History Speaks - WWII
2019-08-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
“History Speaks” allows YOU the chance to share YOUR stories! We want to hear about your experiences and memories, and to kick off this program series we are going to explore WWII in the Upcountry.
There will be a brief presentation with local WWII artifacts followed by a short documentary. Afterwards, there will be time for everyone to share their stories of growing up and living through the WWII-era. Or, even share your stories that have been passed down from friends and family members.
This program is great for all ages and it is included with your general admission. Snacks and beverages will be served.

Kids' History Camp
2019-08-10 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Allow your kids the chance to get hands-on with World War II history! Learn about the Upcountry’s influence in World War II, but also see how residents of our area impacted the war effort. We will discuss, explore and even handle actual WWII artifacts (don’t worry…it’s not a live grenade), plus create a fun craft to take home.
To register (limit of 30 kids), please call (864)467-3100.
Cost per participating child is $10.
UHM Members – $2 per participating child
Recommended for children ages 6-13.
One adult per family is free and younger siblings need only pay regular admission.

Movies at the Museum
2019-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Summer Matinee Movies
Experience the classics on the big screen.
Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests.
Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains!
Friday, August 16 at 2:00 pm
The General (1926)

Toddler Time!
2019-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join Alice as she hosts a tea party at the Upcountry History Museum! Taking inspiration from the Mad Hatter and summer exhibit, Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice’s Wonderland, this tea party will certainly be unique. Enjoy yummy treats and tea while also meeting Alice at story time!
1st Tea Party: 10:00 a.m.
2nd Tea Party: 11:00 a.m.
May require prior registration. More details coming soon!
Children ages 3 and under are FREE.
Upcoming Toddler Times:

Tuesday, September 17 – Bug’s Life of Alice’s Wonderland with The Greenville Zoo!
Tuesday, October 15 – A Royal Party with Alice

Lunchbox Learning
2019-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
American Railroads
August 21 at Noon
Presenter: Dr. Roger Grant, Clemson University
Spend your lunchtime at the Museum learning about interesting and sometimes unexpected aspects of history. Presentations are held in the Museum’s theater and feature both high quality sound and cinematic video experiences.
In honor of summer exhibition, “Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails,” Dr. Roger Grant of Clemson University will explore the history and impact of railroads in America. A prolific researcher and writer on the topic of railroads, Dr. Grant is well-known and esteemed among academics and general railfans alike. His life’s work is mainly about railroads and rail companies, but Grant also explores the history of American transportation, putting railroads in the larger context of the history of America and its towns and industries.
Programs run from Noon – 1:00 PM
FREE to members – Regular admission for other guests
Drinks and Dessert Provided
For reservations call the museum at 864-467-3100 or info@upcountryhistory.org

Family Fun Day
2019-08-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Saturday, August 31 at 10am – 2pm
The Greenville Zoo will be here from 10am – Noon for the August Family Fun Day as we explore the animals of Wonderland! Meet the “Mock Turtle” and “Frog Footman,” while also enjoying games, craft stations, story times, and play time in our other summer exhibit, Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails.
Family Fun Days are FREE with regular Museum admission.

Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined
2019-08-31 10:00 - 2020-02-16 17:00 (America/New_York)
Throughout the nineteenth century as Americans pushed west toward the Pacific, they were fascinated by westward expansion in North America. Printed imagery – lithographs and engravings – played an important
role in the dissemination of knowledge and understanding about the West and its inhabitants.
Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined, a special exhibition organized by ExhibitsUSA and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, explores the potent imagery of these popular prints, produced in the decades following President Thomas Jefferson’s acquisition of 828,000 square miles from Napoleon, King of France in 1803. Known as the Louisiana Purchase it set the stage for great exploration and discovery,
migration and settlement, in addition to struggle and conflict.
Western expansion was one of the most transformational elements in American life throughout the 19th century. Convinced that God wanted the country to extend to the Pacific coast – an idea called “Manifest Destiny” – many American citizens, including painters and printmakers, moved west.
The Imprinting the West exhibition includes over 48 works of art that examine westward expansion. Prints and engravings created by artists, including George Catlin, Frederic Remington, John J. Audubon, Albert Bierstadt and many more, shaped perceptions of the West and its Native American inhabitants, some of whom were dislocated by the Indian Removal Act of 1830. Several artists documented the so-called “vanishing race,” while others portrayed the western landscape. Much of this imagery was created with an east coast or international audience in mind, and it both drew and promoted fantasies about Native Americans and the west as much as it documented reality.
Whether real or imagined, these images and the exhibition examine the birth of the West as an idea in American popular culture.
Sponsored by: Dr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Mary Lawson and Mr. Hayne and Mrs. Anna Kate Hipp and WSPA News Channel 7

Neighborhood Night
2019-09-05 17:30 - 20:30, 2019-11-07 17:30 - 20:30 UTC
The Museum will be open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2019. Neighborhood Nights will run from 5:30-8:30 pm during which time admission to the museum and all museum exhibitions will be FREE.
Neighborhood Nights will include story times for younger visitors and book give-a-ways for children. Books will be connected to the theme of the current changing exhibitions.
We hope that through Neighborhood Nights we can show that museums are available for families regardless of economic constraints. No registration is required. Book give-a-ways are limited in number and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, as guests leave the Museum. Due to limited number of books, the new policy will be one book per family with children in attendance at the event.
For questions please email info@upcountryhistory.org.

UHM Kids Book Club
2019-09-10 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading the book listed below.
2019 Kids Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month

September 10 ~ Earthquake in the Early Morning

UHM Book Club is FREE to museum members and regular admission for all other guests. To sign your child up in advance call 864-467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org.
Looking for a copy of one of these titles? Try the Greenville County Library! The Library carries all of these books and so many more.
The Upcountry History Museum is a proud participant of READ Greenville!

Saturday Toddler Time!
2019-09-14 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join us as we go down the rabbit hole to explore Alice’s Wonderland.
There will be games designed for your little ones, snack and juice for story time, and a fun scavenger hunt.
Children ages 3 and under are FREE.

History Speaks: Textile Capital of the World
2019-09-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
“History Speaks” allows YOU the chance to share YOUR stories! We want to hear about your past, and for the September program we will explore the life of textile mill villages.
There will be a presentation from our senior docent, Charles Blakely, with a display of local mill artifacts. Afterwards, there will be time for everyone to share their own personal stories, memories, and experiences.
This program is great for all ages and it is included with your general admission. Snacks and beverages will be served.

Kids' History Camp: Baseball
2019-09-14 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Allow your kids the chance to get hands-on with history! Learn about America’s pastime and it’s direct influence on life in the Upcountry. After exploring our history we will create a craft for children to take home, and if the weather is nice, enjoy a game outside on the Heritage Lawn.
To register (limit of 30 kids), please call (864)467-3100.
Cost per participating child is $10.
UHM Members – $2 per participating child.
Recommended for children ages 6-12.

Toddler Time!
2019-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Explore the life of bugs that are featured throughout Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland; as we welcome our good friends from The Greenville Zoo! See some of these creatures up-close and personal, while learning all about them with the best experts in town. We will have games, juice and snacks, story time, and of course, BUGS!
Children ages 3 and under are FREE.

Upcoming Toddler Time:

Tuesday, October 15 – A Royal Party with Alice

Toddler Time is included with your general admission.
Adults – $10
Senior Adults – $9
Children (ages 4-18) – $8
Any other questions, just give us a call at (864)467-3100 and we are happy to help!

Lunchbox Learning
2019-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Lewis Carroll, Behind the Looking Glass
September 18 at Noon
Presenter: Dr. David Coombs, Clemson University
In honor of the current special exhibition, “Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice’s Wonderland,” English professor, Dr. David Coombs, joins Lunchbox Learning to discuss the life of Lewis Carroll and the world of Victorian Oxford in which he lived and wrote, including how his work in mathematics and philosophy informed the Alice books.
Spend your lunchtime at the Museum learning about interesting and sometimes unexpected aspects of history. Presentations are held in the Museum’s theater and feature both high quality sound and cinematic video experiences.
Programs run from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM
FREE to members – Regular admission for other guests
Drinks and Dessert Provided
For reservations call the museum at 864-467-3100 or info@upcountryhistory.org

Early Closing
2019-09-20 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed, Friday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but we will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Thank you for understanding.

Homeschool Day *RESCHEDULED*
2019-09-20 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice’s Wonderland
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed, Friday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but we will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.
Thank you for understanding.
** RESCHEDULE DATE IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, AT 1:30 P.M.**

Looking for a way to add some spice to your social studies curriculum? Join us for Homeschool Day!
Each Homeschool Day includes a guided experience in one of the museum’s galleries, hands-on activities in our classrooms, and all day admission to the museum. Programs are multidisciplinary and support South Carolina state standards for social studies.
Click here for frequently asked questions. Click here for a complete list of our Homeschool Day programs for 2019-2020 and pricing information.
Homeschool Days fill up quickly. Purchase your tickets early. Registration will be ONLINE ONLY this year.
Please call the front desk only if you need assistance with online ticketing (864) 467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org.

Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost
2019-09-21 10:00 - 2020-01-12 17:00 (America/New_York)
The Upcountry History Museum will invite visitors to explore real Ice Age fossils, ancient ice cores, climate change, and engineering challenges posed by thawing permafrost when it hosts Under the Arctic, Digging Into Permafrost.
Organized by the Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI), in partnership with the University of Alaska’s Geophysical Institute and a Native Alaskan advisory team, the 2,000 square foot immersive STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) exhibition transports visitors to the Arctic using the sights and smells of the world’s only permafrost research tunnel.
Sixteen miles north of Fairbanks, Alaska, behind the door of a shed on a frozen hillside, is one of the world’s most remarkable research facilities. The underground Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility offers a unique opportunity to view and study 40,000-year-old frozen soil, along with the ice, plant material, bacteria, fossils, and bones frozen within it. Dug by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1960s to study permafrost excavation, the tunnel now supports a wide and growing body of scientific research related to numerous topics, among them: climate change.
Few people have the opportunity to enter the Permafrost Tunnel Research Facility, but thanks to the Under the Arctic exhibition, visitors will experience first-hand what it is like to journey underground, back to the Pleistocene.
Designed for families, life-long learners, and school groups, Under the Arctic has a special emphasis on reaching audiences ages 9-14, as they step into the shoes of climate science researchers. The exhibition’s research stations introduce students to diverse STEM-based careers.
In addition to the 30-foot long walk-through replica of the tunnel, visitors join the research team to learn from hands-on experiments, interactive models, and exciting games that explore the causes and consequences of climate change.
Through engaging experiences, visitors of all ages explore how the dramatic permafrost landscape provides clues to our past, present, and future, as well as consider realistic ways they can positively impact the environment and establish professional careers within the STEM field.
Sponsored by: Jolley Foundation, International Paper, Fluor, GE, WSPA News Channel 7, and HDR

Museum Day Live - Special Screening: "Legend of Lead Belly"
2019-09-21 11:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York)
For Museum Day Live, the Upcountry History Museum is partnering with the Smithsonian Channel to screen the special film, “Legend of Lead Belly,” in our theater at 11:00 a.m. This film screening is included with your general admission and guests are encouraged to explore our exhibit, “Back Where I Come From: Upcountry’s Piedmont Blues” after the film.

“Legend of Lead Belly”
Huddie Ledbetter was born into poverty, battled racism, and did time, but in spite of his early hardships, or perhaps because of them, he became one of the great musicians of the 20th century. We trace the life and career of Lead Belly, a man praised by critics and revered by artists, whose unique music crossed a host of genres and influenced countless industry legends, from The Beatles to Led Zeppelin to Nirvana and beyond. See how his talent, humanity, and determination defeated all that stood in his way to make his voice heard, then and now.

Museum Day Special Screening: "Rock 'N' Roll Inventions"
2019-09-21 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
“Crank up the volume as we go behind the power chords and pounding rhythms to celebrate the innovations that made rock ‘n’ roll what it is today. Join us as we explore the instruments, special effects, and moments of inspiration that gave the world vinyl, electric guitars, synthesizers, digital singles, and even laser shows. Music legends Martha Reeves, Dave Davies, and others share their insights, all accompanied by the classic and modern hits that have provided the soundtrack to our lives.”
The film will start in our theater at 2 pm.

UHM Kids Book Club
2019-10-08 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading the book listed below.
2019 Kids Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month

October 8 ~ Mummies in the Morning

UHM Book Club is FREE to museum members and regular admission for all other guests. To sign your child up in advance call 864-467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org.
Looking for a copy of one of these titles? Try the Greenville County Library! The Library carries all of these books and so many more.
The Upcountry History Museum is a proud participant of READ Greenville!

Saturday Toddler Time!
2019-10-12 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join our expedition to go “Under the Arctic!” Explore our newest exhibit, “Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost” and meet the Snow Queen herself.
Elsa will be at the Museum from 10:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. There will be games designed just for your little ones, snack and juice for story time, plus a fun scavenger hunt.
Feel free to wear your own costumes and celebrate Halloween a little early!
The BEST part of Toddler Time, all children ages 3 and under are FREE!
Toddler Time is included with your general admission.
Adults – $10
Senior Adults – $9
Children (ages 4-18) – $8
Any other questions, just give us a call at (864)467-3100 and we are happy to help!

History Speaks: The Dark Corner
2019-10-12 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
Share your personal stories and memories from the Dark Corner. We will screen “The Dark Corner” film, followed by Q&A with the Squire of the Dark Corner, Dean Campbell, and finish with your own stories and experiences.
History Speaks is included with your general admission.

Homeschool Day
2019-10-18 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Under the Arctic: Exploring Permafrost
Looking for a way to add some spice to your social studies curriculum? Join us for Homeschool Day!
Each Homeschool Day includes a guided experience in one of the museum’s galleries, hands-on activities in our classrooms, and all day admission to the museum. Programs are multidisciplinary and support South Carolina state standards for social studies.
Click here for frequently asked questions. Click here for a complete list of our Homeschool Day programs for 2019-2020 and pricing information.
Homeschool Days fill up quickly. Purchase your tickets early. Registration will be ONLINE ONLY this year.
Please call the front desk only if you need assistance with online ticketing (864) 467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org.

Family Fun Day
2019-10-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Come out in your Halloween costume to collect treats (no tricks) while enjoying games and crafts. Be sure to check out our newest exhibit, Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost too! Anna will be hanging out at the beginning of Family Fun Day and do not be surprised if there are other guest appearances in the afternoon.
ANNA: 10AM – 11:30AM
ADMISSION:
$10 – Adults
$9 – Senior Adults & College Students
$8 – Kids (ages 4-18)
Children ages 3 and under are FREE!
**Family Fun Day is included with your general admission.**
The Museum (and all exhibits) will be open until 5:00 p.m.
Family Fun Day programming will end at 2:00 p.m.

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History Happy Hour
2019-11-05 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Join us Tuesday, November 5th for History Happy Hour

Play Bingo and learn about historical sites of the Upcountry!

Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage)
21+ Only
UHM Members – $5.00 each | All other guests are $10.00 each.

To reserve your spot, order tickets here.

Saturday Toddler Time!
2019-11-09 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Explore Upcountry history through PLAY!
Go back to the Upcountry frontier and learn about the Cherokee and Catawba, explore farming and childhood in the Piedmont during the early 1800s, see life in the Upcountry’s textile mills, read about America’s greatest pastime, and even go through “soldier training” at Camp Upcountry.
Enjoy the games designed just for your little ones, plus a snack and juice box for story time.
The BEST part of Toddler Time, all children ages 3 and under are FREE!
Toddler Time is included with your general admission.
Adults – $10
Senior Adults – $9
Children (ages 4-18) – $8
Any other questions, just give us a call at (864)467-3100 and we are happy to help!

History Speaks with Don Koonce
2019-11-09 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
“History Speaks” allows YOU the chance to share YOUR stories! We want to hear about your past.
Join us on Saturday, November 9 at Noon, as local historian Don Koonce gives a behind-the-scenes look into the research and making of the new documentary, “Building an Empire: The Textile Center of the World.”
This program is great for all ages and it is included with your general admission. Snacks and beverages will be served.

Kids' History Camp
2019-11-09 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
**Great opportunity for 3rd and 4th graders to get hands-on with several SC Social Studies standards.**
Allow your kids the chance to get hands-on with history! For Saturday, November 9, we will explore South Carolina’s role in the American Revolutionary War. Learn about life before the revolution, our key players directly involved in the war, test out some spy “techniques,” and create your own crafts to take home with you.
To register (limit of 30 kids), please call (864)467-3100.
Cost per participating child is $10.
Cost per participating UHM Member is $2.
Recommended for children ages 6-12.
One adult per family is free and younger siblings need only pay regular admission.

Films for Our Veterans
2019-11-10 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Films for Our Veterans
Movies at the Museum are FREE to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests.
Sunday, November 10- 2:00pm
Pride of the Marines (1945)
