Saturday Toddler Time!
The “unicorn of the sea” will rise from the deep for a fun-filled morning with game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snack & juice! Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children... Read more »
Toddler Time!
The “unicorn of the sea” will rise from the deep for a fun-filled morning with game stations, scavenger hunt, and group story time with snack & juice! Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesInjustice in Focus: The Civil Rights Photography of Cecil Williams Presented by Claudia Smith Brinson Witnessing peaceful protests, police violence, and the lives of ordinary citizens called to action during the turbulent Civil Rights Movement, Cecil Williams became one of the few Southern Black photojournalists to document civil rights activism in South Carolina. Active throughout... Read more »
Homeschool Day – Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend
Narwhal: Revealing an Arctic Legend Dive in and explore the science of the "unicorn of the sea." Students will learn about the history and biology of the Narwhal and their ecosystem. This Smithsonian traveling exhibition features an 18-foot fiberglass model of an adult male narwhal as well as panoramic images of their Arctic environment. Experience... Read more »
Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
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 »
Connections Café – Vision and Spirit
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 »
An Evening with Dr. Courtney Tollison Hartness
Enjoy a special evening with Dr. Courtney Tollison Hartness as she shares stories from her recently published book, "Our Country First, Then Greenville" A New South City During the Progressive Era and World War I. Join us Thursday, May 9, for drinks and light hors d'oeuvres as local author, public historian, and Furman University history... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesUnsung: William Moultrie and the Battle of Sullivan's Island Presented by Norm Rickeman On June 28, 1776, six days before the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the British Navy attacked a fort located on Sullivan's Island, in an attempt to seize Charles Town Harbor. A strategic position that controlled the commerce of most of... Read more »
Homeschool Day – Vision and Spirit: Black Artists in the Bank of America Collection
Vision and Spirit: Black Artists in the Bank of America Collection Learn about the art and the artists featured in Vision and Spirit: Black Artists in the Bank of America Collection! Homeschool Day participants will learn the language of art criticism and create an art project. WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day WHEN: Friday, May 17 |... Read more »
Museum Drop-In Tour
Interested in Upcountry history? Join UHM Educator, Sarah Wright, for an upcoming, drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries and explore the area’s rich and fascinating history. Drop-In Tours will occur on select Saturdays throughout the year. All tours will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:00 a.m. Drop-In Tours are included... Read more »