The Revolutionary War in the SC Backcountry
Wednesday, October 6 | Noon "The Cherokee War of 1776" The Backcountry of South Carolina was home to 112 Revolutionary War engagements, the greatest number in all of America. Beginning August 4, join battlefield preservationist and historian, Durant Ashmore, as he discusses these Revolutionary War events, on the first Wednesday of each month through June... Read more »
Uncovered: The Ken Burns Collection
Credit Line: www.pbs.org/craft-in-america/tv-series/quilts/ Quilts are of course not the first thing that comes to mind when you are talking about Ken Burns. The acclaimed filmmaker is known for making dozens of documentary series, including “The Civil War,” “Baseball” and, most recently his 10-part “The Vietnam War.” His style is a blend of American history and personal anecdote,... Read more »
Museum Drop-In Tour
Interested in Upcountry history? Join UHM Docent, Wynn Herbert, for an upcoming, drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries and explore the area’s rich and fascinating history. Drop-In Tours will occur on the 2nd Wednesday of each month through 2021. All tours will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:45 a.m. Drop-In Tours... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Presenter: Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle Topic: Even As We Breathe Join Annette Saunooke Clapsaddle, an enrolled member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) as she discusses her debut novel, Even As We Breathe. Even As We Breathe tells the story of Cowney Sequoyah, a young man yearning to escape his hometown of Cherokee, North Carolina... Read more »
Homeschool Day – Manzanar
Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams On February 19, 1942, following the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, a mandate that required all Americans of Japanese ancestry to enter internment camps. Learn about daily life inside the Manzanar internment camp with special guest, Dr. Stephanie... Read more »
Toddler Time!
To coincide with the current exhibition, Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams, children ages 1-5 years old will explore Japanese culture and traditions through centuries-old folktales with interactive game stations and themed snack time and storytime. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 3 and under.
Life in an American War Relocation Camp
On February 19, 1942, following the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, a mandate that required all Americans of Japanese ancestry to enter internment camps. Join special panelists Catherine Ladnier, Greg Robinson, and Karen Korematsu as they discuss everyday life for Japanese American citizens that were... Read more »
American Quilts with Georgia Bonesteel SOLD OUT
PROGRAM IS SOLD OUT WITH A FULL WAITLIST Thursday, October 28 | 3:00 p.m. Since her television program Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel debuted on North Carolina Public Television in 1978, Georgia has been one of the most watched and notable teachers in quilting. Georgia will share her lifelong passion for quilting, following... Read more »
Halloween Family Fun Day
Wear your favorite costume and attend a spooktacular time at the Upcountry History Museum! This not-too-scary Halloween celebration will feature themed games, crafts, candy stations, group story times, a ghoulish scavenger hunt, and much more. Family Fun Days are included with your general admission.
