White Christmas: The Exhibition Featuring original film costumes created by legendary designer Edith Head, White Christmas: The Exhibition also showcases props, sheet music, cast member’s personal memorabilia, archival materials, replica backdrops and more! Families will experience first-hand the musical genius of Irving Berlin and the making of this beloved holiday film about two WWII veterans... Read more »

Explore White Christmas: The Exhibition with a guided tour led by a UHM Docent. This exhibition features original costumes, sheet music, props, and backgrounds from the 1954 classic, White Christmas.   Drop-In Tours will occur on select Fridays at 3:30 PM. Tours last approximately 30 minutes. Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.  

Interested in Upcountry history? Join UHM Educator, Sarah Wright, for an upcoming, drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries and explore the area’s rich and fascinating history.   Drop-In Tours will occur on select Saturdays throughout the year. All tours will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 12:00 p.m. Drop-In Tours are included... Read more »

Explore White Christmas: The Exhibition with a guided tour led by a UHM Docent. This exhibition features original costumes, sheet music, props, and backgrounds from the 1954 classic, White Christmas.    Drop-In Tours will occur on select Fridays at 3:30 PM. Tours last approximately 30 minutes. Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.  

The Grim Years: Settling South Carolina, 1670-1720 Presented by Dr. John Navin, Coastal Carolina University  As the thirteen colonies were established in the “New World” the roots of the American Revolution were planted. The vast colony of Carolina, divided in 1710 into North and South Carolina, saw rapid transformation in its early years. Issues arose... 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 »

The Battle of Cowpens Presented by Mr. John Boyd   The Battle of Cowpens, fought on January 17, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War, was a pivotal engagement that significantly impacted the course of the war in the Southern colonies.  Led by General Daniel Morgan, the American forces employed a brilliant double-envelopment maneuver, decisively defeating... Read more »

Black Pioneers: Legacy in the American West Experience this first-of-its kind national touring exhibit, organized by renowned historian, artist, and one of the foremost experts on African American quilting history and traditions, Dr. Carolyn Mazloomi. Black Pioneers explores Black History in the American west through a timeline of original pictorial quilts. These colorful, richly detailed... 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 »

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 »