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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 »
White Christmas: The Exhibition
Extended - Now Closing February 13, 2021 In December of 1941, seventeen days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, Bing Crosby made the first live radio performance of a new song called “White Christmas.” Crosby’s unforgettable voice, singing what would become one of the most iconic Christmas songs ever written, went almost unnoticed in... Read more »
Pigskin Peanuts
January 16 – April 17, 2021 Lucy first pulled the football away from Charlie Brown on November 16, 1952. Known as “The Fall Classic” it became a rite of autumn in American pop culture. The annual “pulling away of the football” was shown nearly every year through the run of the Peanuts comic strip. Artist Charles M.... Read more »
4 events,
White Christmas Virtual Tour
White Christmas Virtual Tour
From the comfort of home, experience the musical genius of Irving Berlin and the making of this beloved holiday film as our docents guide you through White Christmas: The Exhibition. Explore the original costumes worn by White Christmas stars Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Vera-Ellen and Danny Kaye, as well as props, personal cast memorabilia, and archival materials. Each... Read more »
4 events,
Neighborhood Night
Neighborhood Night
The Upcountry History Museum – Furman University is thrilled to invite our community to a series of programs designed to make our museum open to everyone! The Museum will be open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2021. Neighborhood Nights will run from 5:30-8:30 pm during which time admission to the museum and all... Read more »
4 events,
White Christmas Virtual Tour – Evening
White Christmas Virtual Tour – Evening
From the comfort of home, experience the musical genius of Irving Berlin and the making of this beloved holiday film as our docents guide you through White Christmas: The Exhibition. Explore the original costumes worn by White Christmas stars Rosemary Clooney, Bing Crosby, Vera-Ellen and Danny Kaye, as well as props, personal cast memorabilia, and archival materials. Each... Read more »
3 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Join us for a socially distanced yet fun Toddler Time! Toddlers will enjoy: Personal/Family Game Stations Story Time Show time in the Theater Treat bag for the road Toddler Time is included with your general admission and children ages 3 and under are FREE. Keeping with the Museum's Covid-19 safety guidelines, attendance will be... Read more »
3 events,
Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
Wednesday, February 17 at Noon Presenter: Claudia Smith Brinson Topic: Stories of Struggle: The Clash over Civil Rights in South Carolina In her newest book, Stories of Struggle, longtime journalist Claudia Smith Brinson chronicles twenty pivotal years of petitioning, picketing, boycotting, marching, and holding sit-ins. Through her extensive research and interviews with more than one... Read more »
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Homeschool Day – Greenville’s Civil Rights Movement
Homeschool Day – Greenville’s Civil Rights Movement
Greenville's Black History & Civil Rights Movement While touring the Museum, children will investigate key events throughout black history, thus allowing a greater understanding of Greenville's Civil Rights Movement. Children will listen to oral histories of student activists who led protests here in Greenville County, while also discussing the hardships they overcame in their stand... Read more »
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History Homeschool Day – Civil War
History Homeschool Day – Civil War
Our Road to Union Analyze the turbulent times of the mid-1800s through artifacts and images. Identify the social, political, and fiscal concerns leading to the Civil War. This lesson meets SC standards for 3rd-4th grade, and is designed for children ages 8-10 years old. WHAT: History Homeschool Day WHEN: Every last Tuesday at 1:30... Read more »
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Framed Step Into Art
The Upcountry History Museum will continue its mission of connecting young audiences with hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning experiences when it hosts Framed: Step Into Art. The bilingual (English and Spanish), exhibition transforms the works of well-known painters into interactive environments. Children ages 3-12, enter the exhibit by stepping though an... Read more »
Framed: Step into Art OPENS
Framed: Step into Art OPENS
Upcountry History Museum’s Newest Exhibition Brings Art to Life ‘Framed: Step into Art’ Turns Famous Paintings into Lifesize Experiences Greenville, S.C. – They say life imitates art, but what if art becomes life? Find out in Framed: Step into Art, the newest exhibition coming to the Upcountry History Museum, a Smithsonian Affiliate,... Read more »
