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D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Memory Lives On
D-Day, June 6, 1944: The Memory Lives On May 18, 2024 – April 27, 2025 Normandy, France will forever be marked by the June 6, 1944, D-Day Landings and the Battle of Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe. 2024 will mark the 80th Anniversary of this historic event. The Upcountry History... Read more »
Finding the Force…Awakening An Empire
Star Wars: Finding the Force... Awakening An Empire June 15, 2024 – November 3, 2024* Since the debut of George Lucas’ "Star Wars: A New Hope" on May 25, 1977, the “Force” has grown stronger through the iconic characters, costumes, and content of each subsequent "Star Wars" movie, creating an empire of distinctive storytelling, collectibles,... Read more »
UHM Book Drive
With so much of the Upstate community working together to help provide for our NC neighbors, please consider this small gesture to help brighten a child's day! Drop off NEW items below for children impacted by Hurricane Helene in the Western NC region: Children's books (ages 1-16) Coloring books Journals Individual packs of crayons, markers, and... Read more »
Black Pioneers: Legacy In The American West
Black Pioneers: Legacy In The American West October 26, 2024 – March 2, 2025 “When thinking about the American Wild West, many imagine characters from a classic western movie. But the reality is, the West is – and was – a melting pot. This ground-breaking exhibit fills in the mostly missing historical record of Black... Read more »
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Exhibit Drop-In Tour
Exhibit Drop-In Tour
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away... Explore Finding the Force: Awakening an Empire with a guided tour led by UHM Education Coordinator, Sarah Wright. This exhibition features original costumes and props from Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Get a behind the scenes look at how the Star Wars universe has expanded... Read more »
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Museum Drop-In Tour
Museum Drop-In Tour
Interested in Upcountry history? Join UHM Educator, Sarah Wright, for an upcoming, drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries and explore the area’s rich and fascinating history. Drop-In Tours will occur on select Saturdays throughout the year. All tours will begin at 11:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 12:00 a.m. Drop-In Tours are included... Read more »
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Revolution in the Carolinas
Revolution in the Carolinas
Crescent Moon Over Carolina: William Moultrie and American Liberty Presented by C.L. Bragg Major General William Moultrie is best remembered for commanding the valiant defense of an unfinished palmetto log fort on Sullivan's Island at the entrance to Charleston harbor against a determined British naval attack on June 28, 1776. While the Continental Congress in... Read more »
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Connections Café – Black Pioneers
Connections Café – Black Pioneers
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 »
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White Christmas: The Exhibition
White Christmas: The Exhibition November 16, 2024 – February 2, 2025 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,... Read more »
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Toddler Time – Upcountry Archaeology
Toddler Time – Upcountry Archaeology
Join us for a more intimate Toddler Time that explores our area’s history through hands-on play that will allow your little ones to become “mini archaeologists!” Children will learn through “archaeology sites,” handle Cherokee and Catawba reproductions, learn about everyday life within these indigenous communities, and explore history through a scavenger hunt and group... Read more »
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Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
The Price of Freedom: Stories of Honor, Healing, and Hope Presented by Lieutenant Colonel Mike Ware, USAF (Ret.) World War II was a period of horror and heroism. From landing on the beaches of Normandy, to planning suicide missions in the North African desert, to ejecting from F-5 fighters over Hanoi, there is no... Read more »
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UHM Homeschool Day
UHM Homeschool Day
From best-kept secret of WWII to largest invasion of Allied air, land, and sea forces in military history, the legacy of the June 6, 1944, continues to serve as a reminder of the significance of that moment in history. This UHM-organized exhibit brings the huge narrative of the invasion into context at a more personal... Read more »
Exhibit Drop-In Tour
Exhibit Drop-In Tour
Explore White Christmas: The Exhibition with a guided tour led by a UHM Docent. This exhibition features original costumes, sheet music, props, and backgrounds from the 1954 classic, White Christmas. After the tour, test your holiday movie knowledge with rapid round trivia. Drop-In Tours will occur on select Fridays at 3:30 PM. Tours last... Read more »
