Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2024.   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 »

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... Read more »

 Enjoy a special evening with Dr. Diane Vecchio as she shares stories from her recently published book, Peddlers, Merchants, and Manufacturers: How Jewish Entrepreneurs Built Economy and Community in Upcountry South Carolina. Join us Thursday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m. for drinks and light hors d'oeuvres with Dr. Diane Catherine Vecchio, author and recently retired... Read more »

The “unicorn of the sea” will rise from the deep for a fun-filled morning with game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snack & juice!   Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging.     Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children... Read more »

The “unicorn of the sea” will rise from the deep for a fun-filled morning with game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snack & juice!   Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging.     Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children... Read more »

Injustice in Focus: The Civil Rights Photography of Cecil Williams Presented by Claudia Smith Brinson  Witnessing peaceful protests, police violence, and the lives of ordinary citizens called to action during the turbulent Civil Rights Movement, Cecil Williams became one of the few Southern Black photojournalists to document civil rights activism in South Carolina. Active throughout... Read more »

Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend  Dive in and explore the science of the "unicorn of the sea." Students will learn about the history and biology of the Narwhal and their ecosystem. This Smithsonian traveling exhibition features an 18-foot fiberglass model of an adult male narwhal as well as panoramic images of their Arctic environment. Experience... 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 »