Exhibitions
Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad
They left in the middle of the night – often carrying little more than the knowledge to follow the North Star. In the decades prior to the Civil War in... Read more »
Guaranteeing Her Right…The 19th Amendment, Women and the Right to Vote
The campaign for women’s voting rights lasted more than seven decades. Considered the largest reform movement in United States history, its participants believed that securing the vote was essential to... Read more »
Story Times at Home
VIDEO STORY TIMES FOR YOUR LITTLE ONES... VIDEO STORY TIMES FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 &... Read more »
Read of the Week – Harriet Tubman
“I had reasoned this out in my mind, there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would... Read more »
History of the Week – Pepsi Cola
The Pepsi-Cola Story If you have visited the Upcountry History Museum and explored our Pepsi Lounge, then you have probably heard clips of this video playing. Now you can... Read more »
Film of the Week – Coen Brothers
Each week we will recommend a new film that either highlights local, Upcountry history or one of our changing exhibitions. Explore history from the comfort of your couch and then... Read more »
Read of the Week – Coney Island
Coney Island on My Mind: A Brief History of Brooklyn’s Waterfront Playground by Suzanne Spellen (aka Montrose Morris) 1930s Coney Island postcard. Image via Boston Public Library. New York City... Read more »
Films of the Week – Baseball
Each week we will recommend a new film that either highlights local Upcountry history or one of our changing exhibitions. Explore history from the comfort of your couch and then... Read more »
History of the Week – Battle of Tarawa
World War II: The Battle Of Tarawa is a documentary film directed by Louis Hayward. It used authentic footage taken at the Battle of Tarawa to tell the story... Read more »
Read of the Week – Peanuts
Prepare for another fun season (football season that is) with the Peanuts gang as the Museum is set to host Pigskin Peanuts later this year! Enjoy this quick read on... Read more »
