Programs
Neighborhood Night
The Upcountry History Museum – Furman University is thrilled to invite our community to a series of programs designed to make our museum open to everyone! The Museum will be open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2021. Neighborhood Nights will run from 5:30-8:30 pm during which time admission to the museum and all... Read more »
White Christmas Virtual Tour – Evening
From the comfort of home, experience the musical genius of Irving Berlin and the making of this beloved holiday film as our docents guide you through White Christmas: The Exhibition. Explore the original costumes worn by White Christmas stars Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Vera-Ellen and Danny Kaye, as well as props, personal cast memorabilia, and archival materials. Each... Read more »
Toddler Time
Join us for a socially distanced yet fun Toddler Time! Toddlers will enjoy: Personal/Family Game Stations Story Time Show time in the Theater Treat bag for the road Toddler Time is included with your general admission and children ages 3 and under are FREE. Keeping with the Museum's Covid-19 safety guidelines, attendance will be... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Wednesday, February 17 at Noon Presenter: Claudia Smith Brinson Topic: Stories of Struggle: The Clash over Civil Rights in South Carolina In her newest book, Stories of Struggle, longtime journalist Claudia Smith Brinson chronicles twenty pivotal years of petitioning, picketing, boycotting, marching, and holding sit-ins. Through her extensive research and interviews with more than one... Read more »
Homeschool Day – Greenville’s Civil Rights Movement
Greenville's Black History & Civil Rights Movement While touring the Museum, children will investigate key events throughout black history, thus allowing a greater understanding of Greenville's Civil Rights Movement. Children will listen to oral histories of student activists who led protests here in Greenville County, while also discussing the hardships they overcame in their stand... Read more »
History Homeschool Day – Civil War
Our Road to Union Analyze the turbulent times of the mid-1800s through artifacts and images. Identify the social, political, and fiscal concerns leading to the Civil War. This lesson meets SC standards for 3rd-4th grade, and is designed for children ages 8-10 years old. WHAT: History Homeschool Day WHEN: Every last Tuesday at 1:30... Read more »
Framed: Step into Art OPENS
Upcountry History Museum’s Newest Exhibition Brings Art to Life ‘Framed: Step into Art’ Turns Famous Paintings into Lifesize Experiences Greenville, S.C. – They say life imitates art, but what if art becomes life? Find out in Framed: Step into Art, the newest exhibition coming to the Upcountry History Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate,... Read more »
Toddler Time!
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and join us for 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. Families will also enjoy the new exhibition, Framed: Step into Art. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Wednesday, March 17 at Noon Presenter: Robert E. Howard Topic: Growing up with the Vietnam War As the country prepares to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, join Greenville native and Vietnam veteran, Robert E. Howard, as he speaks on his personal experiences serving as an Army officer from 1968-1970. After graduating from Greenville... Read more »
Women in Aerospace: Stories from the Smithsonian Collection
Join us for a virtual discussion of how women have worked from the very beginning of aviation to innovate, and how museums have documented their stories. The program will be led by Dr. Margaret Weitekamp , Curator and Department Chair of the National Air and Space Museum, has researched and written on how a... Read more »
