Programs
Exhibit Homeschool Day
Masters of American Photography Examine photography in America from the 1880s through the 1980s, with an emphasis on the first decades of the 20th century, when the medium was changing rapidly. WHAT: Exhibit Homeschool Day WHEN: This is the FINAL Exhibit Homeschool Day of 2020-2021 school year WHERE: Upcountry History Museum HOW: May 21... Read more »
Opening Day Celebration with Belle & Cinderella
Opening Day Celebration with Belle and Cinderella! Saturday, June 5 | 10am-3pm Join us for opening day as we host fairy tale themed games, craft stations, story times and princess appearances! Explore the larger-than-life pages of world famous fairy tales as we celebrate the opening of our summer children's exhibit, Once Upon a Time:... Read more »
Summer Camp: We Built this City!
Its not just the mayor who runs this city! Discover the history of what it takes to build, maintain, and grow a city and all the quirky jobs, dirty jobs, and everything in between that make a city run. You’re in for a surprise in this behind-the-scenes camp. UHM Summer Camps are open to... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning with Bob Dotson
Wednesday, June 16 at Noon Presenter: Bob Dotson Topic: "An Interview with Florence Thompson, the Migrant Mother" The museum's Masters of American Photography exhibition features one of the best known images on earth — the Migrant Mother — Dorothea Lange's iconic photograph of a woman struggling to survive. Many of us have seen that picture, but... Read more »
Toddler Time with Rapunzel
Enter the world of make believe and explore various imagination stations, each designed for children ages 1-5 years old. The summer exhibit, Once Upon a Time, will keep your little ones busy and they will also have the opportunity to meet Rapunzel. To wrap things up, enjoy a snack and juice box for group story time!... Read more »
Saturday Toddler Time
Join us for a special Saturday Toddler Time where little ones will be able to meet Belle, enjoy fairy tale themed games, partake in a group story time with juice and snack, and enter the world of make believe with the summer exhibition, Once Upon a Time: Exploring the World of Fairy Tales. All... Read more »
Summer Camp: Myths & Legends
The Loch Ness Monster? Swash-Buckling Pirates? Kings and Queens from distant lands? We’ll dive deep into the stories surrounding these characters, both real and fictional, during this mythical week at camp. UHM Summer Camps are open to children ages 6-12. Each camp is limited to only 16 campers. Registration deadline for Week Two is... Read more »
Toddler Time with Ariel
Calling all jellyfish, sharks, mermaids, and sea turtles! The next Toddler Time is going to be an adventure, and you don’t want to miss out. Explore the Once Upon a Time exhibit, play themed games designed for children ages 1-5 years old, meet Ariel, and enjoy a snack and juice box for group story time. Meet... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning with Dennis Chastain
Presenter: Dennis Chastain Topic: “The Cherokee Path, Parts I and II” Dennis Chastain has spent more than 20 years researching and writing feature articles for South Carolina Wildlife. Chastain, a noted outdoorsman, local historian and writer, has studied the Cherokee Path extensively, discovering a dozen sections of it across the state that have remained undisturbed since it... Read more »
Family Fun Day at UHM
Explore the larger-than-life pages of world famous fairy tales while also enjoying themed craft and game stations, group story times, and an appearance from Moana! Family Fun Days are included with your general admission.
