Programs
UHM Kids Book Club
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading... Read more »
Saturday Toddler Time!
Join our expedition to go “Under the Arctic!” Explore our newest exhibit, “Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost” and meet the Snow Queen herself. Elsa will be at the Museum from 10:30 a.m. through 11:30 a.m. There will be games designed just for your little ones, snack and juice for story time, plus a fun... Read more »
History Speaks: The Dark Corner
Share your personal stories and memories from the Dark Corner. We will screen “The Dark Corner” film, followed by Q&A with the Squire of the Dark Corner, Dean Campbell, and finish with your own stories and experiences. History Speaks is included with your general admission.
Homeschool Day
Under the Arctic: Exploring Permafrost Looking for a way to add some spice to your social studies curriculum? Join us for Homeschool Day! Each Homeschool Day includes a guided experience in one of the museum’s galleries, hands-on activities in our classrooms, and all day admission to the museum. Programs are multidisciplinary and support South Carolina state standards... Read more »
UHM Kids Book Club
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading... Read more »
Family Fun Day
Come out in your Halloween costume to collect treats (no tricks) while enjoying games and crafts. Be sure to check out our newest exhibit, Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost too! Anna will be hanging out at the beginning of Family Fun Day and do not be surprised if there are other guest appearances in... Read more »
History Happy Hour
Join us Tuesday, November 5th for History Happy Hour Play Bingo and learn about historical sites of the Upcountry! Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. BYOB (Bring Your Own Beverage) 21+ Only UHM Members - $5.00 each | All other guests are $10.00 each. To reserve your spot, order tickets here.
Neighborhood Night
The Museum will be open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2019. Neighborhood Nights will run from 5:30-8:30 pm during which time admission to the museum and all museum exhibitions will be FREE. Neighborhood Nights will include story times for younger visitors and book give-a-ways for children. Books will be connected to the theme of... Read more »
Saturday Toddler Time!
Explore Upcountry history through PLAY! Go back to the Upcountry frontier and learn about the Cherokee and Catawba, explore farming and childhood in the Piedmont during the early 1800s, see life in the Upcountry's textile mills, read about America's greatest pastime, and even go through "soldier training" at Camp Upcountry. Enjoy the games designed just... Read more »
History Speaks with Don Koonce
“History Speaks” allows YOU the chance to share YOUR stories! We want to hear about your past. Join us on Saturday, November 9 at Noon, as local historian Don Koonce gives a behind-the-scenes look into the research and making of the new documentary, “Building an Empire: The Textile Center of the World.” This program is... Read more »
