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Celebrating 75 Years…Greenville Symphony – Concerts and Community
February 18 – August 13, 2023 Like individual instruments that form an orchestra and create a beautifully blended sound, cultural arts organizations weave together an atmosphere of creativity, collective collaboration, and cohesiveness that produce a harmony of entertainment and appreciation. Following a post-war surge of growth in this Textile Capital of the World, forward-thinking... Read more »
Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit
May 20 - September 10, 2023 Colorful adventures in literacy and STEAM learning await in the special exhibition, “Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit,” making its Southeastern United States debut at the Upcountry History Museum, Greenville, SC. At this play-and-learn exhibit, co-organized by The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art,... Read more »
Frontiers Past and Future: Science Fiction and the American West
Frontiers Past and Future: Science Fiction and the American West June 17 – October 8, 2023 A special exhibition, organized by the Upcountry History Museum. Frontiers: Past and Future, featuring objects and archival materials from the private collection of William Bradshaw, former Director of Roper Mountain Science Center, Greenville, explores the impact of the legendary... Read more »
4 events,
Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle's colorful picture books, as the Museum hosts Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit! Little ones will enjoy playtime, group story time with snack and juice, and the... Read more »
5 events,
Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer
Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer July 1 – October 22, 2023 “I’m a trained firefighter; photography is my tool.” Kari Greer, Wildfire Photographer, 2012 Fire. It’s dangerous and beautiful. It creates its own light and can turn on you in an instant. The effects of wildfires, which are becoming... Read more »
Story Time at TCMU
Story Time at TCMU
Story Times around Town Join the UHM Education Team at The Children's Museum of the Upstate for a special story time to celebrate the Upcountry History Museum's summer exhibition, Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit! Enjoy group story time and meet the very popular and hungry caterpillar. WHEN: Thursday, June... Read more »
5 events,
Story Time at Swamp Rabbit Cafe
Story Time at Swamp Rabbit Cafe
Story Times around Town Join the UHM Education Team at the Swamp Rabbit Café for a special story time to celebrate the Museum's summer exhibition, Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit! Enjoy group story time and meet the very popular and hungry caterpillar. WHEN: Friday, June 30 | 9:00 a.m. WHERE:... Read more »
5 events,
Saturday Toddler Time!
Saturday Toddler Time!
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle's colorful picture books, as the Museum hosts Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit. Little ones will also explore wildfire safety and prevention with the photography exhibit Facing... Read more »
6 events,
Connections Café – Frontiers Past and Future
Connections Café – Frontiers Past and Future
Monthly program in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association for individuals living with early-stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. Programs vary each month but usually include a short meeting with updates from the Alzheimer’s Association, a tour of a Museum exhibition, and a hands-on activity time in the classroom. Connections Café meets the second Thursday of each month... Read more »
SOLD OUT – An Evening with Mac Arnold
SOLD OUT – An Evening with Mac Arnold
“Come on everybody, let’s get in the groove. Just enjoy yourself, while we play the blues.” With a career beginning in the 1950s, world-renowned blues legend and South Carolina native, Dr. Mac Arnold helped create a distinctive musical movement and ultimately shape the electric blues sound that would go on to inspire rock and roll.... Read more »
5 events,
Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle's colorful picture books, as the Museum hosts Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit. Little ones will also explore wildfire safety and prevention with the photography exhibit Facing... Read more »
5 events,
Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
The Last Sunday Drive: Vanishing Traditions in Georgia and the Carolinas Presented by Mr. Tom Poland Author, Tom Poland, explores the disappearing traditions of the American Southeast in his book, "The Last Sunday Drive: Vanishing Traditions in Georgia and the Carolinas." Head back to the days when mom, dad, and the kids would head out... Read more »
5 events,
Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC. Free to UHM Members and included... Read more »
5 events,
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Step into the colorful picture books of Eric Carle while enjoying themed games, craft stations, and a museum-wide scavenger hunt with group story times. Family Fun Days are included with your general admission.
5 events,
Neighborhood Night
Neighborhood Night
Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2023. The Museum operates with the firm belief that its exhibits, events, and programming should be accessible to all, regardless of cultural, ethnic, geographic, or socioeconomic differences. The Neighborhood Night initiative, introduced in 2015, provides free access to educational... Read more »
