Celebrate the exhibit opening of AMECO: Upstate Roots, Global Reach Test "drive" a Snorkel Boom Lift, a 580 Backhoe, and a Polaris Utility Vehicle! Join us during the morning hours of the last Saturday of each month, where families can enjoy games and craft stations centered around the Museum’s changing exhibitions. Partake in a museum-wide scavenger... Read more »

Wednesday, August 3 | Noon  Final Presentation in the Revolutionary War Lecture of the Series: "The Massacre at Hayes Station" The Backcountry of South Carolina was home to 112 Revolutionary War engagements, the greatest number in all of America. Beginning in 2021, join battlefield preservationist and historian, Durant Ashmore, as he discusses these Revolutionary War... Read more »

Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2022.   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... Read more »

  Viet Nam: Music That Defined An Era Presented by Dr. Erin McCoy, USC Beaufort Dr. Erin McCoy, USC Beaufort, explores the impact of the American music scene during the tumultuous years of the Viet Nam War. From the anti-war sentiments of the early classic rock groups like The Animals to the folk music of... Read more »

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 in the classroom. Connections Café meets the second Thursday of each month... Read more »

Put on your hard "hard hat" and join us for Toddler Time. “Test drive” AMECO construction equipment. On-site will be a Snorkel Boom Lift and a 580 Backhoe. Learn through play with hands-on game stations followed by group story time,  juice and a snack. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for... Read more »

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... Read more »

Vietnam: The Real War Photographs of the Associated Press The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that left a deep and lasting impression in American life. From its impact on the men and women who fought in it, to the journalists and photographers who covered it, to the millions of Americans who... Read more »

Travel back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs!   Create a clay model dinosaur, enjoy dinosaur-themed game stations, try the museum-wide scavenger hunt, and join the group story times. Join us during the morning hours of the last Saturday of each month, where families can enjoy games and craft stations centered around... Read more »

Wednesday, September 7 | Noon  Over the past year, Durant Ashmore has shared countless stories of South Carolina's direct impact on the American Revolutionary War. With so many forgotten and overlooked battles, Ashmore has not only brought the history back to life, but has also explained the historical context and significance to events that are... Read more »