Connections Cafe – NASCAR
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... Read more »
Saturday Toddler Time
Join Greenville's Chess at Three professional storytellers and tutors for an unique and fun Saturday Toddler Time! Chess at Three tells stories that transform the chess pieces into a memorable cast of characters, each having quirky qualities that help children (even as young as three-years-old) understand how the chess pieces move. Saturday's Toddler Time... Read more »
UHM Low-Sensory Night
The Upcountry History Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible environment for all. The Museum will deliver experiences tailored for visitors with low sensory needs. This will include adaptations to the changing exhibits and semi-permanent exhibit galleries. Low-Sensory Nights will occur on the second Tuesday evening of every month from 5:30 p.m. -... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United States"Call My Name, Clemson" Dr. Rhondda Robinson Thomas, Clemson University Dr. Rhondda Robinson Thomas is an associate professor of English at Clemson University with a research focus on early African-American literature. Dr. Thomas received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, funding a fellowship focused on recording oral histories, digitizing archival records, and... Read more »
Homeschool Day – NASCAR
Fast Lane: The NASCAR Photography of Darryl Moran Darryl Moran’s images depict the frantic pace of race day as well as the camaraderie of the drivers, intimate moments with fans and family members, and the support and spirit of the pit crew. For Homeschool Day, children will explore Moran's role as a NASCAR photographer along... Read more »
Smithsonian Museum Day
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. As a participating museums, the Upcountry History Museum is providing free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Tickets are available now through... Read more »
Toddler Time
Travel back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaur! Participate in dinosaur themed game stations, try your luck with a museum-wide scavenger hunt, then grab a snack and juice box for group story time. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 3 and under. ... Read more »
Family Fun Day!
Travel back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs! Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 3 and under. Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:
“Meltdown in Dixie” – Film Screening
UHM Theater 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, United StatesMeltdown in Dixie Film Screening & Panel Discussion In the wake of the 2015 Charleston Massacre, a battle erupts in Orangeburg, South Carolina, between the Sons of Confederate Veterans and an ice cream shop owner forced to fly the Confederate flag in his parking lot. The film explores the broader role of Confederate symbolism... Read more »
Neighborhood Night
Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2022. 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 »
