Programs
Museum Closed
Due to this week's winter weather and hazardous road and walkway conditions, the Museum will remain closed on Tuesday, January 18.
POSTPONED – Toddler Time!
The January 18 Toddler Time is rescheduled for February 15. Did you know military working dogs have served and protected countless lives in war? Join us for Toddler Time to learn more about MWD training, equipment, and military roles. Little ones will learn through interactive game stations and a museum wide scavenger hunt. Then, enjoy... Read more »
Homeschool Day – Uncovered
Uncovered: The Ken Burns Collection Acclaimed filmmaker, Ken Burns is known for making dozens of documentary series, with his style being a blend of American history and personal anecdote. Uncovered is no exception, as the exhibition uses stories to connect visitors to the history, beauty and science behind the art of quilting. Sign up for... Read more »
POSTPONED- The Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry
Wednesday, February 2 | Noon First Wednesdays with Durant Ashmore are postponed until further notice. With the current spike and spread of the Omicron variant, Mr. Ashmore has decided it best to temporarily postpone the lecture series. Thank you for your understanding and Mr. Ashmore and the Upcountry History Museum apologize for any inconvenience. Please... Read more »
Neighborhood Night
The Upcountry History Museum – Furman University is thrilled to invite our community to a series of programs designed to make our museum open to everyone! The Museum will be open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2021. Neighborhood Nights will run from 5:30-8:30 pm during which time admission to the museum and all... Read more »
Connections Cafe
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 »
Toddler Time – War Dogs
Did you know military working dogs have served and protected countless lives in war? Join us for Toddler Time to learn more about MWD training, equipment, and military roles. Little ones will learn through interactive game stations and a museum wide scavenger hunt. Then, enjoy a snack and juice box for group story time. Toddler... Read more »
Homeschool Day – The Soldier Bishop
Ellison Capers: The Soldier Bishop This exhibition by Faith Memorial Chapel of Cedar Mountain, NC, tells the life story of Rt. Reverend Ellison Capers, an educator, soldier, slaveholder, statesman, and Chancellor of the University of the South. Children will examine Ellison Capers' legacy through artifacts on loan from the American Civil War museum, while also... Read more »
The Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry
Wednesday, March 2 | Noon "The British Period: The World Turned Upside Down" The Backcountry of South Carolina was home to 112 Revolutionary War engagements, the greatest number in all of America. Beginning August 4, join battlefield preservationist and historian, Durant Ashmore, as he discusses these Revolutionary War events, on the first Wednesday of each... Read more »
Museum Drop-In Tour
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... Read more »
