Step out of the classroom and into the past – history comes alive on an UHM Field Trip!
Educational programs are tailored for students in grades K5-12, providing an up-close encounter with the past. Education staff and trained docents take students on a journey through our history. Programs align with South Carolina Social Studies standards. The following Time Travel programs are suggested for the grades listed but are able to be adjusted for your class needs.
Each program consists of two parts:
The History Lab provides hands-on experiences that explore historical topics.
The Exhibit encourages students to investigate oral histories, artifacts, and primary sources.
DID YOU KNOW?
Most UHM Core Programs can also be taught as On-the-Road Field Trips!
Bring lessons to life and make history unforgettable. No bus required.
Core Programs
Our Community
Our Community: Then & Now
Investigate artifacts, photographs, and maps illustrating Greenville’s history as we explore how our community has changed with time.
Digging Our History
Digging Our History
Unearth the connection between archaeology and history with a mini “dig” to find artifacts left behind by Native Americans.
Our Stars & Stripes
Our Stars & Stripes
Compare Patriots and Loyalists during the American Revolution as we learn about the founding of the United States, while examining key figures and battles of SC.
Our Ripple Effect
Our Ripple Effect
Explore the history of the Reedy River and how a group of local environmentalists changed the river’s path for the better.
Our Road to Union
Our Road to Union
Analyze the turbulent times of the mid-1800s through artifacts and images. Identify the social, political, and fiscal concerns of South Carolina in years leading up to the Civil War.
Training our Soldiers: WWII
Training our Soldiers: WWII
Examine artifacts from World War II to learn more about life on the home front.
Civil Rights: Our Protests & Prayers
Civil Rights: Our Protests & Prayers
Discuss the hardships Greenville student activists faced and overcame in their stand against inequality.
The Meaning of Money
The Meaning of Money
Explore the changing role of currency throughout American history. Through playful games, students will explore trade and barter, savings and spending, rationing and more.
Additional Special Exhibit Related Programs
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit
May 16 – September 27, 2026
From digging up dinosaur bones like Mary Anning, investigating x-rays created by Marie Curie, and exploring George Washington Carver’s secret garden, children will travel back in time and unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes and heroines through engaging and hands-on play!
Franklin
June 13 – November 1, 2026
On July 31, 1968, Charlie Brown made a new friend, and the Peanuts comic strip made history as that new friend, Franklin, became the first Black character in this popular cast of animated cartoons. Children will explore the origin of Franklin and his direct connection to Martin Luther King, Jr. and a teacher that refused to give up her fight for equality.
Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution
April 11, 2026 – September 5, 2027
More than 135 military engagements took place in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War. Most were skirmishes involving patriots and loyalist militias. A few, however, were battles that directly affected the outcome of the war. Learn more about the Upcountry’s direct role in helping this new nation secure independence 250 years ago.
Picturing America’s Pastime: Baseball
July 5, 2026 – January 24, 2027
As baseball became our “National Pastime” in mid-19th century America, a new art – photography – was there to document the sport. Baseball and photography grew up together. Organized by the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, this exhibit will also highlight Upcountry South Carolina baseball legends through archival materials, artifacts and memorabilia.
For more information about school visits, click here.
To schedule a visit, please contact Abby Silon.
Call: 864-467-3100 x102
Email: abby@upcountryhistory.org
Can’t make the trip? Let us come to you! Click here for more information on our On-the-Road program!
Need help with school visit funding? Ask about our school scholarships. Limited funding is available to assist with admission and transportation.
