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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 »
Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails!
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 »
Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice’s Wonderland
The Upcountry History Museum in partnership with Walt Disney Archives, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Walt Disney Family Museum, Charles M. Schulz Museum, Daura Gallery at Lynchburg College, and renowned artist Charles Santore, will invite visitors to fall down the rabbit hole to discover an immersive enchanted world that draws together a remarkable collection of original... Read more »
Love a Vet: Honoring Our Military Veterans
Since its inception in 1983, the Upcountry History Museum has committed to honoring the sacrifices, courage, and patriotism of the men and women who have worn a military uniform. Dedicated to collecting, preserving, and disseminating the legacy and dignity of all United States military veterans, the museum shares the stories of America’s conflicts. The Museum... Read more »
5 events,
Movies at the Museum
Movies at the Museum
Summer Matinee Movies Experience the classics on the big screen. Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests. Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains! Friday, August 2 at 2:00 pm The Lady Vanishes (1938)
5 events,
Movies at the Museum
Movies at the Museum
Summer Matinee Movies Experience the classics on the big screen. Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests. Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains! Friday, August 9 at 2:00 pm Strangers on a Train (1951)
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Saturday Toddler Time!
Saturday Toddler Time!
It’s full steam ahead as we explore all things trains and locomotives! Besides playing in the incredible “Thomas & Friends” exhibit, we will have games designed specifically for your little ones along with juice and snacks for our story time.
History Speaks – WWII
History Speaks – WWII
“History Speaks” allows YOU the chance to share YOUR stories! We want to hear about your experiences and memories, and to kick off this program series we are going to explore WWII in the Upcountry. There will be a brief presentation with local WWII artifacts followed by a short documentary. Afterwards, there will be time... Read more »
Kids’ History Camp
Kids’ History Camp
Allow your kids the chance to get hands-on with World War II history! Learn about the Upcountry’s influence in World War II, but also see how residents of our area impacted the war effort. We will discuss, explore and even handle actual WWII artifacts (don’t worry…it’s not a live grenade), plus create a fun craft... 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,
Movies at the Museum
Movies at the Museum
Summer Matinee Movies Experience the classics on the big screen. Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests. Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains! Friday, August 16 at 2:00 pm The General (1926)
5 events,
Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Join Alice as she hosts a tea party at the Upcountry History Museum! Taking inspiration from the Mad Hatter and summer exhibit, Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice's Wonderland, this tea party will certainly be unique. Enjoy yummy treats and tea while also meeting Alice at story time! 1st Tea Party: 10:00 a.m. 2nd Tea... Read more »
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Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
American Railroads August 21 at Noon Presenter: Dr. Roger Grant, Clemson University Spend your lunchtime at the Museum learning about interesting and sometimes unexpected aspects of history. Presentations are held in the Museum’s theater and feature both high quality sound and cinematic video experiences. In honor of summer exhibition, "Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails," Dr. Roger Grant of... Read more »
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Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined
Throughout the nineteenth century as Americans pushed west toward the Pacific, they were fascinated by westward expansion in North America. Printed imagery – lithographs and engravings – played an important role in the dissemination of knowledge and understanding about the West and its inhabitants. Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined, a special exhibition... Read more »
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Saturday, August 31 at 10am – 2pm The Greenville Zoo will be here from 10am – Noon for the August Family Fun Day as we explore the animals of Wonderland! Meet the “Mock Turtle” and “Frog Footman,” while also enjoying games, craft stations, story times, and play time in our other summer exhibit, Thomas & Friends:... Read more »
