Lunchbox Learning
Presenter: Dr, Courtney Tollison, Furman University Topic: "Greenville Women in the Fight for the Vote, 1890-1920" Join Dr. Courtney Tollison for an exploration of the suffrage movement in Greenville. Learn how local events and individuals fit into the state and national movements. Dr. Tollison will also offer an update on local efforts to memorialize the... Read more »
Ghost Trail: U.S. Marines and the Battle of Tarawa in the Pacific, 1943
August 22, 2020 – January 3, 2021 The November 1943 invasion of the Gilbert Islands was the beginning of the U.S. “island hopping” campaign in the central Pacific during World War II. U.S. commanders determined that amphibious attacks on Japanese-occupied islands was the key to victory. The island of Tarawa was the first target in... Read more »
Kids Book Club
Enjoy games, crafts and engaging activities that bring to life the adventures of the children’s classic, Charlotte's Web. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. Call (864)467-3100 to make your reservations or purchase your tickets online at the link below:
Lunchbox Learning
Topic: "An Afternoon with Mrs. Eulalie Salley, South Carolina Suffragette" Presenter: Dr. Kate Roark, Spartanburg Methodist College Mrs. Eulalie Salley was a passionate fighter for women's suffrage in South Carolina. In 1973, the Southern Oral History Program interviewed Mrs. Salley about her experiences as a suffragette. Dr. Kate Roark, Spartanburg Methodist College, created a short... Read more »
19th Amendment Homeschool Day
Celebrate the centennial of women's suffrage by exploring the stories of women's struggles to achieve full citizenship. Children will examine photographs, drawings, illustrations and artifacts, while also learning about local and South Carolina women that helped organize and lead the movement. WHAT: Exhibition Homeschool Day WHEN: Every 3rd Friday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry History... Read more »
History Homeschool Day: K5-1st
Our Community: Then & Now Investigate artifacts, photographs, and maps illustrating Greenville’s history as we explore how our community has changed over time. This lesson meet SC standards for Kindergarten and 1st grade, and is designed for children ages 5-7 years old. WHAT: History Homeschool Day WHEN: Every last Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE:... Read more »
Sacred Spaces with Bill Fitzpatrick
As the oldest church in South Carolina’s Upstate, Waxhaw Presbyterian Church has a history that begins around 1755 when Scots-Irish Presbyterians from Pennsylvania and Virginia settled in the area. This program will feature stories of its well-known members, including seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson; and the Waxhaw Cemetery, listed in the National... Read more »
UHM Kids Book Club
Enjoy games, crafts and engaging activities that bring to life the adventures of the children’s classic, The One and Only Ivan. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. Please call (864)467-3100 or email the name and ages of those attending to info@upcountryhistory.org
Clifford Homeschool Day
The Adventures of Clifford the Big Red Dog For October, we board the Bridwell Island ferry and journey to the world of Clifford the Big Red Dog! Enjoy games, crafts, story times, and of course, play time with Clifford and Emily Elizabeth. WHAT: Exhibit Homeschool Days WHEN: Every 3rd Friday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry... Read more »
Toddler Story Time
Join us for a socially distanced yet fun Toddler Story Time! Each family will have their own station with puzzles, matching games and coloring pages with crayons. After story time, explore the Museum and the Clifford the Big Red Dog exhibit. There will also be a museum-wide scavenger hunt. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!! All children ages... Read more »
