Upcountry History Museum

Mini Marvels Toddler Time
2026-01-13 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Mini Marvels: The Avengers Adventure Zone

Little ones will be introduced to the world of superheroes through exploration, creativity, and hands-on play! From interactive game stations to a museum-wide scavenger hunt and group story time with snack and juice, children will celebrate their inner superhero while learning about these Avengers All-Stars.

Tuesday, January 13
10:00 AM | Included with your admission

Adults – $14 | Kids (ages 3-18) $10

Kids ages 2 and under are FREE
📖 Story Time with Snack & Juice | 10:30 AM

Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Lunchbox Learning
2026-01-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Historic Grave Sites: Greenville’s Textile Mill Cemeteries
Presented by Gregory McKee
Cemeteries preserve lasting memories of both people and places. Gregory McKee will explore the historic textile mill cemeteries of Greenville, South Carolina; sharing the stories behind several of the region’s once-thriving mills. This program sheds light on the often-overlooked cemeteries connected to these mill villages, their history, the challenges of preservation, and ongoing efforts to honor and maintain them. Join us for an insightful look into Greenville’s industrial past, community heritage, and the people who shaped the area’s textile legacy.
Gregory McKee shares the histories of the Greenville community and the surrounding areas. He has spent thirty years working for local branches of the YMCA and continues to serve the community of Greenville today. Mr. McKee’s research on historic cemeteries has been shared at preservation conferences and workshops across the state.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - War Dogs
2026-01-23 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
War Dogs: K9 Military Heroes
From the American Revolutionary War to World War I trenches to modern combat zones, children will learn the history and evolution of military working dogs (MWDs). These four-legged soldiers are trained for tasks such as detection, tracking, and protection, combining real-world relevance and heroism.
These wooden, life-size sculptures, designed by Ohio master craftsman James Mellick, bring attention to the history, service, and heroism of “man’s best friend.” Military working dogs have served and protected countless lives in war; this inspiring exhibition tells their amazing story.

WHEN: Friday, January 23 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: January’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade

COST: $11 per student & $14 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $7 per student & Adults are FREE

The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons
2026-01-31 10:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 UTC
The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons
January 31, 2026 – June 14, 2026

“Animation isn’t an illusion of life. It is life.”
– Chuck Jones, Warner Bros. creator

For over 90 years, Warner Bros. animation has brought joy to all ages. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies produced some to the most iconic animated characters – Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Tweety Bird, Wile E. Coyote, Road Runner, Elmer Fudd, and more.
The classic Warner Bros. short animations were different from any other in that they were made with an adult audience in mind. The funny, exuberant stories with a breath-taking pace were peppered with sharp satire and references to topical matters and real-life phenomena as well as endless verbal fireworks. Six to seven minutes long, the cartoons were originally screened in film theatres before the feature film.
The Art Of Warner Bros. Cartoons, an international traveling exhibition, includes 160 objects and film clips that invite visitors of all ages to explore the history of the legendary Warner Bros. animation studio. The exhibition includes original production artwork, including drawings, paintings, and transparent celluloids used to create some of Warner Studios’ classic cartoon shorts from their 1930 debut through the early 1960s.
Visitors will explore the elaborate process that went into the making of the classic Warner Bros. cartoons, considered to be among the finest, funniest, and most inventive animated shorts ever made. Vivacious, colorful and highly animated, the exhibition traces the development of all of Warner’s cartoon stars and gives a step-by-step breakdown of how animated films are made.

Support provided by

Neighborhood Night
2026-02-05 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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 programming for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, February 5th | 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 is 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

Connections Café - The History of the Piedmont Blues
2026-02-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

February 12, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on February 12th to explore the history of the Piedmont Blues.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Valentine's Fun with the Greenville Zoo!
2026-02-13 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
Celebrate Valentine’s with a WILD twist at the Museum!
We are teaming up with our friends at The Greenville Zoo to explore animals and the amazing ways they show love, teamwork, and care. Through hands-on activities, stories, and up-close animal encounters, kids will discover how people and animals have connected throughout history. It’s a heart-filled adventure full of learning, laughter, and lots of animal fun!

🏛️ Upcountry History Museum

📆 Friday, February 13

⏰ 3:30 P.M.

💵 This program will be included with your General Admission.

👶 All kids are ages 2 and under are FREE

🆓 UHM Members are FREE

🐘 Thank you to our wonderful friends at The Greenville Zoo!

♥️ Purchase your tickets below as space is limited.

Battleground Carolina: The Snow Campaign of 1775
2026-02-17 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
A 10-month lecture series meeting on the first Tuesday at 5:30 PM of the listed months below.
*NOTE: The February 3rd program is rescheduled to February 17th

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 often overshadowed by events in the northern colonies, the Backcountry was a contested and volatile landscape where Loyalists, Patriots, and British forces clashed in brutal and decisive engagements.
Drawing on primary sources, battlefield archaeology, and recent scholarship, Durant Ashmore will examine key battles of the Backcountry, the leaders and dedicated militia who fought them, and the civilian populations often caught in the middle. The series will highlight how guerrilla warfare, local loyalties, and geographic factors shaped the course of the war in South Carolina, ultimately and directly influencing the outcome of the Revolution.

January 6 | February 17 | March 3 | April 7 | May 5 | June 2 | August 4 | September 1 | October 6 | November 3

Lecture #2 – February 17 : The Snow Campaign of 1775

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Lunchbox Learning
2026-02-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
The Super Highway in Upstate South Carolina
Presented by William “Lynn” Duncan & Scott Winthrow
Completed in 1946, U.S. Highway 29 was a groundbreaking development for the Upstate region of South Carolina, linking Greenville and Spartanburg with what was then considered a state-of-the-art roadway. The highway cuts a winding path through Piedmont, bringing with it not only improved transportation but also significant economic and social change. Over time, the corridor became home to thriving businesses, shaping a new landscape and helping define the modern identity of the region. Along this route, figures like J. Harley Bonds left lasting marks through his leadership in education and desegregation efforts. In this presentation, authors William “Lynn” Duncan and Scott Withrow delve into the rich history of this transformative highway, highlighting the people, places, and stories that have traveled its path over the decades.
William “Lynn” Duncan grew up in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, and spent forty-one years as an educator with the Greenville County School District. A passionate historian, he is a member of the Circus Historical Society and teaches courses on circus history through the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Furman University. He is the editor of ten oral history books, including South Carolina Remembers World War II (1995), and brings a deep love of regional history to his work.
Scott Withrow, a native of Western North Carolina, is a retired educator and park ranger. He continues to pursue his interests in hiking, gardening, photography, drawing, writing, and travel. Active in local history, he volunteers with the Greer Heritage Museum and teaches history courses through OLLI at Furman University. With a shared passion for uncovering the stories of the Upstate, Withrow and Duncan bring history to life through engaging storytelling and meticulous research.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - Sitting for Justice: The Montgomery Bus Boycott
2026-02-27 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Sitting for Justice – The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Drawings by Harvey Dinnerstein and Burton Silverman
What began as a local phenomenon, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, received widespread national and international attention. The exhibition features their drawings, ranging from expressive portraits to impassioned courtroom drama, and captures the spectrum of actions and emotions that marked the boycott as a turning point in the struggle for civil rights. Children will learn about the history of the Civil Rights Movement and key figures during that time like Rosa Parks.

WHEN: Friday, February 27th | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: February’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade

COST: $11 per student & $14 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $7 per student & Adults are FREE

Battleground Carolina: The Cherokee War of 1776
2026-03-03 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
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 often overshadowed by events in the northern colonies, the Backcountry was a contested and volatile landscape where Loyalists, Patriots, and British forces clashed in brutal and decisive engagements.
Drawing on primary sources, battlefield archaeology, and recent scholarship, Durant Ashmore will examine key battles of the Backcountry, the leaders and dedicated militia who fought them, and the civilian populations often caught in the middle. The series will highlight how guerrilla warfare, local loyalties, and geographic factors shaped the course of the war in South Carolina, ultimately and directly influencing the outcome of the Revolution.

January 6 | February 3 | March 3 | April 7 | May 5 | June 2 | August 4 | September 1 | October 6 | November 3

Lecture #3 – March 3 : The Cherokee War of 1776

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Connections Café - Sitting for Justice: The Montgomery Bus Boycott
2026-03-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

March 12, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on March 12th to explore Sitting for Justice – The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Drawings by Harvey Dinnerstein and Burton Silverman.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

St. Patrick's Day Toddler Time
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
☘️ Tiny Time Travelers: A St. Patrick’s Day Adventure ☘️

Join us for a festive St. Patrick’s Day–inspired morning designed especially for toddlers (ages 2–5) and their caregivers. Together, we’ll explore a few Irish traditions through simple stories, music, movement, and hands-on play.

Tuesday, March 17
10:00 AM | Included with your admission

Adults – $14 | Kids (ages 3-18) $10

Kids ages 2 and under are FREE
📖 Story Time with Snack & Juice | 10:30 AM

Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Lunchbox Learning
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Telling a Story Through Sound: How the Greenville Symphony Is Bringing Dicey Langston to Life Through the Creativity of Local Youth

Presented by Jessica Satava

Join us to discover where music and history intersect with Greenville Symphony Orchestra’s Executive Director, Jessica Satava. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents Dicey Langston: The South Carolina Girl Who Defied an Army by Peter B. Kay and Mark Waldrop. This production brings to life the tale of Dicey Langston, a South Carolina teenager whose bravery helped shape the nation’s fight for independence. Discover local history and how the Greenville Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with young women from Travelers Rest bring to life Dicey’s courageous efforts through music.
Jessica Satava is a passionate advocate for the power of symphonic music to activate and unite communities. She serves as the Executive Director of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. The orchestra offers the public three varied concert series and an array of community engagements, including onsite music education programming at all 52 elementary schools in Greenville County. Satava previously served in artistic and operational roles at the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, the Aspen Music Festival and School, and in fundraising at Baltimore’s Enoch Pratt Free Library.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons
2026-03-27 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons
The Art Of Warner Bros. Cartoons, an international traveling exhibition, includes 160 objects and film clips that invite visitors of all ages to explore the history of the legendary Warner Bros. animation studio. Children will explore the process that went into the making of the classic Warner Bros. cartoons. The exhibition includes original production artwork, including drawings, paintings, and transparent celluloids used to create some of Warner Studios’ classic cartoon shorts from their 1930 debut through the early 1960s.

WHEN: Friday, March 27th | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: March’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade

COST: $11 per student & $14 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $7 per student & Adults are FREE

Neighborhood Night
2026-04-02 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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 programming for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, April 2 | 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 is 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

Battleground Carolina: The Fall of Savannah
2026-04-07 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
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 often overshadowed by events in the northern colonies, the Backcountry was a contested and volatile landscape where Loyalists, Patriots, and British forces clashed in brutal and decisive engagements.
Drawing on primary sources, battlefield archaeology, and recent scholarship, Durant Ashmore will examine key battles of the Backcountry, the leaders and dedicated militia who fought them, and the civilian populations often caught in the middle. The series will highlight how guerrilla warfare, local loyalties, and geographic factors shaped the course of the war in South Carolina, ultimately and directly influencing the outcome of the Revolution.

January 6 | February 3 | March 3 | April 7 | May 5 | June 2 | August 4 | September 1 | October 6 | November 3

Lecture #4 – April 7 : The Fall of Savannah

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Connections Café - The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons
2026-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.

Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2026-04-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
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 Clemson University. Dr. Maher’s research focuses on the intersection between social movements, organizations, and political sociology. He is primarily interested in state and organizational reactions to protest movements, and who participates in activism.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Hands-On History Hour
2026-04-15 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
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, April 15 | 3:00 P.M.

Indigenous Americans in Colonial America
Explore Native American life in colonial Upstate South Carolina as we learn about the Cherokee and Catawba Nations. Enjoy an indigenous-inspired craft while learning history through hands-on engagement and games.

This program is included with your general admission and FREE to UHM Members.

Toddler Time!
2026-04-21 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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 (ages 3-18) $10

Kids ages 2 and under are FREE
📖 Story Time with Snack & Juice | 10:30 AM

Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Foundations of a Revolution: South Carolina, 1775-1777
2026-04-23 13:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York)
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 from the American Revolution. They are the 1775 Articles of Association for the District East of the Wateree, the South Carolina Constitution of 1776, and the 1777 Treaty of DeWitt’s Corner.
These documents are part of the vast collection documenting the history of South Carolina held by the SCDAH and are seldom placed on public display.
Dr. W. Eric Emerson, SCDAH Agency Director, State Historic Preservation Officer, and State Archivist, remarked that “the S.C. Department of Archives and History has a long tradition of making South Carolina’s historic records available to the public. The 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding is an excellent time to educate South Carolinians about their state’s crucial role in the American Revolution by bringing key foundational documents to communities throughout the state.”
Exhibit curator, D. Andrew Johnson, PhD, noted that “since the South Carolina Department of Archives and History holds many important documents from America’s Founding Era, we thought this would be an excellent time to have some of them on public display. We want this exhibit to add to the broader conversation the public is having about the origins of our country.”
In addition to the display, Archives staff will provide a presentation about the documents at 6:30 p.m. in the Museum’s theater. They will discuss each document’s influence and place them in the context of their production.
Regular admission for full Museum access will be charged from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Admission is FREE from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. and limited to viewing the Founding Documents.

Upcountry Road to Freedom
2026-04-25 10:00 - 2027-09-05 17:00 (America/New_York)
Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution

April 25, 2026 – September 5, 2027
In a war remembered more for battles at Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown, it was the events of the Southern Campaign, 1778-1781, that finally turned the tide for American independence. The hard-fought war came to an end in 1783, but not before South Carolina found itself at the frontline of battles against British forces determined to regain control of the war by redirecting their efforts to the Southern colonies. This central military operation involved strategic battles in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia.
More than 135 military engagements took place in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. Most were skirmishes involving patriots and loyalist militias. A few, however, were battles that directly affected the outcome of the war.
Commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America, the exhibition will focus on Upcountry South Carolina people, places, and events. This major exhibition, organized by the Upcountry History Museum in partnership with Clemson University and private collectors, will explore the lesser-known people of Upcountry South Carolina, who helped turn the 13 colonies into one nation.
Historic artifacts, archival materials, and accoutrements from soldiers, civilians, and diverse groups, many on loan from private collections, will illustrate key phases of the war including the path to independence, colonists to revolutionaries, the war’s darkest hours, and the new nation’s formation.
Diverse perspectives, including stories of Upcountry South Carolina women, African Americans (free and enslaved), indigenous peoples, and soldiers will further illustrate what it meant to gain independence and become the United States of America.

Battleground Carolina: The Fall of Charleston
2026-05-05 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
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 often overshadowed by events in the northern colonies, the Backcountry was a contested and volatile landscape where Loyalists, Patriots, and British forces clashed in brutal and decisive engagements.
Drawing on primary sources, battlefield archaeology, and recent scholarship, Durant Ashmore will examine key battles of the Backcountry, the leaders and dedicated militia who fought them, and the civilian populations often caught in the middle. The series will highlight how guerrilla warfare, local loyalties, and geographic factors shaped the course of the war in South Carolina, ultimately and directly influencing the outcome of the Revolution.

January 6 | February 3 | March 3 | April 7 | May 5 | June 2 | August 4 | September 1 | October 6 | November 3

Lecture #5 – May 5 : The Fall of Charleston

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Connections Café - Upcountry Road to Freedom
2026-05-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
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 Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

May 14, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on May 14th to explore Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - Upcountry Road to Freedom
2026-05-22 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution
The Southern Campaign during the American Revolution marked the turn for the colonist fight for independence. The frontlines in South Carolina were determined to gain control from the British forces in the southern colonies and more than 135 military engagements took place in the colony. Children will learn about Upcountry South Carolina people, places, and events during this period. We will explore the Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution exhibit learning about the historical artifacts and accoutrements from soldiers, civilians, and diverse groups in South Carolina during that period.

WHEN: Friday, May 22 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: May’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade

COST: $11 per student & $14 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $7 per student & Adults are FREE

Lunchbox Learning
2026-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina’s Militia and the Fight for American Independence

Presented by Carl P. Borick

In Backcountry Resistance, Carl P. Borick delivers a groundbreaking account of the citizen militia that defied British forces in South Carolina’s volatile Backcountry during the pivotal Southern campaign of the Revolutionary War. When Charleston fell in May of 1780 and the Continental Army retreated, many assumed the Patriot cause in the South had collapsed. In the state’s rugged interior, though, partisan militias waged a brutal insurgency that challenged British control and changed the course of the war.
Focusing on rank-and-file militiamen, Borick explores how these ordinary men were recruited, armed, fed, and motivated. Drawing on underused pension records and state claims, he reconstructs their everyday realities and their battlefield experiences. He also examines the war’s devastating effects on civilians, including enslaved people and women, who played crucial roles in the struggle.
Richly detailed and grounded in the human experience of warfare, Backcountry Resistance offers the most comprehensive portrait to date of South Carolina’s militia during the decisive years of the American War of Independence.
Carl P. Borick is the Director of the Charleston Museum in Charleston, SC. He received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Delaware and a MA in History from the University of Alabama. His previous publications include: A Gallant Defense: The Siege of Charleston, 1780; Relieve Us of this Burthen: American Prisoners of War in the Revolutionary South, 1780-1782; and The Charleston Museum: America’s First Museum.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Family Fun Day
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Step into the Secret Museum and travel through history with Xavier, Yadina, and Brad! Families are invited to an exciting day of adventure inspired by the hit PBS Kids series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.

Explore the Upcountry History Museum and changing exhibitions through hands-on games, creative crafts, group story time, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt that uncovers the stories of real-life heroes from the past.
Along the way, children will discover how ordinary people changed the world through courage, creativity, and determination. Whether you’re solving clues, making your own masterpiece, or stepping into history alongside your favorite characters, this fun-filled family program is packed with imagination, discovery, and adventure for all ages!

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission. Admission includes access to all galleries and changing exhibitions.

Battleground Carolina: The Bloody Summer of 1780
2026-06-02 17:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
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 often overshadowed by events in the northern colonies, the Backcountry was a contested and volatile landscape where Loyalists, Patriots, and British forces clashed in brutal and decisive engagements.
Drawing on primary sources, battlefield archaeology, and recent scholarship, Durant Ashmore will examine key battles of the Backcountry, the leaders and dedicated militia who fought them, and the civilian populations often caught in the middle. The series will highlight how guerrilla warfare, local loyalties, and geographic factors shaped the course of the war in South Carolina, ultimately and directly influencing the outcome of the Revolution.

January 6 | February 3 | March 3 | April 7 | May 5 | June 2 | August 4 | September 1 | October 6 | November 3

Lecture #6 – June 2 : The Bloody Summer of 1780

RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Neighborhood Night
2026-06-04 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
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 programming for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, June 4th | 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 is 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
