Lunchtime Programs

February 8: Greenville’s Allen Temple AME Church

Join local historian Ruth Ann Butler as she highlights the history of one of Greenville’s oldest African Methodist Episcopal churches, officially established in 1881.

March 14: “How I Got Started and Other Stories
from the Road”

Culinary entrepreneur and avid art collector Scott Blackwell tells the story of his passion for American folk art.  UHM’s next temporary exhibit, Uniquely Southern, will be made up of pieces from Scott’s private collection.  Mark your calendars to join us for the opening of this dynamic exhibit featuring Southern folk art on March 16th!

April 11: Celebrating the Greenville Hospital System’s Centennial

Historian for the GHS, Dave Partridge, takes us through 100 years of innovation and progress at this large regional hospital system.  Be sure and visit the Greenville Hospital System’s centennial exhibit on display in the Museum’s focus gallery through October 2012.

May 9: A Soldier’s Musical Legacy

Learn about Ralph D. Smith, a local soldier, family man, and musician, through the eyes of his grandson, Alda Smith.  Alda’s presentation will include pieces of music written by his grandfather.

Look for more information about our upcoming
Lunchtime Programs soon!

Programs run from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM
Free to members – $5.00 for non-members
Chick-fil-a meals- $6.00
Please reserve your Chick-fil-a bag meals prior to the event.
For reservations call the museum at 864-467-3100 or info@upcountryhistory.org.

Chick-fil-A at Cherrydale Point is the sponsor of our Lunchtime Program Series