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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 »
Picturing Nam
Organized by the National Archives June 16 – October 21, 2018 Photographs are a powerful part of our collective memory of the Vietnam War. Many of the iconic photographs were taken by photojournalists working for newspapers, magazines, or wire services. But there were also military photographers in Vietnam serving in our armed forces. They took... 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 »
Monday Matinee Movie
Monday Matinee Movie
Into the Woods (2014) Explore your favorite fairy tales from Once Upon a Time through film. Movies are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission to all other guests.
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Dark Corner Bus Tour
Dark Corner Bus Tour
Join Dean Campbell, aka the Squire of the Dark Corner, on a day trip into the Dark Corner’s known and lesser known places to explore its storied past and incredible history. Campbell, a Dark Corner native, is a noted historian and author who has written about the Dark Corner’s philosophies, moonshining and superstition, spirituality and... Read more »
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Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Meet Moana and Elsa as we close out Once Upon a Time! Family Fun Day is included with your admission and includes games, crafts, and story times. Meet Moana from 1:30 p.m. through 2:30 p.m., with Elsa arriving at 2:30 p.m. and not leaving until 3:30 p.m. All of our games and crafts will be... Read more »
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UHM Kids Book Club
UHM Kids Book Club
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests. September 4 will feature Dragon of the Red Dawn.
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Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day
Grandparents, bring your grand kids out to the Museum on Sunday, September 9, for the final day of our children's exhibit, Once Upon a Time: Exploring the World of Fairy Tales, and pay only half your admission price! Upstairs, explore our two military exhibitions, Picturing Nam: U.S. Military Photography of the Vietnam War and Answering... Read more »
4 events,
History After Dark
History After Dark
Join Dr. Anne Blythe, literary historian, poet, and seventh-generation South Carolinian, for a look at how the landscape of the Upcountry shaped the story of her first novel, Carolina Mountain Song. Evening includes coffee and dessert, book talk, and optional book signing. Reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with program at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $20... Read more »
4 events,
Drop In Tour: WWI
Drop In Tour: WWI
Explore Answering the Call: From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI with a guided tour by Museum staff. Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length. Please note the tour is all standing, there are no seats in the exhibition. Tours are included with regular admission and will begin at 3:00 p.m. from the base... Read more »
4 events,
4 events,
CANCELED – American History Book Club
CANCELED – American History Book Club
Due to complications from Hurricane Florence the AHBC program for Sept. 17th has been canceled. This program will be rescheduled for a future date. Guests who have purchased lunch for the 17th will have their reservations applied to the rescheduled program. Lee Gordon Brockington, Hobcaw Barony Topic: Hobcaw Barony Recommended reading: Baroness of Hobcaw: The Life of... Read more »
5 events,
Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Come out Tuesday, September 18, for a Toddler Time dedicated to the service of the U.S. Armed Forces! With current military exhibits, Answering the Call and Picturing Nam, we will be getting your toddlers in tip top Army(or Marine or Navy) shape with a pint-sized military obstacle course! Enjoy a fun snack for story time... Read more »
UHM Kids Book Club
UHM Kids Book Club
Join Jack and Annie on their historic adventures. Read the book at home, then enjoy games, crafts, and more at the Museum. All book club meetings are free to Museum Members and free with regular admission for all other guests. September 18 will feature Hurricane Heroes in Texas.
4 events,
Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
The Vietnam War through Film Footage Presenter: Dr. Greg Wilsbacher, MIRC, USC Join Dr. Greg Wilsbacher, Curator of Newsfilm and Military Collections for the Moving Image Research Collections of the University of South Carolina for at the Vietnam War through film. Learn about the film-making activities of the Marine Corps, discover the background on the... Read more »
5 events,
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is the first child-centered exhibit in the country dedicated to expanding the understanding of dinosaurs and their habitats. Designed for young explorers, ages 3-10, 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),... Read more »
Museum Day
Museum Day
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 22, 2018. Tickets will be available for the public to download... Read more »
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History Speaks with Rev. Dr. David Crum
History Speaks with Rev. Dr. David Crum
The Far-Away Dream: My Vietnam Memoir Retired Naval Chaplain Rev. Dr. David Crum is the striking young face with the haunting blue eyes featured in one of the photographs from Picturing Nam: U.S. Military Photography of the Vietnam War from the National Archives. Join Dr. Crum in person to learn the story behind the photograph and how... Read more »
5 events,
Fall Flavor
Fall Flavor
* Due to weather, Fall Flavor has been moved to the rain date - Wednesday, October 3, 2018. * Fall Flavor: A Historic Dining Experience at the J. Alden Simpson Home Savor the flavors of Fall with a unique 20th century dining experience a the J. Alden Simpson home in Greenville. Designed by architect Pendleton... Read more »
