Opening Day – Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails
What began in a young boy’s imagination in 1911, evolved into a bedtime story, a long running book series, one of the most successful children’s television programs of all time, and an international traveling exhibition. Today Thomas & Friends reaches 110 million households across the United States and an even larger audience through internet streaming, DVDs,... Read more »
Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!
What began in a young boy’s imagination in 1911, evolved into a bedtime story, a long running book series, one of the most successful children’s television programs of all time, and an international traveling exhibition. Today Thomas & Friends reaches 110 million households across the United States and an even larger audience through internet streaming, DVDs,... 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 »
Family Fun Day
More details coming soon, but help us celebrate our summer exhibit, "Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails" on Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We will have fun crafts, games, story times and this incredible exhibit that will keep your kids busy for hours! Family Fun Day is included with your general... 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 »
Celebrations at UHM
Flag Day Celebrate Flag Day at the Upcountry History Museum. Join us for a Flag Day craft, festive snack, and holiday story time. Celebrations at UHM are FREE to Museum Members, and FREE with regular admission for all other guests.
Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice’s Wonderland
The Upcountry History Museum in partnership with Walt Disney Archives, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Walt Disney Family Museum, Charles M. Schulz Museum, Daura Gallery at Lynchburg College, and renowned artist Charles Santore, will invite visitors to fall down the rabbit hole to discover an immersive enchanted world that draws together a remarkable collection of original... Read more »
Toddler Time!
It’s full steam ahead as we explore all things trains and locomotives! Besides playing in the incredible “Thomas & Friends” exhibit, we will have games designed specifically for your little ones along with juice and snacks for our story time. Children ages 3 and under are FREE. Upcoming Toddler Times: Tuesday, July 16 –... Read more »
Chautauqua Coffee Talks
Wednesday June 19 – Saturday June 22 9:00am – 10:00am Andrew Jackson, Wednesday June 19 Alexander Hamilton, Thursday June 20 Malcolm X, Friday June 21 Jackie Kennedy, Saturday June 22 During the June Chautauqua History Comes Alive Festival you can pick the brains of the nationally acclaimed historical performers at the Upcountry History Museum. No costumes, no... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Music of the Steam Engine Era June 19 at Noon Presenter: Carol Gibson In honor of the current special exhibition, “Thomas and Friends: Explore the Rails,” producer Carol Gibson visits the Museum to share her love of music inspired by and about the steam engine era. Enjoy an afternoon of music and history. Spend your... Read more »
