Programs
History Speaks: Textile Capital of the World
“History Speaks” allows YOU the chance to share YOUR stories! We want to hear about your past, and for the September program we will explore the life of textile mill villages. There will be a presentation from our senior docent, Charles Blakely, with a display of local mill artifacts. Afterwards, there will be time for... Read more »
Kids’ History Camp: Baseball
Allow your kids the chance to get hands-on with history! Learn about America’s pastime and it’s direct influence on life in the Upcountry. After exploring our history we will create a craft for children to take home, and if the weather is nice, enjoy a game outside on the Heritage Lawn. To register (limit of... Read more »
Toddler Time!
Explore the life of bugs that are featured throughout Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland; as we welcome our good friends from The Greenville Zoo! See some of these creatures up-close and personal, while learning all about them with the best experts in town. We will have games, juice and snacks, story time, and of course,... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Lewis Carroll, Behind the Looking Glass September 18 at Noon Presenter: Dr. David Coombs, Clemson University In honor of the current special exhibition, “Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice's Wonderland,” English professor, Dr. David Coombs, joins Lunchbox Learning to discuss the life of Lewis Carroll and the world of Victorian Oxford in which he lived... Read more »
Early Closing
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed, Friday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but we will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Thank you for understanding.
Homeschool Day *RESCHEDULED*
Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice's Wonderland Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed, Friday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but we will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Thank you for understanding. ** RESCHEDULE DATE... Read more »
Museum Day Live!
Museum Day Live! is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 21, 2019. Tickets will be available to download on August 15,... 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 »
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.
