Toddler Time
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Explore the music and photography of worldwide icon, Kenny Rogers! Children will get hands-on with themed game stations, a "camera" scavenger hunt in the style of "I Spy," and a group story time complete with snack and juice box. Toddler... Read more »
Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
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 »
Family Fun Day!
“Hats and headdresses are a unique and powerful lens through which one can view the human experience." From headdresses and helmets to turbans and crowns, families will have the opportunity to explore the stunning diversity of the world's cultures. Join the UHM Education Team for guided exhibit tours, group story times, and craft stations... Read more »
NOW OPEN – The Global Language of Headwear
“Hats and headdresses are a unique and powerful lens through which one can view the human experience.” Stacey W. Miller, Curator, The Global Language of Headwear Exhibition The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality, a national traveling exhibition, organized by International Arts and Artists, Washington, DC, will make its... Read more »
Neighborhood Night
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 »
Saturday Toddler Time
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Travel the world and explore the culture of places you've perhaps never seen. Little ones will be given a passport and the opportunity to learn through play, take part in an interactive gallery tour (made specifically for children ages 1-5), and... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesNorthern African American Soldiers in the American Civil War Presented by Dr. Holly Pinheiro Jr., Furman University Dr. Holly Pinheiro Jr. is an assistant professor of African American history at Furman University and the recipient of the Furman University Humanities Center Book Development Grant. His research focuses on the intersectionality of race, class, and gender... Read more »
Connections Café – Greenville Symphony
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 »
Toddler Time!
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Travel the world and explore the culture of places you've perhaps never seen. Little ones will be given a passport and the opportunity to learn through play, take part in an interactive gallery tour (made specifically for children ages 1-5), and... Read more »
Homeschool Day – Global Language of Headwear
The Global Language of Headwear Students will tour The Global Language of Headwear, a travelling exhibition that explores the vital role of ceremonial headwear throughout diverse cultural customs, beliefs, and rituals. The exhibition features approximately 89 hats and headdresses from 43 different countries spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America.... Read more »
