Calling All Tiny Time Travelers!   Travel back in time and unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes as the Upcountry History Museum hosts, “Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit.” From a museum-wide scavenger hunt to game stations specially crafted for little ones, Toddler Time is included with your general admission. The program concludes with... Read more »

Step into the Secret Museum and travel through history with Xavier, Yadina, and Brad! Families are invited to an exciting day of adventure inspired by the hit PBS Kids series Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. Explore the Upcountry History Museum and changing exhibitions through hands-on games, creative crafts, group story time, and a museum-wide scavenger... Read more »

Upcountry Road to Freedom Explore Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution with a guided tour led by UHM Education Coordinator, Abby Silon. This exhibition features artifacts, archival materials, and accoutrements from soldiers, civilians and diverse groups from Clemson University and private collectors. After the tour, test your knowledge with rapid round trivia!... 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 »

Native American Medicines of the Southeast   Presented by Mark Warren The diverse flora of the Southeast once provided everything that was needed by the original inhabitants. Our modern day ignoring of these gifts is what separates us from a life of truly interacting with nature on an intimate level. And that loss has, no... Read more »

Upcountry Road to Freedom Explore Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution with a guided tour led by UHM Education Coordinator, Abby Silon. This exhibition features artifacts, archival materials, and accoutrements from soldiers, civilians and diverse groups from Clemson University and private collectors. After the tour, test your knowledge with rapid round trivia!... Read more »

 Batter Up for Toddler Time Adventure!  Step up to the plate for a morning of hands-on play that’s engaging and educational. Designed especially for children ages 2-5, little ones will explore how ordinary people can grow up to do extraordinary things, all while discovering America’s favorite pastime, baseball.   It’s the perfect blend of history,... Read more »

Adventure awaits at Family Fun Day! Join us for a morning of discovery as families of all ages will explore the Museum’s special exhibitions through hands-on crafts, exciting games, group story times, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt. Whether you’re discovering America’s favorite pastime, meeting beloved storybook characters, or stepping back into Revolutionary War history, there’s... Read more »

A 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 »

Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2026.   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 »