Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesThe Logistics of OPERATION OVERLORD Presented by Brigadier General Gilbert S. Harper, U.S. Army (Ret.) On June 6, 1944, the Allied forces undertook a dangerous and daunting mission, codename: OPERATION OVERLORD. Five ground and two airborne divisions landed in France that day and supplies and soldiers continued to cross the English Channel in the weeks... Read more »
Weather with Curious George & Meteorologist Chrissy Kohler
Let’s get curious about the weather… Sometimes, all you want to do is play outside, but the weather keeps changing your plans. Have you ever wondered how the weather works? Or maybe you want to grow up and become a meteorologist? Join Curious George and FOX Carolina Meteorologist Chrissy Kohler for a special morning of... Read more »
Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray
Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray June 29, 2024 – October 13, 2024 In its commitment to connecting people, history, and culture, the Upcountry History Museum will present FRIDA KAHLO: THROUGH THE LENS OF NICKOLAS MURAY, an exhibition organized by the Nickolas Muray Photo Archives and managed by GuestCurator Traveling Exhibitions. On display... Read more »
Revolution in the Carolinas
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesDicey Langston Springfield: Portrait of a Revolutionary War Heroine Presented by Rev. Paul A. Wood Laodicea “Dicey” Langston Springfield was born on May 14, 1766, in the Ninety Six District. During the American Revolution, Dicey observed and recorded the movement of Loyalist troops through the Upstate as well as conversations between her father and their... Read more »
Story Times Around Town
Join Curious George™ for Story Times Around Town! For 85 years, he's romped, played, explored and experienced an array of adventures with countless young children eager to learn more about the world around them. This summer, as the Upcountry History Museum hosts Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious, George will be visiting places around Greenville for... Read more »
Connections Café – Finding the Force
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 »
Toddler Time with Curious George
Romp, play, explore and experience an array of adventures with Curious George as he makes the Museum his summer home with, Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious! Let curiosity and inquiry be your guide as little ones will explore familiar buildings and locales as this hands-on, bilingual adventure takes place in the neighborhood where Curious George™ lives... Read more »
Toddler Time with Curious George
Romp, play, explore and experience an array of adventures with Curious George as he makes the Museum his summer home with, Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious! Let curiosity and inquiry be your guide as little ones will explore familiar buildings and locales as this hands-on, bilingual adventure takes place in the neighborhood where Curious George™ lives... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesThe Greenville & Northern Railway: Path of the Swamp Rabbit Presented by Rev. Joseph Hudson If there ever was a true to life "Little Engine That Could," it would be the Greenville & Northern Railway, better known as The Swamp Rabbit. From its founding in 1887, the railroad brought coal from eastern Tennessee and Kentucky... Read more »
Quilts of Valor
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesQuilts of Valor A Quilt of Valor® (QOV) is a quality, handmade quilt that is machine or hand quilted. It is awarded to a Service Member or Veteran touched by war. The Quilt says unequivocally, “Thank you for your service and sacrifice in serving our nation.” Since its founding in 2003, the Quilts of Valor organization... Read more »
