Events
Homeschool Day with Abraham Lincoln
"We Didn't Wait for Freedom" Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall Explore the history of the American Civil War through Baltimore trailblazer, Vera Hall, and her narrative quilt series, "We Didn't Wait for Freedom." An activist in her own right, Hall's quilt series focuses on her interest in black history during the transition from... Read more »
Family Fun Day
Celebrate the opening of UHM's newest changing exhibits, Vision & Spirit: Black Artists in the Bank of America Collection and Narwhal. Families can take part in themed games, crafts, a museum wide scavenger hunt, and group story times. Family Fun Days are included with your general admission.
Toddler Time!
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Come out for a Toddler Time of ocean exploration and enjoy exhibit playtime, themed game stations, museum-wide scavenger hunt, and a group story time with snack and juice. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesResisting Jim Crow: The Autobiography of Dr. John A. McFall Presented by Lahnice McFall Hollister “Injustice… is a cancer that is rapidly eating into the vitals of our nation.” A newspaper reported Dr. John A. McFall’s words at an annual program on race relations at a Charleston church in 1936. The details of how Dr.... Read more »
Saturday Toddler Time with Elsa
The “unicorn of the sea” will rise from the deep for a fun-filled morning with game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snack & juice! Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children... Read more »
Connections Café – Salley Mavor
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 »
Homeschool Day – Salley Mavor’s Bedtime Stitches
Salley Mavor's Bedtime Stitches Explore the fiber art of Salley Mavor! Students will tour through the original artwork from Salley Mavor's newest book, My Bed: Enchanting Ways to Fall Asleep Around the World. Learn about the different cultures depicted in Mavor's story and create your own fiber-art masterpiece! WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day WHEN: Friday, March... Read more »
Toddler Time with Elsa
The “unicorn of the sea” will rise from the deep for a fun-filled morning with game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snack & juice! Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesWriting Greenville: Place and Community in the Upstate Presented by Dr. James Engelhardt, Furman University Join Dr. James Engelhardt as he explores the intersection of writing, history, and place. Using his experience as a published poet, Dr. Engelhardt will lead a writing seminar, outlining his career in both academia and the world of publishing. Dr.... Read more »
Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC. Free to UHM Members and included... Read more »