Carolinas
2024-08-07 17:30 - 18:30 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
The Quaker and the Gamecock: Nathanael Greene, Thomas Sumter, and the Revolutionary War for the Soul of the South
Presented by Andrew Waters
* SOLD OUT *
Among the many American Patriots active in the South during the American Revolution, no two were more different than General Nathanael Greene and Brigadier General Thomas Sumter. Though the two men shared the ultimate goal of independence for the thirteen colonies, they clashed time and time again on how to achieve that goal. Greene was burdened with the heavy responsibility of commanding the Continental Army forces across the South, trying to prove constantly that he was the right man for the job. Sumter led a local militia in South Carolina and reported to the General, but his desire for personal revenge often influenced his actions. While working together led to difficulties, they were both vital to patriot victory in the South.
Andrew Waters is a writer, editor, and conservationist residing in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He is the editor of three slave narrative collections, and his articles and short stories have appeared in numerous publications. Andrew’s recent work focuses on the American Revolution in the Carolinas.

Revolution in the Carolinas is generously sponsored by:

Connections Café - Frida Kahlo
2024-08-08 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.

August 8 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on August 8 and explore Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Murray.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Exhibit Drop-In Tour
2024-08-09 15:30 - 16:00, 2024-08-23 15:30 - 16:00, 2024-09-06 15:30 - 16:00, 2024-09-20 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.

Saturday Toddler Time with Curious George
2024-08-10 10:00 - 11:00

Homeschool Day
2024-08-23 14:00 - 15:30
Curious George: Let’s Get Curious! & Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray
Elementary School: Join in the hands-on, bilingual adventure that takes place in the neighborhood where Curious George lives with his friend, The Man in the Yellow Hat. Learn about the history of George’s creators and explore STEAM concepts.
Middle/High School: Explore Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray and learn about both artists, their lives, mediums, and relationship and create your own unique art project.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, August 23 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: August’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade. 1st-5th grade students will explore Curious George: Let’s Get Curious. 6th-12th grade students will learn about Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo and photographer Nickolas Murray.

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Lunchbox Learning
2024-08-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Empowering Communities: How Electric Cooperatives Transformed Rural South Carolina
Presented by Dr. Lacy K. Ford, University of South Carolina
Early in the twentieth century, for-profit companies such as Duke Power and South Carolina Electric and Gas brought electricity to populous cities and towns across South Carolina, while rural areas remained in the dark. It was not until the advent of publicly owned electric cooperatives in the 1930s that the South Carolina countryside was gradually introduced to the conveniences of life with electricity. Today, electric cooperatives serve more than a quarter of South Carolina’s citizens and more than seventy percent of the state’s land area, bringing not only power but also high-speed broadband to rural communities.
The rise of “public” power—electricity serviced by member-owned cooperatives and sanctioned by federal and state legislation—is a complicated saga encompassing politics, law, finance, and rural economic development. Empowering Communities examines how the cooperatives helped bring fundamental and transformational change to the lives of rural people in South Carolina, from light to broadband.
Dr. Lacy Ford served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, USC’s largest and oldest college, July 2016 to December 2020. Prior to becoming Dean, Ford served as Senior Vice Provost & Dean of Graduate Studies at the USC from 2010-2016. He is the author of Deliver Us From Evil: The Slavery Question in the Old South and a number of articles on the history of the South. He coauthored Empowering Communities: How Electric Cooperatives Transformed Rural South Carolina with Jared Bailey.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Family Fun Day with Greenville Zoo
2024-08-31 10:00 - 12:00
Join a fun morning with Curious George and his friends from the Greenville Zoo!

Come out and explore the Museum while taking part in games, craft stations, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, and group story times with George.

Saturday, August 31

10AM – Noon | 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.

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission.

Revolution in the Carolinas
2024-09-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
The Life and Times of General Andrew Pickens: Revolutionary War Hero, American Founder
Presented by Dr. Rod Andrew, Clemson University
Brigadier General Andrew Pickens was born in Pennsylvania in 1739. He later moved to the Waxhaws region of South Carolina and rose to military acclaim during the Cherokee War. During the American Revolution, he commanded a three-hundred-man South Carolina militia through multiple battles across the South, including the Battle of Cowpens, Siege of Ninety-Six, and the Battle of Eutaw Springs.
Dr. Rod Andrew Jr. is a professor of history and Alumni Master Teacher at Clemson University and a retired Colonel in the United States Marine Corps Reserve. His written work includes The Life and Times of Andrew Pickens: Revolutionary War Hero, American Founder and Wade Hampton: Confederate Warrior to Southern Redeemer.

Revolution in the Carolinas is generously sponsored by:

Connections Café - Curious George
2024-09-12 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.

September 12 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on September 12 and explore Curious George: Let’s Get Curious!

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Saturday Toddler Time with Curious George
2024-09-14 10:00 - 11:00
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging as the Museum hosts,

“Learn like George” and enjoy playtime in the exhibit, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, game stations crafted for young learners, and a group story time complete with snack, juice, and a meet-n-greet with the star himself, Curious George!

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

Toddler Time - Curious George's Birthday
2024-09-17 10:00 - 11:00

Curiosity Day with Curious George!
2024-09-17 10:00 - 16:30
Join the mischief and fun as we celebrate George’s birthday!

“Learn like George” through hands-on play that will have little ones exploring specially crafted game stations, a museum-wide scavenger hunt, and a group story time with snack and juice.

Enjoy game stations, scavenger hunts, and a story time with Curious George and a birthday cupcake!

Birthday Story Time with Curious George!
2024-09-17 15:30 - 16:30
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging as the Museum hosts,

Join the birthday festivities and partake in George-themed game stations, museum scavenger hunts, and a story time with Curious George and a birthday cupcake!

This special program is included with your general admission, but advance registration is required.

Lunchbox Learning
2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Where Have All the Children Gone?
The Catawba Nation and the Carlisle Indian School

Presented by Alan Dabney
U.S. Veteran and Advisor of the Catawba Indian Nation

In the 1870s, the United States government attempted to educate and assimilate Native Americans into “civilized” society by placing children from diverse tribes into distant, residential boarding schools. Forced into a world that deprived them of their language, contact with their families, and their ethnic identity, many struggled, suffered physical abuse, found ways to escape, or developed faith in self and heritage.
One such school was the Carlisle Indian School in Pennsylvania. It served as a model for the other off-reservation schools built across the country. “Where Have All the Children Gone? – The Catawba and the Carlisle Indian School” is the story of one child’s journey as a student of the Carlisle School as told by his great-grandson, Alan Dabney. Through first-hand accounts and letters, Alan will present his great-grandfather’s experiences of daily life at Carlisle, the escape attempts, and finally being able to leave when he turned 18.
Alan is the Director of Greenville County Veterans Affairs and a member of the Catawba Indian Nation where he also serves as Veteran Advisor of the Catawba Indian Nation in Rock Hill. A seventh-generation soldier with ancestors serving in every major military conflict dating to the American Revolution, Alan retired as a Master Sergeant from the Army after 21 years.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

UHM Homeschool Day - POSTPONED
2024-09-27 14:00 - 15:30
Away from Home: Native American Boarding School Stories
“To educate and assimilate into ‘civilized’ society.” That was the motive in the 1870s behind taking Native American children to distant residential boarding schools and stripping them of all signs of their culture. Thousands of children were forced into a world that deprived them of their language, contact with their families, and their ethnic identity. Hear and learn about these children as this exhibition and program gives voice to their stories.

WHEN: Friday, September 27 | 2:00 p.m.
POSTPONED TO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 | 2:00 P.M.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: September’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 3rd-12th grade

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

CANCELED: Kids' Fest at Heritage Green
2024-09-27 16:00 - 18:00
Kid’s Fest at Heritage Green has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

🛝Explore and create with The Imagination Playground from The Children’s Museum of the Upstate.

🖼️Get crafty with hands-on activities from Greenville Theatre and Upcountry History Museum.

🎨 Enjoy face painting courtesy of the Greenville County Museum of Art.

🥁Groove to the beats of Jeff Holland, a talented drummer, courtesy of Sigal Music Museum.

🚒Climb aboard and explore a real Greenville City fire truck!

📚Stop by the Greenville Library, which will be open for you to check out books and discover new stories.

This event is in partnership with the International Play Association’s Play Day, as Greenville host’s the IPA’s 2024 annual conference.

Upcountry History Museum

Friday, September 27, 2024

4:00-6:00 PM | Doors will be open until 6PM

Museum Entrance: Adults – $12 | Kids (ages 3-18) $9

Have a question? Give us a call at (864)467-3100.
