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SUMMARY:Clyde Butcher's America the Beautiful
DESCRIPTION:Clyde Butcher’s America the Beautiful\nFebruary 15\, 2025 – May 25\, 2025  \n  \n“The earth is a magnificent piece of art… As a photographer\, I am only sharing what I witness.”\n– Clyde Butcher \nAcclaimed photographer Clyde Butcher has spent more than 50 years capturing some of America’s most unique and beautiful landscapes\, from the Redwood forests of California to the Everglade swamps of Florida. Butcher majestically captures the public natural lands set aside by the Federal and State governments for the enjoyment\, education\, and inspiration of this and future generations. \nAs one of the most renowned photographers of our time\, Clyde Butcher has dedicated his life to capturing the natural beauty of the world around us.  The exhibit showcases his unparalleled talent and features a stunning collection of his best work from his illustrious career. \nButcher’s images of these treasured landscapes\, including the Great Smoky Mountains\, document the changing environment\, capturing what is there today and encouraging us to enjoy the beauty of nature.  His images speak for countless diverse places of wilderness and respite found throughout all of America\, allowing us an appreciation of our land. \nAmerica the Beautiful includes 43 large-scale\, black and white photographs of the American landscape\, spanning beautiful sites across the United States.  Butcher’s views include some of the same locations shot by the photographer Ansel Adams\, demonstrating the unique light and clarity that his artistic vision brings to those scenes. \nThe beauty of Butcher’s photographs is further emphasized by the epic size of his works.  The exceptional size of his compositions – the largest is 5 by 8.5 feet – allows viewers to experience the beauty of each site from an almost first–hand perspective. \nButcher’s unique technique enables him to capture a breathtaking amount of detail within his images. He shoots with an 8 x 10 wooden large-format view camera from the 1940s\, creating an extraordinary depth of field through a synthesis of wide-angled lenses and a small lens opening.  His large negatives\, combined with orange and blue filters and a longer-than-average exposure time – up to ten minutes – allow for clarity and incredible detail within his compositions. \nClyde Butcher: America the Beautiful showcases Butcher’s skill in capturing the raw beauty of the United States most precious natural landscapes\, while also highlighting his passion for preserving these spaces for generations to come. \n  \nSupport provided by \n             \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/clyde-butcher/
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SUMMARY:Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson
DESCRIPTION:Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson\nMarch 15\, 2025 – September 7\, 2025  \nCurated and produced by the LBJ Presidential Library\, Austin\, Texas\, Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson\, focuses on the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson\, wife of the 36th President of the United States\, Lyndon Baines Johnson. The Upcountry History Museum\, Greenville\, SC\, will be the exhibit’s first stop on its limited national tour. \nThe former first lady is most often associated with promoting environmental conservation and the wildflowers that brighten the country’s landscape. This exhibition guides visitors through a comprehensive story of Mrs. Johnson’s life\, providing more context to her education\, family\, campaign efforts\, acumen as a businesswoman\, leadership in education and environmental conservation\, and her role as a philanthropist. \nThroughout her time in the White House\, Lady Bird fought to make American cities more beautiful by planting flowers or adding park benches and by removing billboards and junkyards from the nation’s highways. Her efforts in these areas pushed her further into the political arena\, more than any First Lady before her. Even Eleanor Roosevelt\, Lady Bird’s declared role model\, had not sat in on a legislative strategy session or been given assignments to influence Congressional votes. Lyndon Johnson supported Lady Bird’s efforts\, publicly promoting her projects in his State of the Union speeches and during Cabinet meetings. \nBeautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson will guide visitors through a comprehensive story of Mrs. Johnson’s life\, from childhood through her post-White House years. Visitors will be immersed in the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson on loan from the LBJ Presidential Library and the Johnsons daughters Lynda Bird Johnson Robb and Luci Baines Johnson include items from Whistle Stop campaign tours\, gowns from White House galas\, mementos from beautification projects; original art from The Lorax\, created by Dr. Seuss; along with letters\, photographs\, oral histories\, home movies\, and artifacts – the majority of which have never been shared with the public. \n  \nSupport provided by \n           \nJanis Bandelin & Bill Fitzpatrick            Mountain Laurel Garden Club of Travelers Rest \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/lady-bird-johnson/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Lady Bird Johnson - A Legacy of Scenic Beauty Gala Event
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to a Gala Event celebrating the Upcountry History Museum’s newest exhibition Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson on loan from the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum\, located at the University of Texas\, Austin.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe exhibition\, beginning its national tour at the Upcountry History Museum\, includes letters\, photographs\, clothing and artifacts on display for the first time to the public\, giving visitors more context to Mrs. Johnson’s education\, family\, campaign efforts\, acumen as a businesswoman\, leadership in environmental conservation\, and her role as a philanthropist. \nThis exclusive event includes 1960s White House themed hors d’oeuvres\, entertainment\, and vintage cars. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Upcountry History Museum. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 1\, 2025 | 6pm – 9pm\nUpcountry History Museum\n540 Buncombe Street\, Greenville\, South Carolina 29601\nRESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. \nTicket prices:\n$110 per person\, Upcountry History Museum Members\n$125 per person\, Non-Members \nDress Attire: Business \nRSVP to: info@upcountryhistory.org or call 864-467-3100\non or by April 25\, 2025 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLady Bird Johnson’s environmental ethic spanned her entire lifetime of 94 years. A child of East Texas\, she spent many of her days outdoors. The sense of place that came from being close to the land never left her. She would eventually carry that with her to the White House. \nThe Beautification Act of 1965 known as “Lady Bird’s Bill\,” is a well-known result of her tireless work. Often associated only with wildflowers\, Lady Bird Johnson emphasized that “beautification” meant much more. It meant clean water\, clean air\, clean roadsides\, and preservation of landmarks\, parks\, and wilderness areas. \nHer commitment to the natural world resulted in a national awareness not seen prior to her time as first lady\, and it served as a catalyst for the modern environmental movement. Lady Bird Johnson demonstrated that through the activism of one person great change can happen. \n“Where flowers bloom\, so does hope”. \n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsored By:\n\n  \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \nAntique Auto Club of America\nSouth Carolina Region \n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/lady-bird-johnson-gala-event/
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SUMMARY:Connections Café - South Carolina History: The Catawba and the Cherokee
DESCRIPTION:Connections Café is a 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.\nConnections Café meets the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. \nAdmission is free for all participants and caregivers. \n  \n  \nMay 8 2025 | 2:00 p.m.\nJoin us on May 8th to explore the history of the Catawba and the Cherokee people.\n  \n  \nConnections Café  is generously sponsored by:\n \n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/connections-cafe-south-carolina-history-the-catawba-and-the-cherokee/
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SUMMARY:Privies\, Pipes\, and Progress...
DESCRIPTION:Privies\, Pipes\, and Progress…\nMay 10\, 2025 – October 5\, 2026 \n  \nRenewable Water Resources Celebrates 100 Years of Cleaning Water \nNovember 1\, 1928\, ushered in a new era for the Upcountry as the then Greater Greenville Sewer District began operations at the recently completed Mauldin Road treatment plant. The realization of this “modern sewerage system” in the “first city in the South to be completely sewered” brought with it expectations\, opportunities\, and progress for the 20th century. \nOver the next few decades\, upgrades and advanced improvements were made to keep the utility on mission for cleaning water and protecting public health\, while additional facilities were built to help meet the demands of a growing region. As the service area and functions expanded\, the utility was renamed Greenville County Sewer Authority in 1968\, and by 1969\, S.C. Act 688 established it as the primary wastewater treatment provider in the Greenville area. \nThe succeeding years brought increased environmental responsibilities\, escalating infrastructure demands\, as well as an anticipated expansion in scope of responsibility for surrounding counties. So\, the General Assembly authorized S.C. Act 1415 in 1974 to rename the utility to Western Carolina Regional Sewer Authority (WCRSA). \nFor the next 35 years\, WCRSA made pioneering and groundbreaking advancements in numerous areas of wastewater treatment\, many of which positioned the utility as the definitive leader at the state and national levels. \nBy the early 2000s\, the utility’s vision had evolved to encompass a more thorough commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its communities by transforming wastewater into a clean\, fresh\, renewable resource. State legislators agreed and by approval of Act 102 in 2009\, the name became Renewable Water Resources (ReWa). \nOver the past 100 years\, ReWa has established itself as an organization dedicated to protecting Upstate waterways\, supporting public health\, and promoting a cleaner environment. It has also become a steadfast community partner motivated to lead\, engage\, and serve. \nThis exhibition takes visitors on a journey through ReWa’s 100 years and features interactive displays\, archived materials from early days of operations\, photo collages highlighting the decades\, and more. \n  \nSupport provided by \n         \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/rewa/
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Learning
DESCRIPTION:South Carolina’s Matilda Evans: A Medical Pioneer\nPresented by Dr. Walter B. Curry  \nBorn four years after the end of slavery\, Matilda Arabella Evans\, who grew up on a family farm in eastern Aiken County\, South Carolina\, was the first African American and first woman in licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina and an advocate for improved health care for African Americans\, including children. Matilda’s childhood experiences\, educational background\, religious faith\, innovative practices\, and her undying love for humanity\, propelled her to become a remarkable figure in expanding healthcare access for African American and white families in South Carolina\, especially during the era of racial segregation in the South. The presentation explores Matilda remarkable journey from childhood to medical practice. \nDr. Walter B. Curry\, Jr.\, is a native of Orangeburg\, South Carolina. Dr. Curry received a bachelor’s degree in political science from South Carolina State University\, and has earned graduate degrees in education\, which includes a doctorate degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Argosy University\, Sarasota. Dr. Curry is the Author-In-Residence at the Aiken Center for the Arts. \n \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is made possible with the support of SC Humanities. \n  \n \n  \nLunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/lunchbox-learning-59/
LOCATION:Upcountry History Museum\, 540 Buncombe Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Family Fun Day - Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Hear the roars\, feel the rattle of pounding footsteps\, and marvel at the incredible creatures when the world of Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice returns to the Upcountry History Museum!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n Saturday\, May 24 \n 10AM – 12PM | Doors will be open until 5PM \n\n\n Adults – $14 | Kids (ages 3-18) $10 \n Kids ages 2 and under are FREE \n Purchase tickets upon arrival or at the link below \n\n\n Have a question? Give us a call at (864)467-3100 \n\n \nThere’s something for all ages\, including fun crafts\, games\, and story times for the kids. Venture out and  explore Upcountry history and the Museum’s one-of-a-kind exhibitions.
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/family-fun-day-36/
CATEGORIES:Events,Highlight,Programs
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SUMMARY:Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
DESCRIPTION:Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice\nMay 24\, 2025 – September 21\, 2025  \n  \nDinosaurs will roar into Upstate South Carolina\, when the Upcountry History Museum presents Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice. \nCrossing the threshold of this special exhibition means traveling back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs.  As visitors move through the exhibit they encounter unfamiliar landscapes\, touchable dinosaurs of all shapes and sizes\, and opportunities to investigate clues about what the dinosaurs left behind.  The exhibit builds on the popular fascination with dinosaurs and includes science\, history\, and literacy based activities to challenge all ages. \nDinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice\, designed for children ages 3-10\, is the first child-centered exhibit dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaur habitat and range. The bilingual (Spanish and English) exhibit features three distinct sections that build on a child’s innate curiosity about dinosaurs: Land of Fire (a warm dinosaur habitat)\, Land of Ice (a cold dinosaur habitat)\, and a Field Research Station (complete with a Big Dig experience). \nThe steamy Land of Fire – present day Montana – introduces visitors to the Triceratops\, T-Rex\, and the dinosaurs who called this environment home.  Children can circle the land in insect costumes\, buzz through a volcano with oozing lava\, work through a swampy bog\, and identify an ecosystem of animals and plants. \nNo coats are needed for a trip across the Land of Ice where visitors meet the dinosaurs who made their homes in the cold climate of present day Alaska.  Activities include exploring an icy cave filled with northern lights effects\, breezing down an icy slide\, and creating a Cretaceous food chain in an environment based on cold dinosaur habitats 70 million years ago. \nIn the hands-on Field Research Station children and their caregivers don goggles and research vests\, as they uncover dinosaur bones in a dig station and examine fossils to identify dinosaurs. \nThis immersive exhibit includes sculpted\, touchable dinosaurs that feature the most recent scientific findings about the colors\, textures and structural form of the dinosaurs.  Designed to spark children’s interest in science and history\, the exhibit will immerse visitors in meaningful science experiences and activities that use scientific thinking skills; focus on history\, natural history\, and paleontology; and provide opportunities to build literacy and vocabulary skills through interactive activities. \n  \nSupport provided by \n                   \n         \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/dinosaurs-land-of-fire-and-ice-3/
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