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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 »
Answering the Call… From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI
World War I. The Great War. The “war to end all wars.” It was a war that began on July 28, 1914, and saw major nations of the world mobilize armies into expected alliances. It was also a war that three years later on April 6, 1917, brought the United States into its first major international conflict... Read more »
The Original Mad Man: Illustrations by Mac Conner
The Original Mad Man: Illustrations by Mac Conner, a special exhibit organized by the Museum of the City of New York, features the work of McCauley (Mac) Conner, one of the leading “Ad Men” of the 1950s and 60s. During this time, Conner’s captivating advertising and editorial illustrations graced the pages of major magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Redbook,... Read more »
Jerry Pinkney Imaginings
Organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum the exhibition and a companion interactive exhibit designed for children, will explore the Jerry Pinkney’s engagement with literature, his legacy of creating powerful images, the joy of reading and the power of sharing stories. Imaginings features over 100 watercolors and sketches, as well as interviews, objects and memorabilia that reflect the artist’s love... Read more »
5 events,
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Celebrate the exhibit, "Jerry Pinkney: Imaginings," with a Family Fun Day centered around animals! Wildlife Geeks will be here with some mystery animals for you to meet and learn about plus kids can spend time exploring the exhibit's interactive and immersive play space! Enjoy games, crafts, friendly animals, and story times! It is all included... Read more »
5 events,
Matinee Movie
Matinee Movie
The art of Mac Conner invokes the fear and anxiety prevalent across America during the period of the Cold War. These same emotions run through the popular works of Alfred Hitchcock, famed director of the Cold War era. Join us for a series of Hitchcock thrillers, each selected for its connection to a particular work... Read more »
5 events,
American History Book Club
American History Book Club
Tom Lee, AHBC Member, and Brock Jackson, U.S. Air Force, Retired Topic: Donaldson Air Force Base and the Cold War Recommended reading: Deep Freezeby Rear Admiral George J. Dufek Lunch: Trio Salad Plate including fresh chicken salad, pasta salad, and broccoli salad with rolls, and lemon bars Make your reservations Optional Lunch ($15) at 11:30 a.m. Program begins... Read more »
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UHM Kids Book Club
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 »
5 events,
Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
Favorite local author and speaker, Kathryn Smith, returns to the Upcountry History Museum to explore the women who broke through the gender barriers on Madison Avenue in the 1960s. Taking the advertising world by storm, breaking rules and challenging gender norms, these pioneers earned the title “Mad Women.”
5 events,
Matinee Movie
Matinee Movie
The art of Mac Conner invokes the fear and anxiety prevalent across America during the period of the Cold War. These same emotions run through the popular works of Alfred Hitchcock, famed director of the Cold War era. Join us for a series of Hitchcock thrillers, each selected for its connection to a particular work... Read more »
5 events,
Matinee Movie
Matinee Movie
The art of Mac Conner invokes the fear and anxiety prevalent across America during the period of the Cold War. These same emotions run through the popular works of Alfred Hitchcock, famed director of the Cold War era. Join us for a series of Hitchcock thrillers, each selected for its connection to a particular work... Read more »
5 events,
Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Full steam ahead as we prepare for a summer with "Thomas & Friends!" While "Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails" will not open until May 25, 2019, we can celebrate all things trains with the beloved story of "John Henry", featured in our current exhibit, Jerry Pinkney: Imaginings. Come out for games, snacks, juice, and... Read more »
5 events,
Matinee Movie
Matinee Movie
The art of Mac Conner invokes the fear and anxiety prevalent across America during the period of the Cold War. These same emotions run through the popular works of Alfred Hitchcock, famed director of the Cold War era. Join us for a series of Hitchcock thrillers, each selected for its connection to a particular work... Read more »
5 events,
UHM Kids Book Club
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 »
5 events,
Matinee Movie
Matinee Movie
The art of Mac Conner invokes the fear and anxiety prevalent across America during the period of the Cold War. These same emotions run through the popular works of Alfred Hitchcock, famed director of the Cold War era. Join us for a series of Hitchcock thrillers, each selected for its connection to a particular work... Read more »
5 events,
Celebrations at UHM
Celebrations at UHM
May Day Celebrate May Day at the Upcountry History Museum. Join us for a May 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.
5 events,
Neighborhood Night
Neighborhood Night
The Museum will be open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2019. Neighborhood Nights will run from 5:30-8:30 pm during which time admission to the museum and all museum exhibitions will be FREE. Neighborhood Nights will include story times for younger visitors and book give-a-ways for children. Books will be connected to the... Read more »
5 events,
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Celebrate Jerry Pinkney: Imaginings one final time, as we explore the world of fables. Children can enjoy games and crafts and story times that will all relate to the artwork of Jerry Pinkney, and stories both kids and parents alike grew up hearing and knowing. Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Family Fun Days are... Read more »