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... Read more »

Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!   Travel the world and explore the culture of places you've perhaps never seen. Little ones will be given a passport and the opportunity to learn through play, take part in an interactive gallery tour (made specifically for children ages 1-5), and... Read more »

Northern African American Soldiers in the American Civil War Presented by Dr. Holly Pinheiro Jr., Furman University  Dr. Holly Pinheiro Jr. is an assistant professor of  African American history at Furman University and the recipient of the Furman University Humanities Center Book Development Grant. His research focuses on the intersectionality of race, class, and gender... Read more »

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... Read more »

Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!   Travel the world and explore the culture of places you've perhaps never seen. Little ones will be given a passport and the opportunity to learn through play, take part in an interactive gallery tour (made specifically for children ages 1-5), and... Read more »

The Global Language of Headwear Students will tour The Global Language of Headwear, a travelling exhibition that explores the vital role of ceremonial headwear throughout diverse cultural customs, beliefs, and rituals.  The exhibition features approximately 89 hats and headdresses from 43 different countries spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America.... Read more »

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... Read more »

Connect the past with the present and explore the Museum's changing exhibitions through hands-on play, group story times, guided tours, and an immersive art project for all ages.   To begin, travel the world with a tour and story in The Global Language of Headwear, featuring 89 headdresses from around the globe. Then, bring it... Read more »