Back Where I Come From: The Upcountry’s Piedmont Blues
Back Where I Come From, the Upcountry History Museum – Furman University’s newest upcoming, semi-permanent exhibition will take visitors on an enlightening experience through the roots and evolution of the... Read more »
Answering the Call… From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI
World War I. The Great War. The “war to end all wars.” It was a war that began on July 28, 1914, and saw major nations of the world mobilize... Read more »
Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!
What began in a young boy’s imagination in 1911, evolved into a bedtime story, a long running book series, one of the most successful children’s television programs of all time,... Read more »
Family Fun Day
More details coming soon, but help us celebrate our summer exhibit, "Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails" on Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We will have... Read more »
UHM Kids Book Club
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring... Read more »
Celebrations at UHM
Flag Day Celebrate Flag Day at the Upcountry History Museum. Join us for a Flag Day craft, festive snack, and holiday story time. Celebrations at UHM are FREE to Museum... Read more »
Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice’s Wonderland
The Upcountry History Museum in partnership with Walt Disney Archives, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Walt Disney Family Museum, Charles M. Schulz Museum, Daura Gallery at Lynchburg College, and renowned artist... Read more »
Toddler Time!
It’s full steam ahead as we explore all things trains and locomotives! Besides playing in the incredible “Thomas & Friends” exhibit, we will have games designed specifically for your little... Read more »
Chautauqua Coffee Talks
Wednesday June 19 – Saturday June 22 9:00am – 10:00am Andrew Jackson, Wednesday June 19 Alexander Hamilton, Thursday June 20 Malcolm X, Friday June 21 Jackie Kennedy, Saturday June 22... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Music of the Steam Engine Era June 19 at Noon Presenter: Carol Gibson In honor of the current special exhibition, “Thomas and Friends: Explore the Rails,” producer Carol Gibson visits... Read more »
