Events
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Sitting for Justice – The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Sitting for Justice - The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Drawings by Harvey Dinnerstein and Burton Silverman February 14, 2026 – June 7, 2026 In March of 1956, two young artists, Harvey Dinnerstein and Burt Silverman, embarked on a journey to record history in the making. Together, they traveled from New York City to Montgomery, Alabama,... Read more »
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Battleground Carolina: The Snow Campaign of 1775
FeaturedA 10-month lecture series meeting on the first Tuesday at 5:30 PM of the listed months below. *NOTE: The February 3rd program is rescheduled to February 17th Join historian Durant Ashmore in an engaging lecture series that explores the American Revolutionary War through the lens of South Carolina’s Backcountry, a region whose people, terrain, and battles... Read more »
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Lunchbox Learning
FeaturedUpcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesThe Super Highway in Upstate South Carolina Presented by William "Lynn" Duncan & Scott Winthrow Completed in 1946, U.S. Highway 29 was a groundbreaking development for the Upstate region of South Carolina, linking Greenville and Spartanburg with what was then considered a state-of-the-art roadway. The highway cuts a winding path through Piedmont, bringing with it... Read more »
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Homeschool Day – Sitting for Justice: The Montgomery Bus Boycott
FeaturedSitting for Justice - The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Drawings by Harvey Dinnerstein and Burton Silverman What began as a local phenomenon, the Montgomery Bus Boycott, received widespread national and international attention. The exhibition features their drawings, ranging from expressive portraits to impassioned courtroom drama, and captures the spectrum of actions and emotions that marked the... Read more »
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Battleground Carolina: The Cherokee War of 1776
FeaturedA 10-month lecture series meeting on the first Tuesday at 5:30 PM of the listed months below. Join historian Durant Ashmore in an engaging lecture series that explores the American Revolutionary War through the lens of South Carolina’s Backcountry, a region whose people, terrain, and battles played a critical role in the struggle for independence. While... Read more »
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Hands-On History Hour
FeaturedHands-On History Hour is a program designed for elementary students to encourage engagement with history through artifacts and interactive learning. Each hour consists of an introduction and some relevant background information as well as a related craft. Attendees will also have the chance to interact with relevant artifacts and historical replicas to allow them a chance... Read more »
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Connections Café – Sitting for Justice: The Montgomery Bus Boycott
FeaturedConnections 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 »
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St. Patrick’s Day Toddler Time
Featured☘️ Tiny Time Travelers: A St. Patrick's Day Adventure ☘️ Join us for a festive St. Patrick’s Day–inspired morning designed especially for toddlers (ages 2–5) and their caregivers. Together, we’ll explore a few Irish traditions through simple stories, music, movement, and hands-on play. Tuesday, March 17 10:00 AM | Included with your admission Adults... Read more »
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Lunchbox Learning
FeaturedUpcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesTelling a Story Through Sound: How the Greenville Symphony Is Bringing Dicey Langston to Life Through the Creativity of Local Youth Presented by Jessica Satava Join us to discover where music and history intersect with Greenville Symphony Orchestra's Executive Director, Jessica Satava. The Greenville Symphony Orchestra presents Dicey Langston: The South Carolina Girl... Read more »
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Homeschool Day – The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons
FeaturedThe Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons The Art Of Warner Bros. Cartoons, an international traveling exhibition, includes 160 objects and film clips that invite visitors of all ages to explore the history of the legendary Warner Bros. animation studio. Children will explore the process that went into the making of the classic Warner Bros. cartoons.... Read more »

