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 »

Mini Marvels: The Avengers Adventure Zone Little ones will be introduced to the world of superheroes through exploration, creativity, and hands-on play! From interactive game stations to a museum-wide scavenger hunt and group story time with snack and juice, children will celebrate their inner superhero while learning about these Avengers All-Stars.   Tuesday, January 13... Read more »

Historic Grave Sites: Greenville's Textile Mill Cemeteries  Presented by Gregory McKee Cemeteries preserve lasting memories of both people and places. Gregory McKee will explore the historic textile mill cemeteries of Greenville, South Carolina; sharing the stories behind several of the region’s once-thriving mills. This program sheds light on the often-overlooked cemeteries connected to these mill... Read more »

War Dogs: K9 Military Heroes From the American Revolutionary War to World War I trenches to modern combat zones, children will learn the history and evolution of military working dogs (MWDs). These four-legged soldiers are trained for tasks such as detection, tracking, and protection, combining real-world relevance and heroism. These wooden, life-size sculptures, designed by... 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 »

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 »

Celebrate Valentine's with a WILD twist at the Museum! We are teaming up with our friends at The Greenville Zoo to explore animals and the amazing ways they show love, teamwork, and care. Through hands-on activities, stories, and up-close animal encounters, kids will discover how people and animals have connected throughout history. It's a heart-filled... Read more »

A 10-month lecture series meeting on the first Tuesday at 5:30 PM of the listed months below. *NOTE: The February 3rd program is rescheduled to February 17th   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... Read more »