The Underground Railroad
“I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person now I was free. There was such a glory over everything, the sun came like gold through the trees, and over the fields, and I felt like I was in heaven.” – Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad: The William... Read more »
E-Learning for Kids – The Amazing Castle
Below are resources to help with your child's e-learning, while also encouraging their imagination to travel back in time. Like most other places, our doors are closed for the time being, but we still want you to explore the fun history behind our changing exhibits, even if it means doing so from home...for now. ... Read more »
Read of the Week – Harriet Tubman
“I had reasoned this out in my mind, there was one of two things I had a right to, liberty or death; if I could not have one, I would have the other.” – Harriet Tubman After the Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman Led a Brazen Civil War Raid Tubman applied intelligence she learned... Read more »
History of the Week – Pepsi Cola
The Pepsi-Cola Story If you have visited the Upcountry History Museum and explored our Pepsi Lounge, then you have probably heard clips of this video playing. Now you can enjoy the short documentary, narrated by Walter Cronkite, in it's entirety and from the comfort of your home.
Film of the Week – Coen Brothers
Each week we will recommend a new film that either highlights local, Upcountry history or one of our changing exhibitions. Explore history from the comfort of your couch and then make a trip out to the Museum once we are able to reopen our doors. WEEK TWO Travel back in time with Coen... Read more »
Netflix for Kids
Based on the series of the best-selling children's books, The Who Was Show on Netflix brings some of the most famous names in history to life! Meet the family on the couch, grab a bowl of popcorn and learn about well-known figures like Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Susan B. Anthony to Genghis... Read more »
Upcountry History
Learn about the people of the Upcountry through these online resources and lessons. Share your experiences on social media by using #UpcountryMuseum.
Read of the Week – Coney Island
Coney Island on My Mind: A Brief History of Brooklyn’s Waterfront Playground by Suzanne Spellen (aka Montrose Morris) 1930s Coney Island postcard. Image via Boston Public Library. New York City starts in Coney Island. When Henry Hudson came to our shores looking for a passage to the East in 1609, his first landing was at... Read more »
Films of the Week – Baseball
Each week we will recommend a new film that either highlights local Upcountry history or one of our changing exhibitions. Explore history from the comfort of your couch and then make a trip out to the Museum once we are able to reopen our doors. WEEK THREE While there has been a hold... Read more »
History of the Week – Battle of Tarawa
World War II: The Battle Of Tarawa is a documentary film directed by Louis Hayward. It used authentic footage taken at the Battle of Tarawa to tell the story of the American servicemen from the time they get the news that they are to participate in the invasion to the final taking of the... Read more »
