Programs
Baptists and Bootleggers
Baptists & Bootleggers: A Prohibition Expedition through the South with Kathryn Smith Everyone has heard of Prohibition, the period between 1920-1933 when it was illegal to sell alcohol in the United States. But what happened in the South? We went dry before most of the nation did — and perfected rum-running, moonshining, bootlegging and other ways... Read more »
Homeschool Day – War Dogs
War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You Since the American Revolutionary War, military working dogs have served with all branches of the United States Armed Forces. First used as pack animals, working dogs have expanded their military roles to include scouting, policing, detection, and combat. Learn how military working dogs have... Read more »
The Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry
Wednesday, December 1 | Noon "The Influence of Georgia and Florida Activities" 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 month... 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 »
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. Stick around after Wynn's tour and join UHM Education & Program Manager, Kristen Pace, as she gives a quick tour through these current changing exhibitions: Uncovered: The... 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 »
Lunchbox Learning – Exhibit Tour
Join us for a special Lunchbox Learning as we tour the Museum’s special changing exhibitions. Education & Program Manager, Kristen Pace, will guide guests through Uncovered: The Ken Burns Collection, War Dogs: Never Above You, Never Below You, Always Beside You, and Norman Rockwell’s Home for the Holidays. Attendance will be limited so RSVP now! Lunchbox... Read more »
Homeschool Day – Norman Rockwell
Norman Rockwell: Home for the Holidays During his forty-seven year affiliation with The Saturday Evening Post, Norman Rockwell was celebrated for his special holiday cover illustrations. Home for the Holidays features over 40 memorable holiday images and four full-size original oil paintings. Homeschool Day will allow children the opportunity to learn more about the life and art... Read more »
Toddler Time with Elsa!
Calling all tiny tots! Join us for reindeer games with themed game stations, holiday scavenger hunt, and a group story time with snacks and juice. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 3 and under.
POSTPONED- The Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry
Wednesday, January 5 | 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 »
