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5 events,
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
June 11, 2022 – January 22, 2023 Dinosaurs will roar into the Upstate South Carolina, when the Upcountry History Museum presents Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice. Crossing the threshold of this interactive exhibition means traveling back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs. Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is the first child-centered... Read more »
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville
Doing The Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville October 1, 2022 - February 5, 2023 What started as a mission effort in 1904 under a tent at the corner of Brown and Washington Streets when The Salvation Army of Greenville began offering a religious message and good music to anyone willing to listen has... Read more »
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
"Let the wild rumpus start!" October 22, 2022 - January 8, 2023 There’s room to run, stories to explore, and Wild Things to become at the Upcountry History Museum. He was one of the greatest creators of children’s books in the 20th century – though he didn’t like the term “children’s books” and preferred “books... Read more »
Nutcracker: The Exhibition
The nutcracker sits under the holiday tree, a guardian of childhood stories. Feed him walnuts and he will crack open a tale... In the Christmas season of merry making, the ways of celebrating are as many and as varied as possible, but familiar traditions and stories connect all of us during this time, influencing our... Read more »
Holiday Food Drive
On your next visit to the Upcountry History Museum, please consider donating to the UHM Holiday Food Drive that will benefit the Harvest Hope Food Bank. Donations will be accepted now through January 17, and can be dropped off at the Museum during open hours.
5 events,
Connections Café – Training Our Soldiers
Connections Café – Training Our Soldiers
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... Read more »
5 events,
Saturday Toddler Time
Saturday Toddler Time
Visit the DINOSAURS before they leave Greenville! Your chance to explore the Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibit is almost extinct! Join us for one of the final dinosaur programs and enjoy themed game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snacks and juice. Toddler Times are included with general admission... Read more »
5 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Visit the DINOSAURS before they leave Greenville! Your chance to explore the Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice exhibit is almost extinct! Join us for the final dinosaur program and enjoy themed game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snacks and juice. Toddler Time is FREE for children ages... Read more »
4 events,
Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
The Doolittle Raiders Presented by Mr. Thom Iannarino U.S. Army veteran and former Education Specialist the the U.S.S. Yorktown, Thom Iannarino presents his extensive knowledge of World War II aviation history in this lecture on the Doolittle Raids. Following the bombing of Pearl Harbor, Hawaii on December 7, 1941, the United States military set out... Read more »
4 events,
Homeschool Day – Dinosaurs
Homeschool Day – Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice Children will encounter unfamiliar landscapes, touchable dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes, and opportunities to investigate clues about what the dinosaurs left behind. The exhibit builds on a child’s innate curiosity about dinosaurs, while introducing them to hands-on STEM concepts. WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day WHEN: Friday, January 20... Read more »
3 events,
Battle of Hammond’s Old Store with Durant Ashmore
Battle of Hammond’s Old Store with Durant Ashmore
Thursday, January 26 | 5:30 p.m. Recovering Lost History: The Battle of Hammond's Old Store The site of the Battle of Hammond's Old Store, fought on Dec. 30, 1780, has been lost to history for over 200 years. Last winter the battleground locating team from the SC Battleground Trust was able to get permission to... Read more »
3 events,
Family Fun Day!
Family Fun Day!
Celebrate the New Year at the Upcountry History Museum! With an exceptional lineup of changing exhibitions for 2023, make plans now to attend the January 28th Family Fun Day for a sneak peek into what you can expect in the upcoming year. Families will enjoy exhibit-themed game and craft stations, a special appearance by "Hans... Read more »
3 events,
Neighborhood Night
Neighborhood Night
Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2023. The Museum operates with the firm belief that its exhibits, events, and programming should be accessible to all, regardless of cultural, ethnic, geographic, or socioeconomic differences. The Neighborhood Night initiative, introduced in 2015, provides free access to educational... Read more »
4 events,
Andy Warhol: Endangered Species
Andy Warhol: Endangered Species February 4 – April 30, 2023 Andy Warhol was one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, creating some of the most recognizable images ever produced. A founding member of the Pop art movement, his work was across several media including painting, printmaking, photography, drawing, and sculpture. Challenging former... Read more »
Works by Warhol
One of the 20th century’s best-known artists, Andy Warhol (1928-1987) made his name in the early 1960s with paintings and prints of brands, celebrities, and foods ranging from Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor to Coca-Cola and Campbell’s Soup. These brash, innovative works are considered icons of Pop Art, a movement that both critiqued and... Read more »
