Neighborhood Night
Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2023. 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 – Facing the Inferno
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 »
Saturday Toddler Time with Greenville City Fire Department
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle's colorful picture books, as the Museum hosts Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit. Little ones will also explore wildfire safety and prevention with the photography exhibit... Read more »
Toddler Time with Bruce the Bear
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle's colorful picture books, as the Museum hosts Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit. Little ones will also explore wildfire safety and prevention with the photography exhibit Facing... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesSouth Carolina Civilians in Sherman's Path: Stories of Courage Amid Civil War Destruction Presented by Karen Stokes Karen Stokes of the South Carolina Historical Society discusses General Sherman’s infamous march to the sea through Georgia and South Carolina. Thousands of South Carolinian civilians, young and old, black and white, felt the impact of what General... Read more »
Homeschool Day – Very Eric Carle
Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit In his long career as an author and illustrator, Eric Carle published over seventy books. His most famous book, "The Very Hungry Caterpillar," has sold over 50 million copies and has been translated into 66 languages. Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely,... Read more »
“We Didn’t Wait For Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall
“We Didn’t Wait For Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall August 26, 2023 – February 18, 2024 The Upcountry History Museum is honored to host a selection of quilts created by quilter and history maker, Vera P. Hall. A retired educator and councilwoman from Baltimore, Maryland, Hall is described by Baltimore residents as... Read more »
iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival
Join us at the 2023 iMAGINE Upstate STEAM Festival in Downtown Greenville, SC! Experience STEAM in the Streets with hands-on learning, interactive activities and live demonstrations from more than 75 exhibitors. All activities are free, and aim to inspire students to iMAGINE their future. LEARN MORE HERE!
Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC. Free to UHM Members and included... Read more »
Family Fun Day
