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Back Where I Come From: The Upcountry’s Piedmont Blues
Back Where I Come From, the Upcountry History Museum – Furman University’s newest upcoming, semi-permanent exhibition will take visitors on an enlightening experience through the roots and evolution of the Upcountry South Carolina’s blues history. Through an in-house exhibition, diverse programming, and musical performances, the project will explore the history of the Upcountry’s Piedmont Blues, including... Read more »
Picturing Nam
Organized by the National Archives June 16 – October 21, 2018 Photographs are a powerful part of our collective memory of the Vietnam War. Many of the iconic photographs were taken by photojournalists working for newspapers, magazines, or wire services. But there were also military photographers in Vietnam serving in our armed forces. They took... Read more »
Monday Matinee Movie
Monday Matinee Movie
Jack and the Beanstalk (1952) Explore your favorite fairy tales from Once Upon a Time through film. Movies are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission to all other guests. Buy your tickets today!
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Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Designed to immerse visitors into an unique and educational experience that takes traditional story time to a new interactive level in a three-dimensional, fully developed world which emphasizes the importance of reading and the significance of fairy tales throughout history. Enjoy games and crafts with story times! Sunday, July 1 at 1:00 p.m. – 4:00... Read more »
3 events,
Monday Matinee Movie
Monday Matinee Movie
1776 Celebrate Independence Day with a musical romp through the days leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Movies are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission to all other guests.
3 events,
CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Happy 4th of July! The Museum will be closed on July 4th in honor of Independence Day. We look forward to seeing you again starting at 10:00 am on Thursday, July 5. Enjoy a happy and safe holiday.
3 events,
UHM Kids Book Club
UHM Kids Book Club
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests. July 10 will feature Soccer on Sunday.
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Teacher Open House
Teacher Open House
Calling all TEACHERS! Come out to the Museum this summer for one of our Teacher Open Houses, and find out how the Museum can enhance your lesson planning! Drop-in for a quick run-down of the Museum's educational offerings. We will discuss our core curriculum field trips, available scholarships, various resources (such as our On-the-Road field... Read more »
Monday Matinee Movie
Monday Matinee Movie
Thumbelina (1994) Explore your favorite fairy tales from Once Upon a Time through film. Movies are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission to all other guests.
4 events,
Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
Remember Old Hickory Presenter: Don Koonce The 30th Infantry Division broke the Hindenburg line in 1918, which led to the end of World War I and created a lasting legacy for our local community. The Old Hickory Division, as the 30th was known, trained at Camp Sevier in Greenville and included hundreds of local soldiers as well... Read more »
Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Bring your little ones out for a tea party-themed Toddler Time! We will have games designed specifically for children ages 1-4 years old, yummy treats from Trader Joe's of Greenville, and a tea party setup that your child is sure to love. So, wear your fancy dress, hat, suspenders or just bring your favorite stuffed... Read more »
3 events,
UHM Kids Book Club
UHM Kids Book Club
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests. July 24 will feature Dingoes at Dinnertime.
3 events,
Monday Matinee Movie
Monday Matinee Movie
Beauty and the Beast (1991) Explore your favorite fairy tales from Once Upon a Time through film. Movies are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission to all other guests.
3 events,
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Enjoy games and story times, and meet some friends from The Greenville Zoo! Kids can plant their own beanstalk, create a shield, and become their own talking spider just like Anansi (from the exhibit). Family Fun Days are FREE with regular Museum admission.
