Programs
CLOSED
To ensure the safety of museum staff and guests, the Upcountry History Museum will be closed tomorrow, March 18. Doors will reopen Friday, March 19, at 10:00 a.m. Stay safe, Upcountry!
Exhibit Homeschool Day – Framed: Step into Art
Framed: Step into Art They say life imitates art, but what if art becomes life? Find out as we explore Framed: Step into Art! Children will be transported to another time and experience art like never before. WHAT: Exhibit Homeschool Day WHEN: Every third Friday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry History Museum... Read more »
History Homeschool Day – WWII
WWII: Training our Soldiers Examine artifacts from World War II, explore local training bases, and learn about life on the home front. This lesson meets SC standards for 4th-5th grade, and is designed for children ages 8-12 years old. WHAT: History Homeschool Day WHEN: Every last Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry... Read more »
Clemson Football History with Tim Bourret
Clemson Football History with Timothy Bourret Thursday, April 8, Noon $8.00 per UHM Member $12.00 per all other guests Hear from the Clemson legend, Timothy Bourret, as he shares his favorite stories and memories of Tiger football history. Often acknowledged as the treasure trove of Clemson history, Bourret is not only a fixture in the... Read more »
Exhibit Homeschool Day – Pigskin Peanuts
Pigskin Peanuts: From the STEM Zone to the End Zone Explore the history of football while also learning about the science, technology, and evolution of this beloved pastime. Exhibit Homeschool Days are open to children in 1st-12th grade. Children will be divided into two groups: Elementary and Middle/High School. WHAT: Exhibit Homeschool Day ... Read more »
Toddler Time!
Explore children's exhibit, Framed: Step into Art with themed games designed for ages 1-5 years old. Toddlers can partake in a scavenger hunt, group story time, and grab a treat bag for the road. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and children ages 3 and under are FREE.
Lunchbox Learning
Presenter: Bill Fitzpatrick Topic: The Road to Yorktown: South Carolina’s Role in the American Revolutionary War Join author and historian, Bill Fitzpatrick as he shares our state’s outsized contributions to America’s independence, beginning with the invasion of Charleston, through the battles of Huck’s Defeat, King’s Mountain, and Cowpens, through the heroics of Andrew Pickens, Nathanael Greene, and... Read more »
History Homeschool Day
War and Peace: The 1960s and 1970s Explore the history of the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, and the events that shaped a generation. This lesson is open to children ages 9-14 years old. WHAT: History Homeschool Day WHEN: Every last Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry History Museum HOW: April 27 is... Read more »
Toddler Time!
Explore the world of plants with themed games designed for children ages 1-5 years old. Toddlers can partake in a scavenger hunt, group story time, and grab a treat bag for the road. Also, make time to explore Framed: Step into Art! Toddler Time is included with your general admission and free for children... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Threading a compelling story with theoretical insights, Dr. Claire Whitlinger, delivers a study that will help scholars, students, and activists alike better understand the dynamics of commemorating difficult pasts, commemorative practices in general, and the links between memory, race, and social change. Presenter: Dr. Claire Whitlinger, Furman University, Sociology Topic: Between Remembrance and Repair: Commemorating... Read more »
