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Through Darkness to Light: Photographs Along the Underground Railroad
They left in the middle of the night – often carrying little more than the knowledge to follow the North Star. In the decades prior to the Civil War in 1865, an estimated 100,000 slaves became passengers on the Underground Railroad, a journey of untold hardship, in search of freedom. Under the cover of darkness,... Read more »
Guaranteeing Her Right…The 19th Amendment, Women and the Right to Vote
The campaign for women’s voting rights lasted more than seven decades. Considered the largest reform movement in United States history, its participants believed that securing the vote was essential to achieving women’s economic, social. and political equality. Culminating 100 years ago in the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. the fight for women’s suffrage was... Read more »
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Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog
The Upcountry History Museum and America’s beloved big red dog with a heart to match will invite visitors to board the Birdwell Island ferry and journey to the world of Clifford The Big Red Dog. Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, an interactive, bi-lingual (English and Spanish), exhibition featuring Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and all the... Read more »
UHM Reopens Tuesday, June 9
UHM Reopens Tuesday, June 9
We are happy to welcome everyone back beginning Tuesday, June 9! We will be operating under our normal business hours (listed below) and following strict protocol to ensure the safest environment for our staff and guests. All UHM staff will be wearing face masks, and we strongly encourage our guests to do the same. BUSINESS... Read more »
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The History of Flag Day
The History of Flag Day
Flag Day: A Celebration of the American Flag Although Flag Day is observed on a smaller scale than neighboring patriotic holidays like Memorial Day and Independence Day, the observance has its own rich history. When the American Revolution broke out in 1775, the colonists were not fighting united under a single flag. Instead, most regiments participating... Read more »