Events
Calendar of Events
|
Monday
|
Tuesday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
Sunday
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4 events,
Featured
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 » 
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, 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 » 
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,
-
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,
-
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,
Featured
-
Featured
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 » |
|||
4 events,
-
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 » |
4 events,
Featured
-
Featured
Celebrate Armed Forces Day at the Upcountry History Museum. "Threads of Victory" Documentary Screening (11:00 and 3:00) "Sergeant York" Screening (Noon) "Thank a soldier" card station Military themed scavenger hunts and prizes The Museum is a proud participant in the Blue Star Museum program. All active duty service members and their families receive FREE admission... Read more » |
|||||
5 events,
Featured
-
Featured
Suffrage marked an important moment in the progression of women’s participation in our democracy and civic life. Yet it was an imperfect victory, and one that stands neither as a beginning nor an end, but as an important milestone in the fight for equality, justice and representation. The 2019 National Youth Summit will look at... Read more »
-
As we say farewell to Jerry Pinkney: Imaginings, we happily welcome back The Wildlife Geeks and their BABY Prairie Dogs! It is evident in Pinkney’s artwork that he loves animals, so be sure to come out and enjoy this unique opportunity to meet some adorably unique animals! Toddler Time includes games, snack and juice, and story... Read more » |
5 events,
What began in a young boy’s imagination in 1911, evolved into a bedtime story, a long running book series, one of the most successful children’s television programs of all time, and an international traveling exhibition. Today Thomas & Friends reaches 110 million households across the United States and an even larger audience through internet streaming, DVDs,... Read more »
-
What began in a young boy’s imagination in 1911, evolved into a bedtime story, a long running book series, one of the most successful children’s television programs of all time, and an international traveling exhibition. Today Thomas & Friends reaches 110 million households across the United States and an even larger audience through internet streaming, DVDs,... Read more » |
|||||
4 events,
-
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 » |
4 events,
-
More details coming soon, but help us celebrate our summer exhibit, "Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails" on Saturday, June 1 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We will have fun crafts, games, story times and this incredible exhibit that will keep your kids busy for hours! Family Fun Day is included with your general... Read more » |
