A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Explore Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire with a guided tour led by UHM Education Coordinator, Sarah Wright. This exhibition features original costumes and props from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Get a behind the scenes look at how the Star Wars universe has expanded... Read more »

Interested in Upcountry history? Join UHM Educator, Sarah Wright, 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 select Saturdays throughout the year. All tours will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 12:00 a.m. Drop-In Tours are included... Read more »

Crescent Moon Over Carolina: William Moultrie and American Liberty  Presented by C.L. Bragg Major General William Moultrie is best remembered for commanding the valiant defense of an unfinished palmetto log fort on Sullivan's Island at the entrance to Charleston harbor against a determined British naval attack on June 28, 1776. While the Continental Congress in... 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 month... Read more »

Join us for a more intimate Toddler Time that explores our area’s history through hands-on play that will allow your little ones to become “mini archaeologists!”   Children will learn through “archaeology sites,” handle Cherokee and Catawba reproductions, learn about everyday life within these indigenous communities, and explore history through a scavenger hunt and group... Read more »

The Price of Freedom: Stories of Honor, Healing, and Hope Presented by Lieutenant Colonel Mike Ware, USAF (Ret.)    World War II was a period of horror and heroism. From landing on the beaches of Normandy, to planning suicide missions in the North African desert, to ejecting from F-5 fighters over Hanoi, there is no... Read more »

From best-kept secret of WWII to largest invasion of Allied air, land, and sea forces in military history, the legacy of the June 6, 1944, continues to serve as a reminder of the significance of that moment in history. This UHM-organized exhibit brings the huge narrative of the invasion into context at a more personal... Read more »

Explore White Christmas: The Exhibition with a guided tour led by a UHM Docent. This exhibition features original costumes, sheet music, props, and backgrounds from the 1954 classic, White Christmas.  After the tour, test your holiday movie knowledge with rapid round trivia.   Drop-In Tours will occur on select Fridays at 3:30 PM. Tours last... Read more »

William Washington: American Light Dragoon Presented by Durant Ashmore Perhaps America’s finest cavalry commander, Lt. Col. William Washington fought with distinction in the Northern and Southern Campaigns, including some of the most memorable battles ever fought in South Carolina. After the American Revolution, he continued his military career before becoming a member of the South... Read more »

Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2024.   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 »