My Life Sounds Like a Poem – An Evening with Glenis Redmond
THURSDAY, APRIL 24
Doors open at 5:30PM | Program begins at 6:00PM
Join acclaimed poet and storyteller Glenis Redmond for a special evening at the Upcountry History Museum on April 24th as she shares selections from her upcoming YA novel-in-verse, My Life Sounds Like a Poem. This powerful work brings to life the story of Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates, the legendary one-legged tap dancer who defied the odds to become a world-renowned performer.
Through poetry, Glenis will walk the audience through her journey of discovering and falling in love with this iconic figure—his resilience, artistry, and impact on American culture. This event is also a community gathering, where attendees are invited to bring their own Peg Leg Bates stories, photos, and artifacts, helping to weave together a richer tapestry of his life and legacy.
Celebrate the rhythm, history, and spirit of an iconic South Carolina son and legend.
$12 for UHM Members
$15 for all other guests
About Glenis Redmond
Baldwin for Arts Fellow 2024-2025 | The First Poet Laureate of Greenville, South Carolina | A 2023 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellow
Glenis is the author of several books, including
Four Way Books
University of Georgia Press
Good Printed Things
The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County connects people, history, and culture. Through our collections, programs, and exhibitions the Museum preserves and interprets historical subjects pertaining to the Upcountry of South Carolina. Spanning two floors of permanent and changing exhibit galleries, the Museum tells the story of the Upcountry and features a year-round calendar of changing exhibits and program that dive deeper into history, art, science, and culture.
Uncover the Upcountry’s secrets. We invite you to step inside and discover the world and the Upcountry’s role in it — as it was, as it is, and as it can be.
