Upcountry History Museum

Connections Café - South Carolina History: The Textile Mills
2025-01-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Connections Café is a 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.

January 9, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on January 9th and explore the history of Greenville’s textile industry.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
The Battle of Cowpens
Presented by Mr. John Boyd

The Battle of Cowpens, fought on January 17, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War, was a pivotal engagement that significantly impacted the course of the war in the Southern colonies. Led by General Daniel Morgan, the American forces employed a brilliant double-envelopment maneuver, decisively defeating the British forces under Colonel Banastre Tarleton. This victory boosted American morale, disrupted British plans, and paved the way for further successes, ultimately contributing to the eventual American triumph in the war. Through an examination of the battle’s context, strategy, and outcomes, we will gain insight into its lasting significance in the Revolutionary War and the development of modern military tactics.
Join former Cowpens National Battlefield tour guide, John Boyd, to explore the strategic importance of the battle, the key figures involved, and the tactics employed by both the Continental Army and British forces.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

UHM Homeschool Day
2025-01-24 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West
Experience this first-of-its kind national touring exhibit, organized by renowned historian, artist, and one of the foremost experts on African American quilting history and traditions, Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Black Pioneers explores Black History in the American west through a timeline of original pictorial quilts. These colorful, richly detailed works of art chronicle the arrival of Africans in the American West in 1528 to the Civil Rights Movement, bringing to life sometimes overlooked stories and lesser-known chapters in history. The 50 quilts, designed for the exhibit, were created by the Women of Color Quilters Network (WCQN) especially for the exhibition.

WHEN: Friday, January 24 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: January‘s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Neighborhood Night
2025-02-06 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Access for All!
UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2025.

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, February 6, 2025 | 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 - South Carolina History: The Civil Rights Movement
2025-02-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Connections Café is a 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.

February 13, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on February 13th and explore the history of the Civil Rights Movement in Greenville, SC.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Valentine's Day Toddler Time
2025-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging.

Feel the love and join us for a Valentine’s Day themed Toddler Time with game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snack and juice!

Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Lunchbox Learning
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Against All Odds: Stories from the Liberia Community and Soapstone Church and School
Presented by Mable Owens Clarke

Join us as the Matriarch of Soapstone Baptist Church, Mable Owens Clarke, shares stories and insights from the post-slavery era to today. A winner of Preservation SC’s Governor’s Award for her efforts to save her beloved church and school and holder of The Order of the Palmetto, South Carolina’s highest civilian award, she speaks from personal experience and a spirit of love as she inspires and challenges. Learn how the tiny mountain congregation rallied to rebuild their church torched in the wave of Black church burnings of the 1960s and how she used her love of cooking to feed thousands as a means to generate funds to keep the church doors open. This is local Black history in living color!

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

UHM Homeschool Day - Clyde Butcher
2025-02-28 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful
Acclaimed photographer Clyde Butcher has spent more than 50 years capturing some of America’s most unique and beautiful landscapes, from the Redwood forests of California to the Everglade swamps of Florida. As one of the most renowned photographers of our time, Clyde Butcher has dedicated his life to capturing the natural beauty of the world around us. The exhibit showcases his unparalleled talent and features a stunning collection of his best work from his illustrious career.

WHEN: Friday, February 28 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: February‘s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Bingo at the Museum
2025-03-12 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-03-26 10:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Bingo at a history museum? It’s the ultimate win-win situation!

Explore the Upcountry History Museum, a place filled with incredible artifacts, fascinating stories, and a vibe where the thrill of the game meets the wonders of the past.

Besides enjoying a round (or five) of Bingo, our Curator of Collections will be bringing up some marvelous artifacts from the Museum’s permanent collections. These items, rarely seen by the public, will be “gracing the stage” during the games. Stay the whole time or just play a round, but the bingo balls will roll at 10:10AM!

Reservations are required as space is limited.

All ages are welcome and prizes will range accordingly.
Let us know if you’d like to have a group from an assisted living home attend one of these four upcoming programs!

Connections Café - Clyde Butcher's America the Beautiful
2025-03-13 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Connections Café is a 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.

March 13, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on March 13th and explore Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Toddler Time!
2025-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging.

Go green and celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with game stations created for little ones and a museum-wide scavenger hunt, all wrapped up with a group story time that includes snacks and juice.

Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Lunchbox Learning
2025-03-26 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Retracing the Keowee Trail: A Deep Map of the Cherokee Path in the History of the Carolinas
Presented by Stuart Taylor
In Retracing the Keowee Trail, Stuart Taylor tells the story of the Cherokee Path that connected the low country of colonial Carolina with the mountain homeland of the Cherokee Nation. The Keowee Trail was a busy trading route for a burgeoning deerskin trade. Along this same path, epidemic disease made its way inexorably from the colony toward Cherokee society, reducing their population by more than half. Along this path, warfare was waged in both directions, by Cherokee war parties determined to defend their homeland and by settlers like the author’s Scots Irish ancestors, evermore hungry for land. That ancestral history is an entry point into this larger narrative. A “deep map” approach to the Keowee Trail will hold together multiple lines of perspective, including memoir, family history, migration patterns, religious history, Indigenous wisdom, trauma theory, ghost stories, mythology, archeology, geography, the watersheds, and the flora and fauna of the Southern Appalachians.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

UHM Homeschool Day - SC Women
2025-03-28 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Women’s History Month: The Women of South Carolina
Join the UHM Education Department as we explore and learn about the lives of key South Carolinian women, ranging over several decades of our state’s history. Children will learn about these women’s everyday lives, their accomplishments, and also examine related items from the Museum’s permanent collection.

WHEN: Friday, March 28 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: March’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Neighborhood Night
2025-04-03 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Access for All!
UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2025.

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, April 3, 2025 | 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 - Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson
2025-04-10 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Connections Café is a 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.

April 10, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on April 10th and explore Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Curahee to Normandy: A Jump Into History
Presented by Dr. Jason Ross and Mrs. Zhe Little
On June 6, 1944, the allied forces launched one of the most ambitious campaigns of World War II. The D-Day invasions were a turning point on the European front. Join Dr. Jason Ross and Mrs. Zhe Little, as the examine the historical significance of D-Day, highlighting the training of the U.S. paratroopers who trained at Camp Toccoa, Georgia before their heroic efforts on the beaches of Normandy. Dr. Ross and Mrs. Little will also explore the stories of the people of Normandy, whose resilience and contributions played a pivotal role in the success of the invasion. As the U.S. approaches the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, this lecture will bring to light the enduring impact of the D-Day invasions to the ultimate success of the allied forces.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Toddler Time!
2025-04-22 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging.

Celebrate Earth Day through interactive sensory games, a nature-themed craft, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt, all designed specifically for young learners. Toddler Time will wrap up with a group story time that includes snacks and juice.

Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

An Evening with Glenis Redmond
2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)
My Life Sounds Like a Poem: A YA Novel-in-Verse About Peg Leg Bates

Join acclaimed poet and storyteller Glenis Redmond for a special evening at the Upcountry History Museum on April 24th as she shares selections from her upcoming YA novel-in-verse, My Life Sounds Like a Poem. This powerful work brings to life the story of Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates, the legendary one-legged tap dancer who defied the odds to become a world-renowned performer.
Through poetry, Glenis will walk the audience through her journey of discovering and falling in love with this iconic figure—his resilience, artistry, and impact on American culture. This event is also a community gathering, where attendees are invited to bring their own Peg Leg Bates stories, photos, and artifacts, helping to weave together a richer tapestry of his life and legacy.
Celebrate the rhythm, history, and spirit of an iconic South Carolina son and legend.

THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Doors open at 5:30PM | Program begins at 6:00PM
$12 for UHM Members
$15 for all other guests

About Glenis Redmond
Baldwin for Arts Fellow 2024-2025 | The First Poet Laureate of Greenville, South Carolina
A 2023 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow
Glenis is the author of several books, including

Four Way Books

University of Georgia Press

Good Printed Things

UHM Homeschool Day - Lady Bird Johnson
2025-04-25 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson
Explore a special exhibition on the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, the former first lady that was most often associated with promoting environmental conservation and the wildflowers that brighten the country’s landscape. Join us on Homeschool Day as we examine the broader story of Mrs. Johnson’s impact on her family, the nation, and the world. Also, the exhibit features several stunning dresses from Lady Bird’s closet, alongside letters, photographs, and other memorabilia.

WHEN: Friday, April 25 | 2:00 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: April’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

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

Lady Bird Johnson - A Legacy of Scenic Beauty Gala Event
2025-05-01 18:00 - 21:00 UTC
You are cordially invited to a Gala Event celebrating the Upcountry History Museum’s newest exhibition Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson on loan from the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum, located at the University of Texas, Austin.

The exhibition, beginning its national tour at the Upcountry History Museum, includes letters, photographs, clothing and artifacts on display for the first time to the public, giving visitors more context to Mrs. Johnson’s education, family, campaign efforts, acumen as a businesswoman, leadership in environmental conservation, and her role as a philanthropist.
This exclusive event includes 1960s White House themed hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, and vintage cars. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Upcountry History Museum.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 6pm – 9pm
Upcountry History Museum
540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, South Carolina 29601
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.
Ticket prices:
$110 per person, Upcountry History Museum Members
$125 per person, Non-Members
Dress Attire: Business
RSVP to: info@upcountryhistory.org or call 864-467-3100
on or by April 25, 2025

Lady Bird Johnson’s environmental ethic spanned her entire lifetime of 94 years. A child of East Texas, she spent many of her days outdoors. The sense of place that came from being close to the land never left her. She would eventually carry that with her to the White House.
The Beautification Act of 1965 known as “Lady Bird’s Bill,” is a well-known result of her tireless work. Often associated only with wildflowers, Lady Bird Johnson emphasized that “beautification” meant much more. It meant clean water, clean air, clean roadsides, and preservation of landmarks, parks, and wilderness areas.
Her commitment to the natural world resulted in a national awareness not seen prior to her time as first lady, and it served as a catalyst for the modern environmental movement. Lady Bird Johnson demonstrated that through the activism of one person great change can happen.
“Where flowers bloom, so does hope”.

Sponsored By:

Antique Auto Club of America
South Carolina Region

Connections Café - South Carolina History: The Catawba and the Cherokee
2025-05-08 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Connections Café is a 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.

May 8 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on May 8th to explore the history of the Catawba and the Cherokee people.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2025-05-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
South Carolina’s Matilda Evans: A Medical Pioneer
Presented by Dr. Walter B. Curry
Born four years after the end of slavery, Matilda Arabella Evans, who grew up on a family farm in eastern Aiken County, South Carolina, was the first African American and first woman in licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina and an advocate for improved health care for African Americans, including children. Matilda’s childhood experiences, educational background, religious faith, innovative practices, and her undying love for humanity, propelled her to become a remarkable figure in expanding healthcare access for African American and white families in South Carolina, especially during the era of racial segregation in the South. The presentation explores Matilda remarkable journey from childhood to medical practice.
Dr. Walter B. Curry, Jr., is a native of Orangeburg, South Carolina. Dr. Curry received a bachelor’s degree in political science from South Carolina State University, and has earned graduate degrees in education, which includes a doctorate degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Argosy University, Sarasota. Dr. Curry is the Author-In-Residence at the Aiken Center for the Arts.

This program is made possible with the support of SC Humanities.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Family Fun Day - Dinosaurs
2025-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Hear the roars, feel the rattle of pounding footsteps, and marvel at the incredible creatures when the world of Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice returns to the Upcountry History Museum!

Saturday, May 24
10AM – 12PM | Doors will be open until 5PM

Adults – $14 | Kids (ages 3-18) $10
Kids ages 2 and under are FREE
Purchase tickets upon arrival or at the link below

Have a question? Give us a call at (864)467-3100

There’s something for all ages, including fun crafts, games, and story times for the kids. Venture out and explore Upcountry history and the Museum’s one-of-a-kind exhibitions.

Neighborhood Night
2025-06-05 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Access for All!
UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2025.

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, June 5 | 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

Bingo at the Museum
2025-06-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Bam! Pow! BINGO!
Join us for an action-packed morning of Superhero Bingo at the Upcountry History Museum! Suit up in your favorite Marvel costume and test your luck (and your hero knowledge) in a morning where bingo balls fly faster than a Quinjet!
Between bingo rounds, explore Avengers: Endgame – The Exhibition or stop by to play and learn in Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice. All ages are welcome!

Stay the whole time or just play a round, but the bingo balls will roll at 10:30 AM!
Reservations are required as space is limited.

All ages are welcome and prizes will range accordingly.
Let us know if you’d like to have a group from an assisted living home attend one of these upcoming programs!

Connections Café - Avengers: Endgame - The Exhibition
2025-06-12 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Connections Café is a 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.

June 12, 2025 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on June 12th to explore Avengers: Endgame – The Exhibition.

Connections Café is generously sponsored by:

Exhibit Drop-In Tour
2025-06-13 14:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York)
“Avengers! Assemble.”
Explore Avengers: Endgame – The Exhibition with a guided tour led by UHM Education Coordinator, Sarah Wright. This exhibition features original costumes and props from Marvel Studio’s Avengers: Endgame as well as comics and memorabilia from private collectors.
Get a behind the scenes look at how the Marvel Studios created one of the highest-grossing films of all time. After the tour, test your MCU knowledge with rapid round trivia.

Drop-In Tours will occur on select Fridays at 2:00 PM.
Tours last approximately 30 minutes.
Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.

Saturday Toddler Time!
2025-06-14 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that’s both educational and engaging.

Celebrate all things DINOSAURS through interactive sensory games, themed crafts, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt, all designed specifically for young learners. Toddler Time will wrap up with a group story time that includes snacks and juice.

Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Time Travelers: Dino Discovery
2025-06-17 10:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Join us for a roaring good time with this short but fun program just for kids!
Kicking things off with a dinosaur-themed story time, children ages 3-9 will then get hands-on with a fun, take-home clay fossil craft.
It’s fossil fun in under half an hour! Giving you just enough time to explore the Museum before wearing out those little dinosaur legs.

Tuesday, June 17
10:30AM | Included with your admission

Adults – $14 | Kids (ages 3-18) $10

Kids ages 2 and under are FREE

Spots are limited – register NOW!

Have a question? Give us a call at (864)467-3100
