Catawba Culture, Pottery, and Folklore   Presented by Dr. Stephen Criswell, USC Lancaster Indigenous artists from what is now known as the Catawba Nation have been continuously making hand-formed pottery from clay harvested around the Catawba River for over 6000 years.  This talk will introduce the audience to Catawba Nation pottery, its history, traditional forms, and... Read more »

Thursday, November 16 | 5:30 p.m. A decade marked by the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, antiwar protests, political assassinations, and counterculture movements, the 1960s in America was a turbulent and divisive era. However, it was also a time that inspired remarkable cultural innovation in music, art, fashion, and individualism. Closer to home, these... Read more »

Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran's Portrait Project   WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day   WHEN: Friday, November 17 | 1:30 p.m.   WHERE: Upcountry History Museum   HOW: November 17 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.   WHY: Learn about the principles of photography.   COST: $10 per student & $12 per... Read more »

Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Join MOANA as the Museum hosts Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin! This exhibit allows children to immerse themselves in a larger-than-life marine environment and introduces them to the incredible world of ocean exploration. Come out and enjoy exhibit playtime,... Read more »

Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC.   Free to UHM Members and included... Read more »

Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2023.   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 »

“Maybe Christmas (he thought) doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas perhaps means a little bit more.” Don’t be a Grinch and join the festivities, where all ages can take part in games, crafts, giveaways, a museum wide scavenger hunt, and group story times with snack and juice. Family Fun Days are included with your... Read more »

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 Thursday of each month... Read more »

A Very Grinchy Christmas - SOLD OUT! It began as a children's book on the biggest theft in history. Then, it transformed into a classic television special that first aired on December 18, 1966,with an astounding audience of 3.8 million people. The made-for-television animated story would go on to become one of the most watched... Read more »