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History Speaks – WWII

“History Speaks” allows YOU the chance to share YOUR stories! We want to hear about your experiences and memories, and to kick off this program series we are going to explore WWII in the Upcountry. There will be a brief presentation with local WWII artifacts followed by a short documentary. Afterwards, there will be time... Read more »

Kids’ History Camp

Allow your kids the chance to get hands-on with World War II history! Learn about the Upcountry’s influence in World War II, but also see how residents of our area impacted the war effort. We will discuss, explore and even handle actual WWII artifacts (don’t worry…it’s not a live grenade), plus create a fun craft... Read more »

UHM Kids Book Club

Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading... Read more »

Movies at the Museum

Summer Matinee Movies Experience the classics on the big screen. Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests. Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains! Friday, August 16 at 2:00 pm The General (1926)

Family Fun Day

Saturday, August 31 at 10am – 2pm The Greenville Zoo will be here from 10am – Noon for the August Family Fun Day as we explore the animals of Wonderland! Meet the “Mock Turtle” and “Frog Footman,” while also enjoying games, craft stations, story times, and play time in our other summer exhibit, Thomas & Friends:... Read more »

Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined

Throughout the nineteenth century as Americans pushed west toward the Pacific, they were fascinated by westward expansion in North America. Printed imagery – lithographs and engravings – played an important role in the dissemination of knowledge and understanding about the West and its inhabitants. Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined, a special exhibition... Read more »

Neighborhood Night

The Museum will be open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2019. Neighborhood Nights will run from 5:30-8:30 pm during which time admission to the museum and all museum exhibitions will be FREE. Neighborhood Nights will include story times for younger visitors and book give-a-ways for children. Books will be connected to the theme of... Read more »