Events
Saturday Toddler Time!
Join us as we go down the rabbit hole to explore Alice’s Wonderland. There will be games designed for your little ones, snack and juice for story time, and a fun scavenger hunt. Children ages 3 and under are FREE.
History Speaks: Textile Capital of the World
“History Speaks” allows YOU the chance to share YOUR stories! We want to hear about your past, and for the September program we will explore the life of textile mill villages. There will be a presentation from our senior docent, Charles Blakely, with a display of local mill artifacts. Afterwards, there will be time for... Read more »
Kids’ History Camp: Baseball
Allow your kids the chance to get hands-on with history! Learn about America’s pastime and it’s direct influence on life in the Upcountry. After exploring our history we will create a craft for children to take home, and if the weather is nice, enjoy a game outside on the Heritage Lawn. To register (limit of... Read more »
Toddler Time!
Explore the life of bugs that are featured throughout Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland; as we welcome our good friends from The Greenville Zoo! See some of these creatures up-close and personal, while learning all about them with the best experts in town. We will have games, juice and snacks, story time, and of course,... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Lewis Carroll, Behind the Looking Glass September 18 at Noon Presenter: Dr. David Coombs, Clemson University In honor of the current special exhibition, “Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice's Wonderland,” English professor, Dr. David Coombs, joins Lunchbox Learning to discuss the life of Lewis Carroll and the world of Victorian Oxford in which he lived... Read more »
Early Closing
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed, Friday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but we will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Thank you for understanding.
Homeschool Day *RESCHEDULED*
Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice's Wonderland Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed, Friday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but we will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Thank you for understanding. ** RESCHEDULE DATE... Read more »
Museum Day Live!
Museum Day Live! is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Tickets will be available to download on August 15,... Read more »
Museum Day Live – Special Screening: “Legend of Lead Belly”
For Museum Day Live, the Upcountry History Museum is partnering with the Smithsonian Channel to screen the special film, "Legend of Lead Belly," in our theater at 11:00 a.m. This film screening is included with your general admission and guests are encouraged to explore our exhibit, "Back Where I Come From: Upcountry's Piedmont Blues" after... Read more »
Museum Day Special Screening: “Rock ‘N’ Roll Inventions”
"Crank up the volume as we go behind the power chords and pounding rhythms to celebrate the innovations that made rock 'n' roll what it is today. Join us as we explore the instruments, special effects, and moments of inspiration that gave the world vinyl, electric guitars, synthesizers, digital singles, and even laser shows. Music... Read more »
