Retracing the Keowee Trail: A Deep Map of the Cherokee Path in the History of the Carolinas Presented by Stuart Taylor   In Retracing the Keowee Trail, Stuart Taylor tells the story of the Cherokee Path that connected the low country of colonial Carolina with the mountain homeland of the Cherokee Nation. The Keowee Trail was... Read more »

Women's History Month: The Women of South Carolina Join the UHM Education Department as we explore and learn about the lives of key South Carolinian women, ranging over several decades of our state's history. Children will learn about these women's everyday lives, their accomplishments, and also examine related items from the Museum's permanent collection.  ... Read more »

Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2025.   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 »

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... Read more »

Curahee to Normandy: A Jump Into History  Presented by Dr. Jason Ross and Mrs. Zhe Little  On June 6, 1944, the allied forces launched one of the most ambitious campaigns of World War II. The D-Day invasions were a turning point on the European front. Join Dr. Jason Ross and Mrs. Zhe Little, as the... Read more »

Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging. Celebrate Earth Day through interactive sensory games, a nature-themed craft, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt, all designed specifically for young learners. Toddler Time will wrap up with a group story time that includes snacks and juice. Toddler Time is included with your... Read more »

My Life Sounds Like a Poem: A YA Novel-in-Verse About Peg Leg Bates Join acclaimed poet and storyteller Glenis Redmond for a special evening at the Upcountry History Museum on April 24th as she shares selections from her upcoming YA novel-in-verse, My Life Sounds Like a Poem. This powerful work brings to life the story of Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates, the legendary one-legged... Read more »

Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson Explore a special exhibition on the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, the former first lady that was most often associated with promoting environmental conservation and the wildflowers that brighten the country's landscape. Join us on Homeschool Day as we examine the broader story of Mrs.... Read more »

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... Read more »