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SUMMARY:“We Didn’t Wait For Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall
DESCRIPTION:“We Didn’t Wait For Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall\nAugust 26\, 2023 – February 18\, 2024 \nThe Upcountry History Museum is honored to host a selection of quilts created by quilter and history maker\, Vera P. Hall. \nA retired educator and councilwoman from Baltimore\, Maryland\, Hall is described by Baltimore residents as a “trailblazer”.  In her We Didn’t Wait For Freedom quilt series\, Hall bridges the gap between history and her love of textiles with her quilt creations\, honoring the lives of famous African Americans whose actions inspired change in America. \nAn activist in her own right\, Hall studied Education at Coppin College.  She became the first African American teacher assigned to an all-white school in Baltimore’s Little Italy and taught in Baltimore City elementary schools as a reading specialist.  Her concern for improving public education led her to work with the Maryland Department of Education and then to run for public office.  She served on the Baltimore City Council from 1985-1992.  In 1992 she made history when she was elected Chair of the Maryland Democratic Party\, becoming the first African American female chair of a state Democratic Party. \nFollowing her retirement\, Hall became an active member of the African American Quilters of Baltimore\, and created “We Too Sing America\,” focused on her desire to teach other quilters black perspectives on Civil War History. Since then\, she has created numerous story quilts\, including a series of black history quilts\, focused on her interest in Blacks during the transition from slavery to freedom. \nThe We Didn’t Wait for Freedom exhibition features 5 quilts from Hall’s We Didn’t Wait For Freedom quilt series\, plus a sixth quilt hand and machine pieced by Hall using original Civil War era quilt blocks. \nIn its commitment to “connecting people\, history\, and culture\,” the Upcountry History Museum will include Black History\, Civil War era materials from its permanent collection. \n  \nSupport provided by \n \n  \n  \n           
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/we-didnt-wait-for-freedom-civil-war-narrative-quilts-by-vera-hall/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Splash & Bubbles Dive In\, Lend A Fin
DESCRIPTION:September 23\, 2023 – February 4\, 2024 \nExplorers of all ages will dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration when Splash and Bubbles: Dive In\, Lend a Fin makes it’s only South Carolina stop at the Upcountry History Museum. Visitors will join Splash\, Bubbles\, and the Reeftown Rangers in exploring marine biology\, ocean science\, and different ocean ecosystems. \nBased on the popular PBS KIDS TV show\, Splash and Bubbles\, a hit animated series that encourages children to explore ocean science through character-driven comedy\, the series is co-produced by The Jim Henson Company and Herschend Entertainment Studios. \nBoth the television series and the exhibition follow the adventures of Splash\, a yellow fusilier fish who has migrated all of the oceans before settling down in Reeftown\, where he befriends three inquisitive fellow sea creatures.  Until Splash came along\, Bubbles\, Dunk\, Ripple\, and most of the other Reeftown residents had no idea what lay beyond the cozy confines of their coral walls. \nThe 2\,500 square foot\, interactive exhibition\, builds on kids’ connections to the characters and their habitats\, immersing them in a larger-than-life marine environment and introducing them to the incredible world of ocean exploration. \nWhile exploring the early childhood STEM (Science\, Technology\, Engineering\, and Math) based exhibit\, children are encouraged to build both scientific inquiry and social emotional skills as they learn how to protect the ocean and its ecosystems.  Ocean conservation is a key message throughout the exhibit\, encouraging families to understand that they can create “a small ripple to help our big ocean.” \nFeaturing a variety of hands-on exhibit components\, Splash and Bubbles invites children to discover a whole new world as they navigate an under-the-sea maze in a kelp forest\, explore a sunken ship that has become an artificial reef\, interact with puppet characters created by Jim Henson’s Creature Shop\, become a Reeftown Ranger\, dress up as a stingray or a sea turtle\, and learn fun “Fin Facts” at Flo’s School of Fish. \n  \nSupport provided by \n  \n                            
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/splash-bubbles-dive-in-lend-a-fin/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project
DESCRIPTION:October 21\, 2023 – January 14\, 2024 \n                                                                     “I carry a gun\, but my real weapon is my camera.”\nStacy Pearsall \nRetired Air Force Staff Sergeant and aerial combat photojournalist Stacy Pearsall has spent most of her adult life focused on two passions: photography and the military. Pearsall began her career as an Air Force still-photographer at the age of 17.  At age 21 she became one of the few women to ever be accepted into the 1-Combat Camera Squadron\, an elite unite of the Air Force that provides photographs of military operations to high-ranking government officials in order to inform decision making and preserve a historical record. \nDuring her years of military service\, Pearsall traveled to over 41 countries and served in three combat tours of Iraq.  She is a recipient of the Bronze Star Medal and Air Force Commendation with valor for her combat actions in Iraq.  She is one of only two women to have won the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA) Military Photographer of the Year competition\, and the only woman to have earned it twice.  In 2013 she was awarded an honorary doctoral degree from The Citadel for her many contributions to the college\, to American veterans\, and to the U.S. Armed Forces. \nSoon after being medically retired from military service\, Pearsall found a new way to continue her dual passions through the award-winning Veterans Portrait Project. The project began in 2008 while Pearsall was rehabilitating from combat injuries sustained in Iraq. She found her inspiration in the hours spent in VA waiting rooms\, surrounded by fellow veterans\, and was compelled to honor and thank them through photography with the Veterans Portrait Project. To date she has documented over 7\,500 veterans across all 50 states. \nIn partnership with Syracuse University\, the Upcountry History Museum will present a selection of 45 photographs from Pearsall’s career as a combat photographer\, as well as works from her ongoing Veterans Portrait Project. Each series approaches the military from different angles – in her combat series viewers are confronted with scenes from the conflict in the Middle East. These landscapes with lone or few figures speak to an experience fraught with hidden dangers\, and hours spent alone in unforgiving territory.  This experience and understanding of combat allow Pearsall to connect to the veterans she now photographs for the national Portrait Project. In both her combat images and veterans’ portraits\, Pearsall’s eye for light and emotion creates an honest photograph that provides insight into the military experience. \nThe Upcountry History Museum will include military objects and archival materials from its permanent collection\, as well as loaned objects\, within the Hard Earned exhibit experience. \n  \nSupport provided by \n                                 \n  \n                                       
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/hard-earned-the-military-photographs-of-stacy-pearsall-the-veterans-portrait-project/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Highlight
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240121T170000
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SUMMARY:A Very Grinchy Christmas
DESCRIPTION:A Very Grinchy Christmas\nNovember 4\, 2023 – January 21\, 2024 \n“Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot.  But the Grinch who lived just North of Whoville did not.”\nfrom How the Grinch Stole Christmas\, published 1957 \n  \nIt began as a children’s book on the biggest theft in history.  Then it transformed into a classic television special. \nOn December 18\, 1966\, 3.8 million people tuned in to CBS-TV to witness the birth of what would become one of the most watched holiday specials in the history of American television – “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” \nThe made-for-television\, 26-minute animated story by legendary animation director Chuck Jones (of Looney Tunes fame)\, was based on the 1957 book by Theodor Geisel (aka Dr. Seuss). Featuring a grouchy curmudgeon who tries to ruin Christmas\, it went on to become an instant holiday classic\, beloved by generations. \nThe Upcountry History Museum will celebrate the holiday season with the small-hearted creature who hates it the most\, when it hosts A Very Grinchy Christmas. The special exhibition\, featuring over 150 original animation cels\, Dr. Seuss sketches\, backgrounds\, and ephemera\, will make its Southeastern U.S. debut in Greenville\, SC. \nThe exhibition items – selected from a private collection – illustrate Jones’ approach to adapting the story for the screen. In contrast to the book’s black\, white\, and red palette\, Chuck Jones unleashed a riotous array of vivid colors to depict the story’s settings and characters.  The 1966 film\, narrated by Boris Karloff\, showcased Jones’s unparalleled character animation and comic timing\, creating an utterly believable\, villainous – but ultimately redeemed – Grinch that became the standard for all subsequent adaptations. \nWhereas today’s studios and production companies provide project funding\, television specials of the past\, like How the Grinch Stole Christmas\, had to rely on company sponsorship in order to get made.  With storyboards in hand\, Jones pitched the Grinch to more than two dozen potential sponsors – breakfast foods and candy companies – without any luck.  Down to the wire\, he finally found a sponsor in an unlikely source – the Foundation for Commercial Banks.  Coming in at over $300\,000\, or $2.2 million in today’s dollars\, the special’s budget was unheard of at the time for a 26-minute cartoon adaptation. \nFunny\, heartwarming\, and visually stunning\, the exhibition will reflect both the book and the television special’s universal story about the spirit of giving and the indomitable power of optimism. \n  \nSupport provided by \n             
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/a_very_grinchy_christmas/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Highlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231109T140000
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SUMMARY:Connections Café - Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veterans Portrait Project
DESCRIPTION: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.\nConnections Café meets the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. \nAdmission is free for all participants and caregivers. \n  \n  \nNovember 9 | 2:00 p.m.\nJoin us on November 9 and explore Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veterans Portrait Project.
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/connections-cafe-12/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T170000
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SUMMARY:Free Admission for U.S. Veterans
DESCRIPTION:In honor of those that served\, the Upcountry History Museum is offering free admission for all U.S. Veterans on Saturday\, November 11.\n\n  \nMuseum Hours are 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM with these current exhibitions on display:\n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n\n  \n  \n\n  \n  \n\n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/free-admission-for-u-s-veterans/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231111T113000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time - Veterans Day
DESCRIPTION:Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!\n\nEnjoy exhibit playtime in Splash and Bubbles\, Dive In\, Lend a Fin! and take time to explore the Veterans Portraits from Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall. Little ones can take part in themed game stations\, museum-wide scavenger hunt\, and a group story time with snack and juice. \n  \nToddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE. \n  \n \n  \n\n  \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/toddler-time-veterans-day/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231115T130000
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Learning
DESCRIPTION:Catawba Culture\, Pottery\, and Folklore  \nPresented by Dr. Stephen Criswell\, USC Lancaster\nIndigenous artists from what is now known as the Catawba Nation have been continuously making hand-formed pottery from clay harvested around the Catawba River for over 6000 years.  This talk will introduce the audience to Catawba Nation pottery\, its history\, traditional forms\, and selected artists.  Dr. Criswell is a folklorist\, English professor\, and the Director of the USC Lancaster Native American Studies Center.  He has worked with Catawba potters for the past twenty-five years. \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/lunchbox-learning-42/
LOCATION:Upcountry History Museum\, 540 Buncombe Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T173000
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SUMMARY:History After Dark: THE SIXTIES
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 16 | 5:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nA decade marked by the Civil Rights Movement\, the Vietnam War\, antiwar protests\, political assassinations\, and counterculture movements\, the 1960s in America was a turbulent and divisive era. However\, it was also a time that inspired remarkable cultural innovation in music\, art\, fashion\, and individualism. \nCloser to home\, these changes were reflected in the everyday life of Upcountry residents. For one night only\, explore The Sixties with live music\, drinks\, and an exclusive look into the Museum’s permanent collections. \nDon your best 60’s fashion and experience this tumultuous and psychedelic decade through artifacts and archival records\, ranging from bathing suits and high school uniforms to bumper stickers and newspapers. Purchase tickets now and take advantage of this rare opportunity to see several items not usually seen by the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach adult ticket reservation includes two\, complimentary drinks tickets. \nThe Museum will serve light hors d’oeuvres with lemonade\, beer\, and wine. \n  \nLive music provided by Jukebox 45. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUHM Members                                 Non Members\n     Adults – $20                                                         Adults – $24\n    Children* – $10                                                    Children* – $12\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n*Children’s tickets are for ages 18 and under only.
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/history-after-dark-the-sixties/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231117T133000
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day - The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran's Portrait Project
DESCRIPTION:Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project  \n\nWHAT: UHM Homeschool Day\n  \nWHEN: Friday\, November 17 | 1:30 p.m.\n  \nWHERE: Upcountry History Museum\n  \nHOW: November 17 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.\n  \nWHY: Learn about the principles of photography.\n  \nCOST: $10 per student & $12 per adult\n  \nUHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE\n  \n\n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/homeschool-day-the-military-photography-of-stacy-pearsall-the-veterans-portrait-project/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231121T113000
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time with Moana
DESCRIPTION:Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!\n\nJoin MOANA as the Museum hosts Splash and Bubbles: Dive In\, Lend a Fin! This exhibit allows children to immerse themselves in a larger-than-life marine environment and introduces them to the incredible world of ocean exploration. \nCome out and enjoy exhibit playtime\, themed game stations\, museum-wide scavenger hunt\, and a group story time with snack and juice\, followed by a special Meet-N-Greet with Moana! \n  \nToddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE. \n  \n \n  \n\n  \n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/toddler-time-with-moana/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231130T110000
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION: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.\n  \nFree to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests. \n\n\n  \nThe November Drop-In Tour will include: \n“We Didn’t Wait for Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall  \nHard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project  \nA Very Grinchy Christmas  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor. \n  \nNo reservations are required\, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour. \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/drop-in-tour-changing-exhibitions-13/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231207T203000
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CREATED:20230706T141507Z
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Night
DESCRIPTION:Access for All!\nUHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2023.\n  \nThe 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 programming for underserved children\, families\, and adults. \n \n  \nWHEN: Thursday\, December 7\, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Upcountry History Museum \nHOW: Drop in to explore the Museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration is required. \nWHY:   Neighborhood Nights demonstrate the Museum’s commitment to accessibility\, regardless of economic constraints by providing full access to the Museum’s diverse exhibitions. \nCOST: FREE! \nQUESTIONS: Call (864)467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/neighborhood-night-20/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231208T080000
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SUMMARY:Family Membership Promotion!
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n  \n“Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.” \n\n\nSaturday\, December 9 | 10AM – 3PM\n  \nDon’t be a Grinch and join the festivities\, where all ages can take part in games\, crafts\, giveaways\, a museum wide scavenger hunt\, and group story times with snack and juice.\n\n\nFamily Fun Days are included with your general admission.\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/family-fun-day-34/
CATEGORIES:Highlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231209T150000
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:“Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.” \n\nDon’t be a Grinch and join the festivities\, where all ages can take part in games\, crafts\, giveaways\, a museum wide scavenger hunt\, and group story times with snack and juice.\n\n\nFamily Fun Days are included with your general admission.\n  \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/family-fun-day-33/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231214T140000
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SUMMARY:Connections Café - A Very Grinchy Christmas
DESCRIPTION: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.\nConnections Café meets the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. \nAdmission is free for all participants and caregivers. \n  \n  \nDecember 14 | 2:00 p.m.\nJoin us on December 14 to explore A Very Grinchy Christmas!
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/connections-cafe-merry-grinchmas-a-who-liday-spectacular/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20230805T201421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T211649Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:A Very Grinchy Christmas – SOLD OUT!\nIt began as a children’s book on the biggest theft in history. Then\, it transformed into a classic television special that first aired on December 18\, 1966\,with an astounding audience of 3.8 million people. \nThe made-for-television animated story would go on to become one of the most watched holiday specials in the history of American television! Celebrate the holiday season and explore over 150 original animation cels\, Dr. Seuss sketches\, and backgrounds while also creating your own personalized snow globes. Space is limited\, so book NOW! \n\nWHAT: UHM Homeschool Day\n  \nWHEN: Friday\, December 15 | 1:30 p.m.\n  \nWHERE: Upcountry History Museum\n  \nHOW: December 15 is open to children in 1st-5th grade.\n  \nCOST: $10 per student & $12 per adult\n  \nUHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE\n  \n\n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/grinch/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20231122T163554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231122T163554Z
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SUMMARY:Toddler Time!
DESCRIPTION:Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!\n\nCelebrate the holidays at the UHM and enjoy exhibit playtime\, themed game stations\, museum-wide scavenger hunt\, and a group story time with snack and juice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \nToddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/christmas_toddler_time/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231220T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20231120T151334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T151334Z
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Learning
DESCRIPTION:Animating Seuss: Creating “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” \nPresented by Zach Inks\, South Carolina Governor’s School \n“Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” premiered on television in 1966. Directed by Chuck Jones\, this adaptation of the 1957 children’s book became an instant holiday staple\, in which the surly Grinch learns the true meaning of Christmas. Join Zach Inks\, Animation Instructor at the South Carolina Govenor’s School for Lunchbox Learning\, where he will discuss the history of the making of this Christmas classic. Original artwork from “Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas” is on display in A Very Grinchy Christmas until January 21\, 2024. \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/lunchbox-learning-43/
LOCATION:Upcountry History Museum\, 540 Buncombe Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231221T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20231010T152041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231023T184020Z
UID:11067-1703152800-1703156400@upcountryhistory.org
SUMMARY:Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
DESCRIPTION: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.\n  \nFree to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests. \n\n\n  \nThe December Drop-In Tour will include: \n“We Didn’t Wait for Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall  \nHard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project  \nA Very Grinchy Christmas  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDrop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor. \n  \nNo reservations are required\, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour. \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/drop-in-tour-changing-exhibitions-14/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240111T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20240104T205100Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240104T205100Z
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SUMMARY:Connections Café - Splash and Bubbles
DESCRIPTION: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.\nConnections Café meets the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. \nAdmission is free for all participants and caregivers. \n  \n  \nJanuary 11| 2:00 p.m.\nJoin us on January 11 to explore Splash and Bubbles: Dive In\, Lend a Fin! 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/connections-cafe-splash-and-bubbles/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240113T173000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20231220T204817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T173026Z
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SUMMARY:Hard Earned with Stacy Pearsall & Special Guests
DESCRIPTION:A special panel discussion and community screening of After Action\,  South Carolina ETV’s new national series that features conversations with military veterans revealing what life is like before\, during and after action.\n  \nJoin us at 3:30 PM for refreshments and the opportunity to explore the Museum’s current exhibit\, Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project\, followed by a preview of an After Action episode and a conversation with the show’s Executive Producer and Host\, Stacy Pearsall\, alongside two veterans\, Desiree Gordon and Joe Worley\, featured in the nationally acclaimed series\, as well as local Army veteran and Greenville County Veteran Affairs Officer\, Alan Dabney. \n  \nThe afternoon will be an inspiring opportunity to shine a light on the military experience\, view a national program created right here in South Carolina and share in a candid discussion about the experience of serving in the military. We hope you’ll join us! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \nThis special program is in partnership with South Carolina ETV and the ETV Endowment. Veterans and ETV Endowment Members will receive free admission\, but must register in advance as space is limited.\n  \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/hard-earned-event/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20231214T175823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231214T175844Z
UID:11323-1705401000-1705404600@upcountryhistory.org
SUMMARY:Toddler Time!
DESCRIPTION:Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\nCome out for a Toddler Time of ocean exploration and enjoy exhibit playtime\, themed game stations\, museum-wide scavenger hunt\, and a group story time with snack and juice.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \nToddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/toddler-time-42/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20231031T171044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T194512Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day - Splash and Bubbles
DESCRIPTION:Splash and Bubbles: Dive In\, Lend a Fin!\nLearn how to help save our oceans and explore Splash and Bubbles: Dive In\, Lend a Fin! Students will learn about how recycling can help protect ocean life and how marine biologists are working to clean up our oceans. Get hands-on in the classroom with a pollution simulation that incorporates STEM principles! \n\nWHAT: UHM Homeschool Day\n  \nWHEN: Friday\, January 19 | 1:30 p.m.\n  \nWHERE: Upcountry History Museum\n  \nHOW: January is open to children in 1st-5th grade.\n  \nWHY: Learn about ocean conservation and explore the interactive exhibition\, Splash and Bubbles: Dive In\, Lend a Fin!\n  \nCOST: $10 per student & $12 per adult\n  \nUHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE\n  \n\n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/homeschool-day-spalsh-and-bubbles/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20231222T184401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T184401Z
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SUMMARY:Neighborhood Night
DESCRIPTION:Access for All!\nUHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2024.\n  \nThe 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 programming for underserved children\, families\, and adults. \n \n  \nWHEN: Thursday\, February 1\, 2024 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nWHERE: Upcountry History Museum \nHOW: Drop in to explore the Museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration is required. \nWHY:   Neighborhood Nights demonstrate the Museum’s commitment to accessibility\, regardless of economic constraints by providing full access to the Museum’s diverse exhibitions. \nCOST: FREE! \nQUESTIONS: Call (864)467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/neighborhood-night-21/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240203T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240616T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20240127T153125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T210750Z
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SUMMARY:Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend
DESCRIPTION:Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend\nFebruary 3\, 2024 – June 16\, 2024 \nDive deep into the world of nature’s most mystical sea-creature. \nThe Upcountry History Museum will invite visitors to “Meet the Unicorn of the Sea” when it hosts Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend\, a Smithsonian traveling exhibition\, February-June 2024. \nWhat is a narwhal? It is\, in fact a mammal\, part of the whale lineage.  Narwhals only live near the Arctic Circle\, where climate and sea-ice changes pose a mounting challenge to their survival. \nFrom their depiction in the 1500s as angry sea monsters to their status as icons of pop culture today\, the narwhal\, with its unique spiral tusk (which is a tooth)\, has inspired legend in Inuit and European society and fascinated people across cultures for centuries.  This mysterious animal and its changing ecosystem are highlighted in this special exhibition developed by the National Museum of Natural History and its Arctic Studies Center. \nThrough first-hand accounts from scientists and Inuit community members\, the exhibition reveals how traditional knowledge and experience\, coupled with the latest scientific research\, heighten our understanding of these fascinating animals and our changing global climate. \nThe 2\,000 square-foot exhibition features an 18-foot fiberglass model of an adult male narwhal suspended from the ceiling.  The model is surrounded by banners\, graphic panels\, object cases\, and physical and digital interactives that engage audiences of all ages in the narwhal story. \nVisitors will learn what the narwhal tusk is for\, test their tooth knowledge\, examine a cast of a skull from a prehistoric narwhal relative and compare the different ways that narwhals and their whale relatives have adapted to the changing Arctic environment.  Panoramic images of landscapes and a soundscape of narwhal vocalizations\, ice and water flows and other Arctic wildlife\, will immerse visitors in the Arctic environment of the narwhal. \nAs a Smithsonian Affiliate\, the Upcountry History Museum is committed to bringing “Smithsonian experiences” to South Carolina and to connecting Upstate South Carolina with Earth’s unfolding story. \n  \nSupport provided by: \n                          
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/narwhal-revealing-an-arctic-legend/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Highlight
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20240104T205607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T214917Z
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SUMMARY:Connections Café - Narwhal
DESCRIPTION:Monthly program in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia.\n  \n \n  \nWHEN: Thursday\, February 8 at 2PM \n  \nWHAT: Meet the “unicorn of the sea” as we explore Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend \n  \nHOW: Simply check-in at the UHM Front Desk upon arrival \n  \nCOST: Admission is free for all participants and caregivers. \n  \n  \nPrograms vary each month but typically include a short meeting with updates from the Alzheimer’s Association\, exhibition tour\, and hands-on activity time in the classroom. \n  \nConnections Café meets the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/connections-cafe-narwhal/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20231031T172519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240131T210257Z
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day with Abraham Lincoln
DESCRIPTION:“We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall \nExplore the history of the American Civil War through Baltimore trailblazer\, Vera Hall\, and her narrative quilt series\, “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom.” An activist in her own right\, Hall’s quilt series focuses on her interest in black history during the transition from slavery to freedom. \nWhile learning about some of these important historical figures\, families and visitors will also enjoy a very special presentation from SC Humanities speaker\, Gerald Pitts\, as he performs an original one-act play as President Abraham Lincoln. \n  \n\nWHAT: UHM Homeschool Day\n  \nWHEN: Friday\, February 16 | 1:30 p.m.\n  \nWHERE: Upcountry History Museum\n  \nHOW: February’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade.\n  \nWHY: Explore narrative quilts from Hall’s “We Didn’t Wait for Freedom” quilt series and hear directly from Abraham Lincoln*\n  \nCOST: $10 per student & $12 per adult\n  \nUHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE\n  \nPERFORMANCE BY PRESIDENT LINCOLN: FREE to visitors\n  \n\n  \n  \n\n  \n*The performance featuring Abraham Lincoln is free to any visitors\, however space is limited. Admission is required to explore the Museum and participate in the subsequent Homeschool Day activities and tour.\n  \n  \n\nThis program is supported by South Carolina Humanities\, a not-for-profit organization; inspiring\, engaging and enriching South Carolinians with programs on literature\, history\, culture and heritage. SC Humanities receives funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities: Democracy demands wisdom. \n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/homeschool-day-we-didnt-wait-for-freedom/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20240205T151625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240214T222343Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Day
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the opening of UHM’s newest changing exhibits\, Vision & Spirit: Black Artists in the Bank of America Collection and Narwhal.\n\nFamilies can take part in themed games\, crafts\, a museum wide scavenger hunt\, and group story times.\n\n\n  \nFamily Fun Days are included with your general admission.\n\n\n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/family-fun-day-35/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240217T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T140322
CREATED:20240126T212815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240223T214301Z
UID:10608-1708164000-1717347600@upcountryhistory.org
SUMMARY:Vision & Spirit: Black Artists in the Bank of America Collection
DESCRIPTION:Vision & Spirit: Black Artists in the Bank of America Collection\nFebruary 17\, 2024 – June 2\, 2024  \nVision & Spirit: Black Artists in the Bank of America Collection\, is an exhibition composed of more than 100 paintings\, prints\, drawings\, photographs and mixed media works by 48 renowned African American artists born in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.  Highlighting key aspects of their lives\, as well as the important objects they created\, the exhibition focuses on these artists’ strength and resilience as creative forces whose work continues to shape our understanding of the world. \n  \nOn loan from Bank of America’s Art in Our Communities program\, the exhibition was curated in partnership with the Harvey B. Gantt Center for African American Arts + Culture\, Charlotte\, NC.  In selecting works of art for the exhibition\, guest curator Dexter Wimbley sought images and concepts that embody the exhibition’s central theme of resilience.  Throughout this process he continually reflected on the social and political times in which the works of art were created. \nThe exhibit features work from artists born in the 19th and 20th centuries\, but the images and concepts depicted span an even greater period in time.  There are pieces that depict the middle passage – the taking of enslaved Africans by boat across the Atlantic – the Underground Railroad and the Great Migration of Black Americans from the South during the Jim Crow era. \nThe breadth of work in the exhibition further includes portraits of unknown and well-known individuals\, including influential figures such as Muhammad Ali\, Harriet Tubman\, John and Alice Coltrane\, and Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.  It also includes photographs taken during the Harlem Renaissance and the civil rights movement\, as well as intimate and quiet moments in early to mid- century and contemporary Black life. \nArtists in the exhibition include Rev. Henry Clay Anderson\, Chelle Barbour\, Romare Bearden\, Dawoud Bey\, Willie Cole\, Murry DePillars\, Jacob Lawrence\, Whitfield Lovell\, Gordon Parks\, Faith Ringgold\, Jamel Shabazz\, and James VanDerZee. \nSeeking to balance the presentation of figuration and abstraction\, Vision & Spirit also includes the work of several emerging or lesser-known contemporary African American artists to explore the idea that all art exists on a continuum\, and that art being made today is both historically and psychologically influenced by art made in the past. \nVision & Spirit inspires viewers to go on a journey of revelation and discovery and opens the door for greater discussions about the past\, present\, and future of African Americans. \n  \n\nThis exhibition has been loaned through the Bank of America Art in Our Communities® program.
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/vision-spirit-black-artists-in-the-bank-of-america-collection/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Highlight
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