Toddler Time!
2023-06-27 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle’s colorful picture books, as the Museum hosts Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit!
Little ones will enjoy playtime, group story time with snack and juice, and the chance to MEET the Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Toddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Story Time at TCMU
2023-06-29 12:00 - 13:00
Story Times around Town
Join the UHM Education Team at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate for a special story time to celebrate the Upcountry History Museum’s summer exhibition, Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit! Enjoy group story time and meet the very popular and hungry caterpillar.
WHEN: Thursday, June 29 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Heritage Green
COST: This event is included with your TCMU admission.
HOW: Advance tickets are available and recommended to guarantee a reserved spot. Purchase tickets HERE!

Story Time at Swamp Rabbit Cafe
2023-06-30 09:00 - 09:30
Story Times around Town
Join the UHM Education Team at the Swamp Rabbit Café for a special story time to celebrate the Museum’s summer exhibition, Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit! Enjoy group story time and meet the very popular and hungry caterpillar.
WHEN: Friday, June 30 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Swamp Rabbit Café | 205 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville, SC 29611
COST: This event is free and open to children and families.
HOW: No registration is required. Just look for the large and hungry caterpillar!

Saturday Toddler Time!
2023-07-08 10:30 - 11:30
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle’s colorful picture books, as the Museum hosts Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit. Little ones will also explore wildfire safety and prevention with the photography exhibit Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer.
Come out and enjoy exhibit playtime, themed game stations, museum-wide scavenger hunt, and a group story time with snack and juice.

Toddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE.

Connections Café - Frontiers Past and Future
2023-07-13 14:00 - 15:00
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 month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

July 13 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on Thursday, July 13, and explore Frontiers Past and Future: The William Bradshaw Collection.

SOLD OUT - An Evening with Mac Arnold
2023-07-13 17:30 - 19:30
“Come on everybody, let’s get in the groove. Just enjoy yourself, while we play the blues.”

With a career beginning in the 1950s, world-renowned blues legend and South Carolina native, Dr. Mac Arnold helped create a distinctive musical movement and ultimately shape the electric blues sound that would go on to inspire rock and roll. Over the years, Arnold’s career included numerous performances with fellow musicians, such as Muddy Waters, James Brown, B.B. King, Otis Redding, John Lee Hooker, The Temptations, Eric Clapton, and Paul Butterfield.
Join Dr. Mac Arnold for a special evening of storytelling and acoustic performances as he shares memories from his life and storied career while exploring the roots and evolution of the Upcountry’s unique relationship with the Piedmont Blues.

Each ticket reservation will include two, complimentary drinks tickets.
The Museum will serve light hors d’oeuvres of the southern variety along with sweet tea, beer, and wine.

SOLD OUT!

An Evening with Mac Arnold is generously sponsored by

Toddler Time!
2023-07-18 10:30 - 11:30

Lunchbox Learning
2023-07-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
The Last Sunday Drive: Vanishing Traditions in Georgia and the Carolinas
Presented by Mr. Tom Poland
Author, Tom Poland, explores the disappearing traditions of the American Southeast in his book, “The Last Sunday Drive: Vanishing Traditions in Georgia and the Carolinas.” Head back to the days when mom, dad, and the kids would head out to see the countryside. An ice cream treat usually waited at the day’s end. Back in the Burma-Shave days, mom-and-pop drive-ins and gas station biscuits fed folks. Cheap gas filled cars, and people made Sunday drives through a land where See Rock City barns, sawdust piles, trains, and junkyards gave them plenty to see. Men in seersucker suits ran old stores with oscillating fans, and if the kids ate too much penny candy, grandma had a home remedy for them. It was a time for dinner on church grounds, yard art, and old-fashioned petunias.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-07-27 10:00 - 11:00
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.

Free to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests.

The July 27 Drop-In Tour will include:
Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer
Greenville Symphony 75 Years: Concerts and Community
Frontiers Past and Future: Science Fiction and the American West

Drop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor.

No reservations are required, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour.

Family Fun Day
2023-07-29 10:00 - 12:00
Step into the colorful picture books of Eric Carle while enjoying themed games, craft stations, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt with group story times.
Family Fun Days are included with your general admission.

Neighborhood Night
2023-08-03 17:30 - 20:30
Access for All!
UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2023.

The Museum operates with the firm belief that its exhibits, events, and programming should be accessible to all, regardless of cultural, ethnic, geographic, or socioeconomic differences. The Neighborhood Night initiative, introduced in 2015, provides free access to educational programming for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, August 3, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Upcountry History Museum
HOW: Drop-in to explore the Museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration required.
WHY: Neighborhood Nights demonstrate the Museum’s commitment to accessibility, regardless of economic constraints by providing full access to the Museum’s diverse exhibitions.
COST: FREE!
QUESTIONS: Call (864)467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org

Connections Café - Facing the Inferno
2023-08-10 14:00 - 15:00
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 month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

August 10| 2:00 p.m.

Join us Thursday, August 10, and explore Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer.

Saturday Toddler Time with Greenville City Fire Department
2023-08-12 10:30 - 11:30
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle’s colorful picture books, as the Museum hosts Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit. Little ones will also explore wildfire safety and prevention with the photography exhibit Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer.

Come out and enjoy exhibit playtime, themed game stations, museum-wide scavenger hunt, and a group story time with snack and juice, and even a special Meet-N-Greet with BRUCE THE BEAR from the children’s book series by author Ryan T. Higgins!

Toddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE.

Toddler Time with Bruce the Bear
2023-08-15 10:30 - 11:30

Lunchbox Learning
2023-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
South Carolina Civilians in Sherman’s Path: Stories of Courage Amid Civil War Destruction
Presented by Karen Stokes
Karen Stokes of the South Carolina Historical Society discusses General Sherman’s infamous march to the sea through Georgia and South Carolina. Thousands of South Carolinian civilians, young and old, black and white, felt the impact of what General William T. Sherman called “”the hard hand of war.”” In her book, Stokes tells the stories of those civilians, many of which were corroborated by the testimony of Sherman’s own soldiers and officers, and other eyewitnesses. These historical narratives are taken from letters and diaries of the time, as well as newspaper accounts and memoirs. The author has drawn on the superb resources of the South Carolina Historical Society’s collection of manuscripts and publications to present these true, compelling stories of South Carolinians during the American Civil War.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - Very Eric Carle
2023-08-18 13:30 - 15:00
Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit
In his long career as an author and illustrator, Eric Carle published over seventy books. His most famous book, “The Very Hungry Caterpillar,” has sold over 50 million copies and has been translated into 66 languages. Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibition, explores the five books in the “Very” series through interactive play. The August 18 Homeschool Day is open to students in Kindergarten through 5th grade and includes an immersive adventure that utilizes Eric Carle’s hand-painted tissue paper collage techniques while incorporating literacy and STEAM learning.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, August 18 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: August 18 is open to children in 1st-5th grade.

WHY: Explore the picture book world of Eric Carle while incorporating literacy and STEAM learning!

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE

iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival
2023-08-26 11:00 - 17:00
Join us at the 2023 iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival in Downtown Greenville, SC!

Experience STEAM in the Streets with hands-on learning, interactive activities and live demonstrations from more than 75 exhibitors. All activities are free, and aim to inspire students to iMAGINE their future.

LEARN MORE HERE!

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-08-31 10:00 - 11:00
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.

Free to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests.

The August 31 Drop-In Tour will include:
Frontiers Past and Future: Science Fiction and the American West
Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer
“We Didn’t Wait for Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall

Drop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor.

No reservations are required, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour.

Family Fun Day
2023-09-02 10:00 - 12:00

2023 Kids' Fest at Heritage Green
2023-09-09 10:00 - 12:00
Come out to Heritage Green for a morning of FREE activities geared towards our youngest learners (ages 1-5)!

All ages are welcome and children will enjoy:
Free book giveaways from READ Greenville
Greenville County Library Book Sale
Face painting with the Greenville County Museum of Art
Hands-on play in the Imagination Playground from The Children’s Museum of the Upstate
Themed crafts and activities with the Upcountry History Museum, the Greenville Theatre, and the Sigal Music Museum.

The Greenville City Fire Department will be onsite with a Fire Truck and the Fire Safety House.

Families will also have the opportunity to meet the Very Hungry Caterpillar, featured in the Upcountry History Museum’s current exhibition, Very Eric Carle!

Connections Café - "We Didn't Wait For Freedom"
2023-09-14 14:00 - 15:00
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 month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

September 14 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on September 14, and explore “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom”: African-American Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall.

Homeschool Day - Facing the Inferno
2023-09-15 13:30 - 15:00
Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer
Kari Greer has spent two decades documenting wildfires as a photographer for the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. Her photographs feature the beauty and power of these wildfires and highlight the brave men and women who fight them each year. Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer features 64 images from Greer’s collection. On September 15, explore the science behind fighting wildfires and help create a fire safety plan for your family!

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, September 15 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: September 15 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Explore the wildfire photography of Kari Greer and learn the science of firefighting!

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE

Lunchbox Learning
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
An Environmental History of the Civil War
Presented by Dr. Timothy Silver, Appalachian State University
Dr. Timothy Silver is a professor of history at Appalachian State University. In his newest book An Environmental History of the Civil War, Dr. Silver explores the relationship of the Civil War with the natural world. Along with his co-author, Judkin Browning, Silver recognizes that the Civil War was not just a military conflict but also a moment of profound transformation in Americans’ relationship with the natural world. Environmental factors such as topography, weather, and access to natural resources heavily impacted both armies and shaped the outcomes of battles. Silver analyzes these factors and explains how the American Civil War led to advancements in meteorology, medicine, and veterinary sciences, and led to the start of the conservation movement, and establishment of the first national parks.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-09-28 10:00 - 11:00
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.

Free to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests.

The September 28 Drop-In Tour will include:
Frontiers Past and Future: Science Fiction and the American West
Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer
“We Didn’t Wait for Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall

Drop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor.

No reservations are required, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour.

Neighborhood Night
2023-10-05 17:30 - 20:30
Access for All!
UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2023.

The Museum operates with the firm belief that its exhibits, events, and programming should be accessible to all, regardless of cultural, ethnic, geographic, or socioeconomic differences. The Neighborhood Night initiative, introduced in 2015, provides free access to educational programming for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, October 5, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Upcountry History Museum
HOW: Drop in to explore the Museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration is required.
WHY: Neighborhood Nights demonstrate the Museum’s commitment to accessibility, regardless of economic constraints by providing full access to the Museum’s diverse exhibitions.
COST: FREE!
QUESTIONS: Call (864)467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org

Connections Café - The Bias Inside Us
2023-10-12 14:00 - 15:00
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 month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

October 12 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on October 12 and explore the newest exhibition, The Bias Inside Us.

Saturday Toddler Time with Rainbow Fish
2023-10-14 10:30 - 11:30
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Join Rainbow Fish as the Museum hosts Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin! This exhibit allows children to immerse themselves in a larger-than-life marine environment and introduces them to the incredible world of ocean exploration.
Come out and enjoy exhibit playtime, themed game stations, museum-wide scavenger hunt, and a group story time with snack and juice, followed by a special Meet-N-Greet with THE RAINBOW FISH from the beloved children’s book series by author Marcus Pfister!

Toddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE.

Toddler Time with The Rainbow Fish
2023-10-17 10:30 - 11:30

Lunchbox Learning
2023-10-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
American Landmark: Charles Duell and the Rebirth of Middleton Place
Presented by Virginia Beach
Author Virginia Beach explores the history of Middleton Place and its transformation throughout time. Charles Duell was 31 years old when he inherited Middleton Place from his grandfather in 1969. His sudden inheritance compelled him to leave a finance career in New York and move his family to South Carolina, where he found the national landmark languishing. Birthplace of a Declaration signer and a First Continental Congress president, Middleton Place also had been home to hundreds of enslaved men, women and children. As the new man in charge, Duell’s challenge was to preserve the history contained in the houses and lands of his forebears, while also making them sustainable, relevant and accessible for future generations.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - The Bias Inside Us
2023-10-20 13:30 - 15:00
The Bias Inside Us
Bias is an innate human trait; we all have it. Being aware of our biases can help us recognize their influence and impact on our behaviors and worldview. The Bias Inside Us offers an opportunity to learn how to challenge bias in the world through awareness of one’s own bias.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, October 20 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: October 20 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Explore the psychology of human bias.

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE
