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The Night Before Christmas: The Art of Charles Santore

No other text has been illustrated by picture-book artists as much as "A Visit From Saint Nicholas" or "The Night Before Christmas," attributed to theologian Clement Clarke Moore. The narrative poem, first published in the Troy (New York) Sentinel on December 23, 1823, has been reprinted in everything from almanacs to advertisements; it's been dramatized,... Read more »

Neighborhood Night

The Museum will be open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2019. Neighborhood Nights will run from 5:30-8:30 pm during which time admission to the museum and all museum exhibitions will be FREE. Neighborhood Nights will include story times for younger visitors and book give-a-ways for children. Books will be connected to the theme of... Read more »

Saturday Toddler Time!

Explore Upcountry history through PLAY! Go back to the Upcountry frontier and learn about the Cherokee and Catawba, explore farming and childhood in the Piedmont during the early 1800s, see life in the Upcountry's textile mills, read about America's greatest pastime, and even go through "soldier training" at Camp Upcountry. Enjoy the games designed just... Read more »

Kids’ History Camp

**Great opportunity for 3rd and 4th graders to get hands-on with several SC Social Studies standards.** Allow your kids the chance to get hands-on with history! For Saturday, November 9, we will explore South Carolina’s role in the American Revolutionary War. Learn about life before the revolution, our key players directly involved in the war,... 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 to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading... Read more »

Lunchbox Learning

Lunchbox Learning Wednesday, November 13th at Noon November 13th at noon Love a Vet Panel: From Soldier to Civilian, Surviving the Transition Join upstate veterans for a personal look at the transition from military to civilian life. Beck Brennan, Director of Military and Veteran Engagement at Clemson Student Veteran Center, and Chris Grudzielanek, IT Specialist... Read more »

Homeschool Day

Love a Vet: Honoring Our Military Veterans Looking for a way to add some spice to your social studies curriculum? Join us for Homeschool Day! Each Homeschool Day includes a guided experience in one of the museum’s galleries, hands-on activities in our classrooms, and all day admission to the museum. Programs are multidisciplinary and support South Carolina... Read more »