Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2026.   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 »

A 10-month lecture series meeting on the first Tuesday at 5:30 PM of the listed months below.   Join historian Durant Ashmore in an engaging lecture series that explores the American Revolutionary War through the lens of South Carolina’s Backcountry, a region whose people, terrain, and battles played a critical role in the struggle for independence. While... Read more »

Connections Café is a 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 gallery tour of a Museum exhibition, and a hands-on activity or game.   Connections Café meets on the... Read more »

Substituting Tired Feet for Tired Souls; Lessons from the Montgomery Bus Boycott   Presented by Dr. Thomas Maher   Join us to discover how the Montgomery Bus Boycott fits into our understanding of what makes social movement campaign successful. Thomas Maher is an Assistant Professor with the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice at... Read more »

Hands-On History Hour, a program designed for elementary students, encourages engagement with history through artifacts and interactive learning. Each program consists of an introduction with relevant background information and a related craft. Children will have the opportunity to interact with relevant artifacts and historical replicas, allowing them to connect past and present objects.   Wednesday,... Read more »

 Calling all Little Sprouts  Join us for a cheerful, hands-on adventure as we celebrate Earth Day and the season of spring. Each Toddler Time program has themed game stations, museum scavenger hunt, and a group story time with snacks and juice.   Tuesday, April 21  10:00 AM  | Included with your admission  Adults – $14 | Kids... Read more »

The Upcountry History Museum is proud to be the Upstate’s only venue for the display of the South Carolina Department of Archives and History (SCDAH) exhibit, Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775-1777, on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. On display will be three of the state’s original founding documents... Read more »