Events
Neighborhood Night
Enjoy free admission from 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. along with free book give-a-ways for families. We hope that through Neighborhood Nights we can show museums are available for families regardless of economic constraints. No registration is required. Book give-a-ways are limited in number and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.... Read more »
Behind the Scenes of UHM: Summer Camp
AUGUST 11 - AUGUST 14 Discover how museums and their exhibits are created! Children will receive an exclusive behind the scenes look at museum collections, learn how artifacts are collected from the community, and how artifacts are selected for exhibitions. Children will learn the various facets of museum jobs and roles, create their own exhibitions,... Read more »
UHM Kids Book Club
Enjoy games and activities that bring to life the adventures of the children's classic, Horrible Harry and the Green Slime. *Reservations are required as attendance is limited.* Please call (864)467-3100 or follow the link below to email the name and ages of those attending the meeting. Book Club meets from 3:30-4:30... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Presenter: Dr, Courtney Tollison, Furman University Topic: "Greenville Women in the Fight for the Vote, 1890-1920" Join Dr. Courtney Tollison for an exploration of the suffrage movement in Greenville. Learn how local events and individuals fit into the state and national movements. Dr. Tollison will also offer an update on local efforts to memorialize the... Read more »
Kids Book Club
Enjoy games, crafts and engaging activities that bring to life the adventures of the children’s classic, Charlotte's Web. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. Call (864)467-3100 to make your reservations or purchase your tickets online at the link below:
Lunchbox Learning
Topic: "An Afternoon with Mrs. Eulalie Salley, South Carolina Suffragette" Presenter: Dr. Kate Roark, Spartanburg Methodist College Mrs. Eulalie Salley was a passionate fighter for women's suffrage in South Carolina. In 1973, the Southern Oral History Program interviewed Mrs. Salley about her experiences as a suffragette. Dr. Kate Roark, Spartanburg Methodist College, created a short... Read more »
19th Amendment Homeschool Day
Celebrate the centennial of women's suffrage by exploring the stories of women's struggles to achieve full citizenship. Children will examine photographs, drawings, illustrations and artifacts, while also learning about local and South Carolina women that helped organize and lead the movement. WHAT: Exhibition Homeschool Day WHEN: Every 3rd Friday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry History... Read more »
History Homeschool Day: K5-1st
Our Community: Then & Now Investigate artifacts, photographs, and maps illustrating Greenville’s history as we explore how our community has changed over time. This lesson meet SC standards for Kindergarten and 1st grade, and is designed for children ages 5-7 years old. WHAT: History Homeschool Day WHEN: Every last Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE:... Read more »
Sacred Spaces with Bill Fitzpatrick
As the oldest church in South Carolina’s Upstate, Waxhaw Presbyterian Church has a history that begins around 1755 when Scots-Irish Presbyterians from Pennsylvania and Virginia settled in the area. This program will feature stories of its well-known members, including seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson; and the Waxhaw Cemetery, listed in the National... Read more »
UHM Kids Book Club
Enjoy games, crafts and engaging activities that bring to life the adventures of the children’s classic, The One and Only Ivan. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. Please call (864)467-3100 or email the name and ages of those attending to info@upcountryhistory.org
