Upcountry History Museum

Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!
2018-11-03 10:00 - 2019-02-10 17:00 UTC
The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without The Peanuts gang. And for millions of people around the world, it really isn’t Christmas until they have watched A Charlie Brown Christmas.

Celebrating the holidays in true Peanuts-style, the Upcountry History Museum will host the latest traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum, titled Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! The Peanuts-centric exhibit invites visitors to enter the world of Charlie Brown, as they explore the making of the 1965 holiday classic and reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
Peanuts had become a phenomenon worldwide by the mid-1960s, and the Christmas special was commissioned and sponsored by The Coca Cola Company. It was written over a period of several weeks, and animated on a shoestring budget in only six months. In casting the characters, the producers went an unconventional route, hiring child actors. The program’s soundtrack was similarly unorthodox; featuring a jazz score by pianist Vince Guaraldi. Its absence of a laugh track (a staple in US television animation in the 1960s), in addition to its tone, pacing, music, and animation led both the producers and network to wrongly predict the project would be a disaster preceding its broadcast.
Contrary to that apprehension, A Charlie Brown Christmas received high ratings and acclaim from critics, winning both an Emmy and a Peabody Award. It became an annual broadcast in the United States, and has been aired annually during the Christmas season since it premiere. Its success paved the way for a series of Peanuts television specials and
films —and the rest is history!
The Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! exhibition celebrates the holiday season while offering visitors a behind-the-scenes look at the making of this holiday classic. Artwork, objects, and a video featuring Charles M. Schulz, producer Lee Mendelson, and animator/director Bill Melendez that details the sometimes magical and often madcap making of A Charlie Brown Christmas will be displayed within an immersive Peanuts-themed environment.
Exhibition organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa, CA
Sponsored by: Piedmont Natural Gas and QBS – Quality Business Solutions

Family Fun Day with Snoopy!
2018-11-03 10:00 - 14:00
Since it’s a little too early to start celebrating Christmas, we will have Snoopy joining us on Family Fun Day while we explore dinosaurs! However, you will find yourself getting in the holiday spirit with our newest exhibit opening, Merry Christmas Charlie Brown!
Saturday, November 3 at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Family Fun Days are FREE with regular Museum admission.

High Noon
2018-10-31 12:00 - 13:00
High Noon is presented by Furman University. All lectures begin at noon on Wednesdays and last one hour. For more information, contact Furman’s University Communications office at 864-294-3107 or vince.moore@furman.edu.
“Red Wave? Blue Wave? Forecasting the Midterm Election”
Danielle Vinson, Professor of Politics and International Affairs, Furman University
Most of the pundits expect major Democratic gains, while the President expects a red wave of Republicans. Dr. Vinson will look at what political science tells us we should expect in the midterm Congressional elections and why we might or might not want to believe it.

American History Book Club
2018-10-25 18:00 - 19:00 | The Poinsett Club, 807 East Washington Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Highs and Lows of the American Presidency:
Past, Present and Future
The American History Book Club and Furman University cordially invite you to
An Evening with Douglas Brinkley
Presidential Historian and Best-Selling Author
For more information, respond by email to nancy.liebezeit@furman.edu or call 864.294.2173.

High Noon
2018-10-24 12:00 - 13:00
High Noon is presented by Furman University. All lectures begin at noon on Wednesdays and last one hour. For more information, contact Furman’s University Communications office at 864-294-3107 or vince.moore@furman.edu.
“Phishing, Twitter Bombs and Trolls: How to Hack an American Presidential Election”
J. Thomas Allen, Daniel Distinguished Professor of Computer Science Emeritus, Furman University
Digital media and communications have provided significant advantages for many aspects of our lives. But they also introduce new vulnerabilities with unexpected consequences for a normal, functioning democracy. Dr. Allen will examine some of the prominent ways in which hackers sought to interrupt and tamper with the 2016 American presidential election.

UHM Kids Book Club
2018-10-23 15:30 - 17:00
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests.
October 23 will feature Dinosaurs Before Dark.

Lunchbox Learning
2018-10-17 12:00 - 13:00
“South Carolina’s Sacred Spaces”
Presenter: Bill Fitzpatrick, author & photographer
Join author and photographer Bill Fitzpatrick for an exploration of the historic sacred spaces across the state of South Carolina. Discover the history of a select group of Upstate churches, investigate the current state of these unique architectural structures, and learn how you can be a part of preserving the past.
Programs run from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM
FREE to members – Regular admission for other guests
Drinks and Dessert Provided

Toddler Time!
2018-10-16 10:30 - 11:30
Join the fun of Toddler Time, where games and activities are created just for your little ones (ages 1-5 years old). With our newest exhibit, Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice, we will explore all things dinosaurs on Tuesday, October 16! From games to snacks and even story time, you are sure to have fun and make new friends at our October Toddler Time!
Toddler Time is every third Tuesday of each month and it is included in your general museum admission. Reminder: Children ages 3 and under are FREE!

Lima One Capital Employee Appreciation Day
2018-10-13 09:00 - 17:00
Lima One Capital Employee Appreciation Day is a private event benefiting one of the Museum’s corporate sponsors. To learn more about becoming a museum sponsor and hosting your own employee appreciation day contact Megan Zapf, Director of Development, via email at Megan@upcountryhistory.org or by phone at 864-467-3100 ext. 102.
Thank you to Lima One Capital for your current sponsorship of Picturing Nam: U.S. Military Photography from the Vietnam War.

High Noon
2018-10-10 12:00 - 13:00
High Noon is presented by Furman University. All lectures begin at noon on Wednesdays and last one hour. For more information, contact Furman’s University Communications office at 864-294-3107 or vince.moore@furman.edu.
“International Trade: Where Do We Go From Here?”
Thomas Smythe, Professor of Business, Furman University
At a time when President Trump’s trade policies have created quite a bit of controversy, Dr. Smythe will examine how international trade has evolved over time and why returning to bilateral agreements is not an effective policy.

UHM Kids Book Club
2018-10-09 15:30 - 17:00
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests.
October 9 will feature Crazy Day with Cobras.

The Upcountry's Sacred Spaces Bus Tour
2018-10-06 10:00 - 16:00
Join Bill Fitzpatrick, author and photographer, for a guided tour of the Upcountry’s own sacred spaces. Discover historic churches, uncover centuries old graveyards, and learn how you can be a part of the future preservation efforts to save these sacred sites.
Seating is limited. Tickets are $55 per person, members receive a $5 discount. Tickets include full guided tour with Bill Fitzpatrick as well as picnic lunch featuring Duke’s Sandwiches.
Purchase Tickets Online

Fall Flavor (Rain Date)
2018-10-03 18:00 - 21:00
* Due to weather, Fall Flavor has been moved to the rain date – Wednesday, October 3, 2018. *
Fall Flavor: A Historic Dining Experience at the J. Alden Simpson Home
Savor the flavors of Fall with a unique 20th century dining experience a the J. Alden Simpson home in Greenville.
Designed by architect Pendleton S. Clark and built in 1937, this Georgian style home, meticulously restored by Foster and Murray McKissick, will be open for one night only. The evening includes tours of the home and grounds, historically inspired cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, period entertainment, and full dinner menu inspired by 1930s recipes.
Questions? Contact Megan Zapf, Director of Development, via phone, 864-467-3100, or email, Megan@UpcountryHistory.org.

Fall Flavor
2018-09-27 18:00 - 22:00

History Speaks with Rev. Dr. David Crum
2018-09-25 17:30 - 19:00
The Far-Away Dream: My Vietnam Memoir
Retired Naval Chaplain Rev. Dr. David Crum is the striking young face with the haunting blue eyes featured in one of the photographs from Picturing Nam: U.S. Military Photography of the Vietnam War from the National Archives. Join Dr. Crum in person to learn the story behind the photograph and how his experiences in Vietnam helped him find his calling. Dr. Crum’s book The Far-Away Dream will be available for sale at the event.
Reception begins at 5:30 p.m. with program at 6:00 p.m.
Museum Members are FREE.
Tickets are $9 for adults, $8 for seniors/students with ID, $7 for children ages 4-18. Children 3 and under are free.
Call 864-467-3100 to make your reservation or purchase tickets online now!

Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
2018-09-22 10:00 - 2019-01-27 17:00
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is the first child-centered exhibit in the country dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaurs and their habitats. Designed for young explorers, ages 3-10, the bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit features three distinct sections that build on a child’s innate curiosity about dinosaurs: Land of Fire (a warm dinosaur habitat), Land of Ice (a cold dinosaur habitat), and a Field Research Station (complete with a Big Dig experience).
The steamy Land of Fire, present day Montana, introduces visitors to the Triceratops, T-Rex and the dinosaurs who called this environment home. Children can circle the land in insect costumes, buzz through a volcano with oozing lava, work through a swampy bog and identify an ecosystem of animals and plants.
No coats are needed for a trip across the Land of Ice where visitors meet the dinosaurs who made their homes in the cold climate of Alaska. Activities include: climbing rocky steps, breezing down an icy slide, and hopping across stepping stones in an icy river.
In the hands-on Field Research Station children and their caregivers don goggles and research vests, as they uncover dinosaur bones in a dig station and examine fossils to identify dinosaurs.
The exhibit builds on the popular fascination with dinosaurs and includes science, history, and literacy based activities to challenge all ages. Sculpted, touchable dinosaurs, featuring
the most recent scientific findings about dinosaur colors, textures and structural form create opportunities for young explorers to investigate clues that the dinosaurs left behind.
Sponsored by: GE, BMW Group Plant Spartanburg, WSPA News Channel 7, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Harper Corporation General Contractors, and the Greater Greenville Association of Realtors.

Museum Day
2018-09-22 10:00 - 17:00
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 22, 2018.
Tickets will be available for the public to download beginning at midnight on August 15, 2018.
Get your tickets here.
Where will your curiosity lead you this Museum Day?
Let us know @MuseumDay #MuseumDay

Lunchbox Learning
2018-09-19 12:00 - 13:00
The Vietnam War through Film Footage
Presenter: Dr. Greg Wilsbacher, MIRC, USC
Join Dr. Greg Wilsbacher, Curator of Newsfilm and Military Collections for the Moving Image Research Collections of the University of South Carolina for at the Vietnam War through film. Learn about the film-making activities of the Marine Corps, discover the background on the agreement between Quantico and USC, and see film clips from Vietnam.
Programs run from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM
FREE to members – Regular admission for other guests
Drinks and Dessert Provided

UHM Kids Book Club
2018-09-18 15:30 - 17:00
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests.
September 18 will feature Hurricane Heroes in Texas.

Toddler Time!
2018-09-18 10:30 - 11:30
Come out Tuesday, September 18, for a Toddler Time dedicated to the service of the U.S. Armed Forces! With current military exhibits, Answering the Call and Picturing Nam, we will be getting your toddlers in tip top Army(or Marine or Navy) shape with a pint-sized military obstacle course! Enjoy a fun snack for story time while meeting new friends and playing with games specifically created for your little ones!
The best part of Toddler Time: Children ages 3 and under are FREE!

CANCELED - American History Book Club
2018-09-17 12:00 - 13:00
Due to complications from Hurricane Florence the AHBC program for Sept. 17th has been canceled. This program will be rescheduled for a future date. Guests who have purchased lunch for the 17th will have their reservations applied to the rescheduled program.
Lee Gordon Brockington, Hobcaw Barony
Topic: Hobcaw Barony
Recommended reading: Baroness of Hobcaw: The Life of Belle W. Baruch by Mary E. Miller
Lunch: Chicken Davian, field green salad with fruit, mini gingerbread muffins, and lemon meringue pie
Make your reservations
Optional Lunch ($15) at 11:30 a.m.
Program begins at Noon in the Resource Room
Founded in 2008 for members of the Upcountry History Museum, the American History Book Club & Forum provides opportunities for the intellectually curious to explore their passion for American History through the written and spoken presentations of great writers and historians. The Club is dedicated to creating interest in our nation’s cultural, economic and political history, to inspiring appreciation for enlightened traditions of the American experience and to advancing the United States’ distinctive leadership role in the world community.
The only requirement is to be a Museum Member. Please ask to be added to the AHBC mailing list when purchasing your Museum membership. Email info@upcountryhistory.org for more information.

Museum Closed
2018-09-16
Due to Hurricane Florence the Museum will be closed on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

Drop In Tour: WWI
2018-09-14 15:00 - 16:00
Explore Answering the Call: From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI with a guided tour by Museum staff. Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length. Please note the tour is all standing, there are no seats in the exhibition. Tours are included with regular admission and will begin at 3:00 p.m. from the base of the central staircase.

History After Dark
2018-09-13 18:30 - 20:00
Join Dr. Anne Blythe, literary historian, poet, and seventh-generation South Carolinian, for a look at how the landscape of the Upcountry shaped the story of her first novel, Carolina Mountain Song. Evening includes coffee and dessert, book talk, and optional book signing.
Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with program at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $20 per guest. Museum Members receive a 10% discount.
Purchase Tickets Online

Grandparents Day
2018-09-09 13:00 - 17:00
Grandparents, bring your grand kids out to the Museum on Sunday, September 9, for the final day of our children’s exhibit, Once Upon a Time: Exploring the World of Fairy Tales, and pay only half your admission price!
Upstairs, explore our two military exhibitions, Picturing Nam: U.S. Military Photography of the Vietnam War and Answering the Call: From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI, along with plenty of other local history.

UHM Kids Book Club
2018-09-04 15:30 - 17:00
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests.
September 4 will feature Dragon of the Red Dawn.

Family Fun Day
2018-09-02 13:00 - 16:00
Meet Moana and Elsa as we close out Once Upon a Time! Family Fun Day is included with your admission and includes games, crafts, and story times. Meet Moana from 1:30 p.m. through 2:30 p.m., with Elsa arriving at 2:30 p.m. and not leaving until 3:30 p.m. All of our games and crafts will be open through 4:00 p.m., with the Museum and exhibits staying open until 5:00 p.m.

Dark Corner Bus Tour
2018-09-01 10:00 - 16:00
Join Dean Campbell, aka the Squire of the Dark Corner, on a day trip into the Dark Corner’s known and lesser known places to explore its storied past and incredible history. Campbell, a Dark Corner native, is a noted historian and author who has written about the Dark Corner’s philosophies, moonshining and superstition, spirituality and scenic beauty.
Seating is limited. Tickets are $55 per person, members receive a $5 discount. Tickets include full guided tour with Dean Campbell as well as picnic lunch featuring Duke’s Sandwiches.
Purchase Tickets Online

Monday Matinee Movie
2018-08-27 14:00 - 16:00
Into the Woods (2014)
Explore your favorite fairy tales from Once Upon a Time through film.
Movies are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission to all other guests.

Answering the Call... From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI
2018-08-25 10:00 - 2019-06-02 17:00
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 armies into expected alliances. It was also a war that three years later on April 6, 1917, brought the United States into its first major international conflict since its own battle for independence.
Despite being woefully unprepared for war – possessing a standing national army of less than 200,000 soldiers, a lack of equipment, munitions and training facilities, no process for supplying and transporting an army, and garnering more support for neutrality as opposed to entering a conflict not of its own making and on foreign soil – the U.S. rallied with extraordinary speed to overcome these initial hurdles as it found itself now drawn into battle.
As the first members of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) arrived in Europe in June 1917, the impact of their presence was both immediate and steadying. The Doughboys proved up to the challenges presented by this new industrialized war, persevering in unimaginable conditions, forging through horrors of trench warfare, and solidifying a greater understanding of America’s role in the world, as well as the sacrifices required for democracy and peace.
Answering the Call…From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI a special exhibition at the Upcountry History Museum presents an overview of the influence “the Great War” had on the course of history, as well as some of the notable advancements made to the modern world as a result.
Focusing on the experience from a recruit’s perspective, this artifact-rich exhibit will draw visitors into the everyday life of the American Doughboy, including what he wore, what he ate, the equipment he carried, and the thoughts he shared with those on the home front. Drawn from local collectors and the Museum’s permanent collection, the exhibit will feature original posters used to rally the public; postcards and photos from local troops stationed at Greenville’s Camp Sevier and Spartanburg’s Camp Wadsworth; arms, field equipment, and personal essentials carried by individual soldiers as they embarked on their journey “over there.”
In addition, Answering the Call seeks to raise awareness of the roles and contributions of women and African Americans during the call to serve, as well as the significance their participation meant to transformative social change in areas of women’s rights, race relations and the economy as the modern era began.
