Teacher Open House
2018-08-06 10:30 - 12:30 UTC
Come out to the Museum for our final summer Teacher Open Houses, and see for yourself what our museum has to offer!
We will fill you in on everything listed above, along with information on our changing exhibits for the 2018-2019 school year. It is completely free of charge, and you need only drop-in anytime from 10:30 a.m. through 12:30 p.m.
Have your little ones with you this summer and can’t get away? Bring them along and let them play in our Once Upon a Time exhibit, where a member of our Education Team will be on hand to supervise. They will also receive free admission.

UHM Kids Book Club
2018-08-07 15:30 - 17:00
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests.
August 7 will feature Vacation Under the Volcano.

National Book Lovers Day
2018-08-09 10:00 - 17:00
In honor of August 9 being National Book Lovers Day, the first 20 families through our doors will receive a FREE copy of Why Anansi Has Eight Thin Legs! Beginning at 11:00 a.m. we will have hourly story times, reading some of your favorite fairy tales.
Once Upon a Time: Exploring the World of Fairy Tales is sponsored by .

Coffee Talk
2018-08-10 09:00 - 10:00
Bud Alley, author and Vietnam Veteran
Join native Greenvillian, J. L. Bud Alley, a Furman University alum and author of The Ghosts of the Green Grass, for a Museum Coffee Talk on the Vietnam War. Alley served as Communication Officer for the Second Battalion of the Seventh Cavalry and subsequently completed one year tour of duty in South Vietnam with them. He was a participant in the bloodiest one day battle of the entire war on 17 November 1965 and again in the 4th worst battles in January of 1966 and the 13th worst in May of 1966. His talk will bring to light the stories behind the faces featured in the current exhibition Picturing Nam: U.S. Military Photography of the Vietnam War from the National Archives. Books will be available for purchase at the event and signing will take place at the end of the program.
Programs run from 9:00-10:00 AM
FREE to members – $2 for other guests (may be applied to regular admission if guests choose to stay in the Museum after the program)
Coffee Provided

Monday Matinee Movie
2018-08-13 14:00 - 15:30
Red Riding Hood (2006)
Explore your favorite fairy tales from Once Upon a Time through film.
Movies are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission to all other guests.

Lunchbox Learning
2018-08-15 12:00 - 13:00
Red Riding Hood: A History
Presenter: Kathryn Smith, author
Kathryn Smith, author and historian, is a lover of Red Riding Hood. Join her for an exploration of Red Riding Hood history across time and across the globe. This program is presented in partnership with the Once Upon a Time exhibition featuring a Chinese version of Red Riding Hood – Lon Po Po.
Programs run from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM
FREE to members – Regular admission for other guests
Drinks and Dessert Provided

Toddler Time!
2018-08-21 10:30 - 11:30
Come out and explore the world of fairy tales! We’ll have games designed specifically for children ages 1-5 years old, yummy treats and juice from Trader Joe’s of Greenville, and fairy tales for story time.
Tuesday, August 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Children ages 3 and under are FREE.

UHM Kids Book Club
2018-08-21 15:30 - 17:00
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests.
August 21 will feature Dolphins at Daybreak.

Monday Matinee Movie
2018-08-27 14:00 - 16:00
Into the Woods (2014)
Explore your favorite fairy tales from Once Upon a Time through film.
Movies are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission to all other guests.

Family Fun Day
2018-09-02 13:00 - 16:00
Meet Moana and Elsa as we close out Once Upon a Time! Family Fun Day is included with your admission and includes games, crafts, and story times. Meet Moana from 1:30 p.m. through 2:30 p.m., with Elsa arriving at 2:30 p.m. and not leaving until 3:30 p.m. All of our games and crafts will be open through 4:00 p.m., with the Museum and exhibits staying open until 5:00 p.m.

UHM Kids Book Club
2018-09-04 15:30 - 17:00
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests.
September 4 will feature Dragon of the Red Dawn.

Grandparents Day
2018-09-09 13:00 - 17:00
Grandparents, bring your grand kids out to the Museum on Sunday, September 9, for the final day of our children’s exhibit, Once Upon a Time: Exploring the World of Fairy Tales, and pay only half your admission price!
Upstairs, explore our two military exhibitions, Picturing Nam: U.S. Military Photography of the Vietnam War and Answering the Call: From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI, along with plenty of other local history.

History After Dark
2018-09-13 18:30 - 20:00
Join Dr. Anne Blythe, literary historian, poet, and seventh-generation South Carolinian, for a look at how the landscape of the Upcountry shaped the story of her first novel, Carolina Mountain Song. Evening includes coffee and dessert, book talk, and optional book signing.
Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with program at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $20 per guest. Museum Members receive a 10% discount.
Purchase Tickets Online

Drop In Tour: WWI
2018-09-14 15:00 - 16:00
Explore Answering the Call: From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI with a guided tour by Museum staff. Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length. Please note the tour is all standing, there are no seats in the exhibition. Tours are included with regular admission and will begin at 3:00 p.m. from the base of the central staircase.

Museum Closed
2018-09-16
Due to Hurricane Florence the Museum will be closed on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

CANCELED - American History Book Club
2018-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
Due to complications from Hurricane Florence the AHBC program for Sept. 17th has been canceled. This program will be rescheduled for a future date. Guests who have purchased lunch for the 17th will have their reservations applied to the rescheduled program.
Lee Gordon Brockington, Hobcaw Barony
Topic: Hobcaw Barony
Recommended reading: Baroness of Hobcaw: The Life of Belle W. Baruch by Mary E. Miller
Lunch: Chicken Davian, field green salad with fruit, mini gingerbread muffins, and lemon meringue pie
Make your reservations
Optional Lunch ($15) at 11:30 a.m.
Program begins at Noon in the Resource Room
Founded in 2008 for members of the Upcountry History Museum, the American History Book Club & Forum provides opportunities for the intellectually curious to explore their passion for American History through the written and spoken presentations of great writers and historians. The Club is dedicated to creating interest in our nation’s cultural, economic and political history, to inspiring appreciation for enlightened traditions of the American experience and to advancing the United States’ distinctive leadership role in the world community.
The only requirement is to be a Museum Member. Please ask to be added to the AHBC mailing list when purchasing your Museum membership. Email info@upcountryhistory.org for more information.

Toddler Time!
2018-09-18 10:30 - 11:30
Come out Tuesday, September 18, for a Toddler Time dedicated to the service of the U.S. Armed Forces! With current military exhibits, Answering the Call and Picturing Nam, we will be getting your toddlers in tip top Army(or Marine or Navy) shape with a pint-sized military obstacle course! Enjoy a fun snack for story time while meeting new friends and playing with games specifically created for your little ones!
The best part of Toddler Time: Children ages 3 and under are FREE!

UHM Kids Book Club
2018-09-18 15:30 - 17:00
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests.
September 18 will feature Hurricane Heroes in Texas.

Lunchbox Learning
2018-09-19 12:00 - 13:00
The Vietnam War through Film Footage
Presenter: Dr. Greg Wilsbacher, MIRC, USC
Join Dr. Greg Wilsbacher, Curator of Newsfilm and Military Collections for the Moving Image Research Collections of the University of South Carolina for at the Vietnam War through film. Learn about the film-making activities of the Marine Corps, discover the background on the agreement between Quantico and USC, and see film clips from Vietnam.
Programs run from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM
FREE to members – Regular admission for other guests
Drinks and Dessert Provided

History Speaks with Rev. Dr. David Crum
2018-09-25 17:30 - 19:00
The Far-Away Dream: My Vietnam Memoir
Retired Naval Chaplain Rev. Dr. David Crum is the striking young face with the haunting blue eyes featured in one of the photographs from Picturing Nam: U.S. Military Photography of the Vietnam War from the National Archives. Join Dr. Crum in person to learn the story behind the photograph and how his experiences in Vietnam helped him find his calling. Dr. Crum’s book The Far-Away Dream will be available for sale at the event.
Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with program at 6:00 p.m.
Museum Members are FREE.
Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors/students with ID, $7 for children ages 4-18. Children 3 and under are free.
Call 864-467-3100 to make your reservation or purchase tickets online now!

Fall Flavor
2018-09-27 18:00 - 22:00
* Due to weather, Fall Flavor has been moved to the rain date – Wednesday, October 3, 2018. *
Fall Flavor: A Historic Dining Experience at the J. Alden Simpson Home
Savor the flavors of Fall with a unique 20th century dining experience a the J. Alden Simpson home in Greenville.
Designed by architect Pendleton S. Clark and built in 1937, this Georgian style home, meticulously restored by Foster and Murray McKissick, will be open for one night only. The evening includes tours of the home and grounds, historically inspired cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, period entertainment, and full dinner menu inspired by 1930s recipes.
Questions? Contact Megan Zapf, Director of Development, via phone, 864-467-3100, or email, Megan@UpcountryHistory.org.

Fall Flavor (Rain Date)
2018-10-03 18:00 - 21:00

The Upcountry's Sacred Spaces Bus Tour
2018-10-06 10:00 - 16:00
Join Bill Fitzpatrick, author and photographer, for a guided tour of the Upcountry’s own sacred spaces. Discover historic churches, uncover centuries old graveyards, and learn how you can be a part of the future preservation efforts to save these sacred sites.
Seating is limited. Tickets are $55 per person, members receive a $5 discount. Tickets include full guided tour with Bill Fitzpatrick as well as picnic lunch featuring Duke’s Sandwiches.
Purchase Tickets Online

UHM Kids Book Club
2018-10-09 15:30 - 17:00
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests.
October 9 will feature Crazy Day with Cobras.

High Noon
2018-10-10 12:00 - 13:00
High Noon is presented by Furman University. All lectures begin at noon on Wednesdays and last one hour. For more information, contact Furman’s University Communications office at 864-294-3107 or vince.moore@furman.edu.
“International Trade: Where Do We Go From Here?”
Thomas Smythe, Professor of Business, Furman University
At a time when President Trump’s trade policies have created quite a bit of controversy, Dr. Smythe will examine how international trade has evolved over time and why returning to bilateral agreements is not an effective policy.

Toddler Time!
2018-10-16 10:30 - 11:30
Join the fun of Toddler Time, where games and activities are created just for your little ones (ages 1-5 years old). With our newest exhibit, Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice, we will explore all things dinosaurs on Tuesday, October 16! From games to snacks and even story time, you are sure to have fun and make new friends at our October Toddler Time!
Toddler Time is every third Tuesday of each month and it is included in your general museum admission. Reminder: Children ages 3 and under are FREE!

Lunchbox Learning
2018-10-17 12:00 - 13:00
“South Carolina’s Sacred Spaces”
Presenter: Bill Fitzpatrick, author & photographer
Join author and photographer Bill Fitzpatrick for an exploration of the historic sacred spaces across the state of South Carolina. Discover the history of a select group of Upstate churches, investigate the current state of these unique architectural structures, and learn how you can be a part of preserving the past.
Programs run from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM
FREE to members – Regular admission for other guests
Drinks and Dessert Provided

UHM Kids Book Club
2018-10-23 15:30 - 17:00
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests.
October 23 will feature Dinosaurs Before Dark.

Family Fun Day with Snoopy!
2018-11-03 10:00 - 14:00
Since it’s a little too early to start celebrating Christmas, we will have Snoopy joining us on Family Fun Day while we explore dinosaurs! However, you will find yourself getting in the holiday spirit with our newest exhibit opening, Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!
Saturday, November 3 at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Family Fun Days are FREE with regular Museum admission.

UHM Kids Book Club
2018-11-06 15:30 - 17:00
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests.
November 6 will feature A Perfect Time for Pandas.
