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... Read more »

Interested in Upcountry history? Join UHM Docent, Wynn Herbert, for an upcoming, drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries and explore the area’s rich and fascinating history.   Drop-In Tours will occur on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. All tours will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:45 a.m. Drop-In Tours are... 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 time in the classroom. Connections Café meets the second Thursday of each... Read more »

Pop in for an iconic, art-themed Toddler Time that explores Works by Warhol!     Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Toddler Times are included with general admission and little ones can take part in themed game stations, scavenger hunts, and a group story time that includes a... Read more »

What Does The Brown Decision Mean Today? The Tangled Legacy of the 1954 Supreme Court Ruling Presented by Dr. Steve O'Neill, Furman University  Dr. Steve O’Neill is a professor of history at Furman University. His research focuses on the history of the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina. This lecture explores the legacy of the... Read more »

Works by Warhol Before spearheading the Pop Art movement, in the 1950s Warhol achieved success as New York's most popular advertising artists. Once his career exploded, Warhol focused on silkscreen printing and filmmaking. Works by Warhol, featuring 35 iconic masterworks, includes a broad cross-section of examples from his storied career. The February 17 Homeschool Day... Read more »

Pop in for an iconic, art-themed Toddler Time that explores Works by Warhol!     Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Toddler Times are included with general admission and little ones can take part in themed game stations, scavenger hunts, and a group story time that includes a... 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 »

One of the 20th century’s best-known artists, Andy Warhol made his name in the early 1960s with paintings and prints of brands, celebrities, and foods ranging from Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor to Coca-Cola and Campbell’s Soup. Did you know Warhol was also a environmental activist? His "Endangered Species" portfolio played a huge role in... Read more »