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D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Memory Lives On
D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Memory Lives On May 18, 2024 – April 27, 2025 Normandy, France will forever be marked by the June 6, 1944, D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe. 2024 will mark the 80th Anniversary of this historic event. The Upcountry History... Read more »
Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful
Clyde Butcher's America the Beautiful February 15, 2025 – May 25, 2025 “The earth is a magnificent piece of art… As a photographer, I am only sharing what I witness.” – Clyde Butcher Acclaimed photographer Clyde Butcher has spent more than 50 years capturing some of America’s most unique and beautiful landscapes, from the Redwood forests... Read more »
Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson
Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson March 15, 2025 – September 7, 2025 Curated and produced by the LBJ Presidential Library, Austin, Texas, Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, focuses on the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, wife of the 36th President of the United States, Lyndon Baines Johnson. The... Read more »
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Neighborhood Night
Neighborhood Night
Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2025. 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 »
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Connections Café – Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson
Connections Café – Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson
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 tour of a Museum exhibition, and a hands-on activity time in the classroom. Connections Café meets the second... Read more »
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Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
Curahee to Normandy: A Jump Into History Presented by Dr. Jason Ross and Mrs. Zhe Little On June 6, 1944, the allied forces launched one of the most ambitious campaigns of World War II. The D-Day invasions were a turning point on the European front. Join Dr. Jason Ross and Mrs. Zhe Little, as the... Read more »
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Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging. Celebrate Earth Day through interactive sensory games, a nature-themed craft, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt, all designed specifically for young learners. Toddler Time will wrap up with a group story time that includes snacks and juice. Toddler Time is included with your... Read more »
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An Evening with Glenis Redmond
An Evening with Glenis Redmond
My Life Sounds Like a Poem: A YA Novel-in-Verse About Peg Leg Bates Join acclaimed poet and storyteller Glenis Redmond for a special evening at the Upcountry History Museum on April 24th as she shares selections from her upcoming YA novel-in-verse, My Life Sounds Like a Poem. This powerful work brings to life the story of Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates, the legendary one-legged... Read more »
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UHM Homeschool Day – Lady Bird Johnson
UHM Homeschool Day – Lady Bird Johnson
Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson Explore a special exhibition on the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, the former first lady that was most often associated with promoting environmental conservation and the wildflowers that brighten the country's landscape. Join us on Homeschool Day as we examine the broader story of Mrs.... Read more »
