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
2023 Kids’ Fest at Heritage Green
Come out to Heritage Green for a morning of FREE activities geared towards our youngest learners (ages 1-5)! All ages are welcome and children will enjoy: Free book giveaways from READ Greenville Greenville County Library Book Sale Face painting with the Greenville County Museum of Art Hands-on play in the Imagination Playground from The... Read more »
Connections Café – “We Didn’t Wait For Freedom”
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 »
Homeschool Day – Facing the Inferno
Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer Kari Greer has spent two decades documenting wildfires as a photographer for the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho. Her photographs feature the beauty and power of these wildfires and highlight the brave men and women who fight them each year. Facing the Inferno: The... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesAn Environmental History of the Civil War Presented by Dr. Timothy Silver, Appalachian State University Dr. Timothy Silver is a professor of history at Appalachian State University. In his newest book An Environmental History of the Civil War, Dr. Silver explores the relationship of the Civil War with the natural world. Along with his co-author,... Read more »
