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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 »
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 »
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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Revolution in the Carolinas
Revolution in the Carolinas
William Washington: American Light Dragoon Presented by Durant Ashmore Perhaps America’s finest cavalry commander, Lt. Col. William Washington fought with distinction in the Northern and Southern Campaigns, including some of the most memorable battles ever fought in South Carolina. After the American Revolution, he continued his military career before becoming a member of the South... Read more »
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Neighborhood Night
Neighborhood Night
Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2024. 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 »
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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 »
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Connections Café – White Christmas
Connections Café – White Christmas
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 »
4 events,
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 »
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UHM Homeschool Day
UHM Homeschool Day
White Christmas: The Exhibition Featuring original film costumes created by legendary designer Edith Head, White Christmas: The Exhibition also showcases props, sheet music, cast member’s personal memorabilia, archival materials, replica backdrops and more! Families will experience first-hand the musical genius of Irving Berlin and the making of this beloved holiday film about two WWII veterans... 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 »
5 events,
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 »
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 »
