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.... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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... Read more »

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.  ... Read more »

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... Read more »