exhibitions
Back Where I Come From: The Upcountry’s Piedmont Blues
Back Where I Come From, the Upcountry History Museum – Furman University’s newest upcoming, semi-permanent exhibition will take visitors on an enlightening experience through the roots and evolution of the Upcountry South Carolina’s blues history. Through an in-house exhibition, diverse programming, and musical performances, the project will explore the history of the Upcountry’s Piedmont Blues, including... Read more »
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 is open on the first Thursday evening of each month throughout 2018. Neighborhood Nights runs from 5:30-8:30 pm during which time admission to the museum and all museum exhibitions is be... Read more »
Connections Cafe
Connections Café is a monthly program at the Upcountry History Museum, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association. Each meeting offers a fun and relaxed way for people living with early-stage memory loss to get connected with one another through social events that promote interaction and companionship. This is a place where the care partner can... Read more »
Answering the Call… From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI
World War I. The Great War. The “war to end all wars.” It was a war that began on July 28, 1914, and saw major nations of the world mobilize armies into expected alliances. It was also a war that three years later on April 6, 1917, brought the United States into its first major international conflict... Read more »
Veteran’s Tribute Day
Join us for the annual Veterans Day celebration at the Upcountry History Museum. Free admission for veterans and military personnel all day. Drop in activities include letters to soldiers with the American Red Cross, poppy pin crafts, artifact touch table, and a scavenger hunt for children. Special programming includes: 9:00 am: Coffee Talk with Dr.... Read more »
The Original Mad Man: Illustrations by Mac Conner
The Original Mad Man: Illustrations by Mac Conner, a special exhibit organized by the Museum of the City of New York, features the work of McCauley (Mac) Conner, one of the leading “Ad Men” of the 1950s and 60s. During this time, Conner’s captivating advertising and editorial illustrations graced the pages of major magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Redbook,... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
The Real Alice July 17 at Noon Presenter: Kathryn Smith Join local author and avid reader, Kathryn Smith, for an afternoon exploration of Alice. From the theories behind the inspiration, to the many artistic interpretations, Alice has become a recognizable character for generations of readers. Program in partnership with the current special exhibition, “Down the... Read more »
Homeschool Day
Black History Month: The Underground Railroad Looking for a way to add some spice to your social studies curriculum? Join us for Homeschool Day! Each Homeschool Day includes a guided experience in one of the museum’s galleries, hands-on activities in our classrooms, and all day admission to the museum. Programs are multidisciplinary and support South Carolina state... Read more »
