Museum Drop-In Tour
2022-11-09 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Interested in Upcountry history?
Join UHM Docent, Wynn Herbert, for an upcoming, drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries and explore the area’s rich and fascinating history.

Drop-In Tours will occur on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
All tours will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:45 a.m.
Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.

Connections Café - Wild Things
2022-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

November 10 | 2:00 p.m.
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Join us Thursday, November 10, and explore the art work of American illustrator, Maurice Sendak!

Free Admission for Veterans
2022-11-11 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-12 10:00 - 17:00, 2022-11-13 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
To honor veterans for their service, the Upcountry History Museum is offering free admission for all veterans from Friday, November 11 through Sunday, November 13.

MUSEUM HOURS
Friday-Saturday | 10AM – 5PM
Sunday | 1PM – 5PM

CHANGING EXHIBITIONS ON DISPLAY
Dinosaurs: The Land of Fire and Ice
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville

Saturday Toddler Time
2022-11-12 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
“Let the wild rumpus start!”

From exploring the land of Dinosaurs to starting a wild rumpus with the Wild Things, little ones are guaranteed an exciting morning at the UHM.

Toddler Times are included with general admission and includes themed game stations, scavenger hunts, and a group story time complete with a snack and juice box.

Toddler Time is FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Toddler Time
2022-11-15 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)

Lunchbox Learning
2022-11-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
America’s Industrial Revolution
Presented by Mr. Jim Saunders
A young America quickly developed the extraordinary ability to manufacture complex products for the masses. That egalitarian trend accelerated through each successive decade as industries continued to introduce more products, added value, higher volumes, and greater affordability. The process worked despite many cultural obstacles to rapid technological changes. This lecture follows that industrial progression up to and through the Great Depression, which was a time when there were both remarkable new technologies and unprecedented cultural opposition to economic growth. The lesser-told story of the 1930s is that despite long-term high unemployment and an abysmal business climate, the decade was the most productive in history to that point. By the time normalcy returned after the war, the American economy had turned modern.
Jim’s career spanned 40 years as a manufacturing engineer with experience in the automotive, aerospace, power transmission, and other industries with a primary expertise in precision machine design and analyzing the efficient flow of goods across the factory floor. His first book is Blind Spot: How Industry Rescued America’s Great Depression Economy.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - Wild Things
2022-11-18 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Experience the fantastical imagination of Maurice Sendak by exploring over 50 pieces of original artwork and stepping into the pages of his beloved books.
The immersive exhibition celebrates Sendak’s life and work by showcasing his most famous pieces through preliminary sketches, finished artwork, and interactive experiences. All of this is told through the words of Sendak himself, intimately connecting the artist to his art and stories.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, November 18 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: November 18 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Get hands-on with history and art while incorporating state standards

COST: $9 per student & $10 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $5 per student & Adults are FREE

Family Fun Day!
2022-11-19 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
“Let the wild rumpus start!”

From exploring the land of Dinosaurs to starting a rumpus with the Wild Things and even celebrating the opening of Nutcracker: The Exhibition, there will be plenty to see and do to keep the entire family entertained.

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and everyone will enjoy themed games, craft stations, group story time, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt.

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Nutcracker: The Exhibition
2022-11-19 10:00 - 2023-02-19 17:00 UTC
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 celebrations and holding a special place in our hearts. One such story and tradition is The Nutcracker.
Whether it’s a tradition to see the ballet or if you only know the songs from hearing them played on Christmas playlists, we are all familiar with the story of The Nutcracker. Or are we truly?
The Upcountry History Museum in partnership with Walt Disney Archives, The Walt Disney Family Museum, Charles M. Schulz Museum, artists James Ransome and Maurice Sendak, private collectors, and the Carolina Ballet Theatre will invite visitors to explore the history of the surprisingly dark story behind the ballet and its evolution into a holiday classic.
From its origins as a short story written by Prussian author, E.T.A. Hoffman in 1816, to its premiere as a fairy tale ballet in two acts that opened a week before Christmas in 1892, The Nutcracker has become the most popular ballet to be performed around the world at Christmas time.
Nutcracker: The Exhibition, a 1,200 square foot exhibition, organized by the Upcountry History Museum, will explore the kaleidoscope of artistic re-imaginings of The Nutcracker, from the 1820’s to the present. The immersive experience will take visitors on a journey from The Nutcracker’s beginnings as a short story, to its artistic interpretations in literature, ballet, theater, and film. Original illustrations, drawings, film and ballet costumes, props, and ephemera will examine multiple perspectives of one of literature’s greatest paradoxes that continues to inspire imagination, creativity, and discussion.
Rich with visual interpretation, the exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the cultural, technological, and societal shifts that have compelled artists, filmmakers, and fans to return to the tale of The Nutcracker time and time again.

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2022-11-25 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.

Free to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests.

November 25 Drop-In Tour will include:
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville
Nutcracker: The Exhibition

Drop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor.

No reservations are required, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour.

Neighborhood Night
2022-12-01 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Access for All!
UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2022.

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 programing for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, December 1, 2022 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Upcountry History Museum
HOW: Drop-in to explore the Museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration required.
WHY: Neighborhood Nights demonstrate the Museum’s commitment to accessibility, regardless of economic constraints by providing full access to the Museum’s diverse exhibitions.
COST: FREE!
QUESTIONS: Call (864)467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org

The Role of Alcohol in the Revolutionary War with Durant Ashmore
2022-12-07 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
Wednesday, December 7 | 5:30 p.m.
Over the past year, battlefield preservationist and historian, Durant Ashmore, has shared countless stories of South Carolina’s direct impact on the American Revolutionary War. With so many forgotten and overlooked battles, Ashmore has not only brought the history back to life, but has also explained the historical context and significance to events that are happening today.
Join Durant Ashmore on the evening of Wednesday, December 7, for a special program on the role of alcohol in the Revolutionary War. A somewhat humorous, somewhat serious discussion about how alcohol influenced the creation of our grand experiment.

Each ticket reservation will include two, complimentary drink tickets. The Museum will serve light refreshments with beer and wine.

Reservations are strongly encouraged.

$12 for UHM Members
$15 for all other guests

Connections Café - The Nutcracker
2022-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

December 8 | 2:00 p.m.
Nutcracker: The Exhibition
Join us Thursday, December 8, and explore The Nutcracker and its many adaptations throughout history!

Family Fun Day!
2022-12-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Celebrate the holidays at the Upcountry History Museum!

Visit UHM the morning of Saturday, December 10th for holiday-themed game and craft stations, special appearances by “Hans the Nutcracker” and “Penelope the T-Rex.” Families will also enjoy group story times, a museum-wide scavenger hunt and access to all changing and semi-permanent exhibits.

Changing Exhibitions will include:
Nutcracker: The Exhibition
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2022-12-14 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Women’s Basketball in the Upstate
Presented by Mr. Gregory McKee
Gregory McKee brings together his love of athletics and the South Carolina Upstate by traversing the long history of women’s basketball in Greenville and its surrounding areas. From textile leagues to the Greenville Women’s College, the sport of basketball has a special place in the sports history of South Carolina. Mr. McKee has spent thirty years working for local branches of the YMCA and continues to serve the community of Greenville today.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Holiday Food Drive
2022-12-15 10:00 - 2023-01-17 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.

Homeschool Day - Nutcracker
2022-12-16 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Nutcracker: The Exhibition
In partnership with Walt Disney Archives, The Walt Disney Family Museum, Charles M. Schulz Museum, artists James Ransome and Maurice Sendak, private collectors, and the Carolina Ballet Theatre invite visitors to explore the history of the surprisingly dark story behind the ballet and its evolution into a holiday classic.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, December 16| 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: December 16 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Get hands-on with history and art while incorporating state standards

COST: $9 per student & $10 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $5 per student & Adults are FREE

Toddler Time
2022-12-20 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Visit the land of sweets through the holiday exhibition, The Nutcracker, and even explore the world of Dinosaurs or start a wild rumpus with the Wild Things, at the December 20th Toddler Time!

Toddler Times are included with general admission and includes themed game stations, scavenger hunts, and a group story time complete with a snack and juice box.

Toddler Time is FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2022-12-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.

Free to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests.

December 22 Drop-In Tour will include:
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville
Nutcracker: The Exhibition

Drop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor.

No reservations are required, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour.

Connections Café - Training Our Soldiers
2023-01-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

January 12| 2:00 p.m.
Training Our Soldiers
Join us Thursday, January 12, and explore the World War II history of the South Carolina Upstate!

Saturday Toddler Time
2023-01-14 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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 and includes themed game stations, scavenger hunts, and a group story time complete with a snack and juice box.

Toddler Time is FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Toddler Time
2023-01-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
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 2 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2023-01-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
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 to plan an air raid on the Japanese mainland, spearheaded by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle. The raids demonstrated the resiliency of the American fleet and the vulnerabilities of the Japanese mainland. This first aerial retaliation left Americans hopeful for the first time in many months. Mr. Iannarino will explore this pivotal military attack and the use of the American medium bomber, the B-25 Mitchell in his presentation.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - Dinosaurs
2023-01-20 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: January 20 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Get hands-on with history and science while incorporating state standards

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE

Battle of Hammond's Old Store with Durant Ashmore
2023-01-26 17:30 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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 search an area in Laurens County, generally assumed to be the location of the battle. After spending five weekends in the winter of 2022, this team was able to definitively locate the battle site.
The Battle of Hammond’s Store was a slaughter. Of 250 Loyalist militiamen involved, 150 were killed or wounded, 40 captured and 60 escaped. Of 250 Patriots involved, there were 0 casualties. Lt. Col William Washington and his 80 men of the 3rd Continental Light Dragoons were augmented by 200 mounted riflemen from the Ninety Six District. The battle was an integral part of the ongoing civil war that occurred in the SC Backcountry.
On Saturday, January 28 at 10:00 a.m. there will be a field trip to this battle site. You will be able to walk in the footsteps where heroes fought. The address is 1503 Green Plain Rd., Clinton. There is no extra cost for the Saturday field trip.

Each ticket reservation will include two, complimentary drink tickets. The Museum will serve light refreshments with beer and wine.

Reservations are required.

$12 for UHM Members
$15 for all other guests

Family Fun Day!
2023-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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 the Nutcracker,” group story time, and museum-wide scavenger hunt.

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Neighborhood Night
2023-02-02 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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 programing for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, February 2, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Upcountry History Museum
HOW: Drop-in to explore the Museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration required.
WHY: Neighborhood Nights demonstrate the Museum’s commitment to accessibility, regardless of economic constraints by providing full access to the Museum’s diverse exhibitions.
COST: FREE!
QUESTIONS: Call (864)467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org

Andy Warhol: Endangered Species
2023-02-04 10:00 - 2023-04-30 17:00 UTC
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 concepts of modern art and veering away from abstraction, he embraced popular culture and commercial processes to produce work that appealed to the masses.
Environmental activism and Andy Warhol are rarely associated, but Endangered Species was one of Warhol’s most influential artworks. He created the entire project in 1983, ten years after the passage of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, which defined endangered species as a humanitarian matter, banned trade involving the endangered animals, and made steps to protect the animal’s original habitats.
Warhol’s Endangered Species series consists of ten oversized silkscreen prints of the nearly extinct animals identified in 1973. Each animal was given Warhol’s artistic star treatment in the same style as his iconic celebrity portraits. Warhol fondly referred to this series as his “animals in makeup,” given the bold pop colors he used to portray the animals as larger than life.
Warhol’s elevation of the series to pop culture status played a huge role in raising awareness of these endangered species and generated funds for their preservation. Likewise, Warhol propelled the efforts of conservation forward. As of 2021, six of the ten animals are still threatened with possible extinction.
The Upcountry History Museum is one of only three museums selected by Art Bridges Foundation/Crystal Bridges Museum, Bentonville, AR, to host the Andy Warhol: Endangered Species exhibition project. In addition to the ten Endangered Species prints by Andy Warhol, the exhibition examines the works through four engaging and multi-disciplinary themes: Activism, Animals, History and Art.
The bilingual exhibition (English and Spanish) also features experiential components specifically designed for individuals who are blind or have low vision.
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