Events
Family Fun Day with Greenville Zoo
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 –... Read more »
Revolution in the Carolinas
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesThe 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... Read more »
Exhibit Drop-In Tour
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... Read more »
Connections Café – Curious George
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... Read more »
Saturday Toddler Time with Curious George
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!... Read more »
Toddler Time – Curious George’s Birthday
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!... Read more »
Curiosity Day with Curious George!
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... Read more »
Birthday Story Time with Curious George!
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... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesWhere 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... Read more »
Exhibit Drop-In Tour
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... Read more »