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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 »
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 »
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 »
Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown!
The holidays just wouldn’t be the same without The Peanuts gang. And for millions of people around the world, it really isn’t Christmas until they have watched A Charlie Brown Christmas. Celebrating the holidays in true Peanuts-style, the Upcountry History Museum will host the latest traveling exhibition from the Charles M. Schulz Museum, titled Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown! The Peanuts-centric exhibit... Read more »
Museum Closed
The Upcountry History Museum will be closed December 31 and January 1 in observance of the New Year holiday. The Museum will reopen on Wednesday, January 2 at 10:00 am. Happy holidays from the Upcountry History Museum!
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Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Celebrate the New Year with a final Dinosaurs Family Fun Day. There will be games, crafts, and story times. Even meet Tina T-Rex and Snoopy the Paleontologist! Family Fun Days are FREE with regular Museum admission.
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Coffee Talk
Coffee Talk
Coffee and Conversation with a Paleontologist Join Dr. Adam Smith, paleontologist and curator of the Bob Campbell Geology Museum at Clemson University, for coffee and conversations about the discoveries of paleontology. Explore the connection between dinosaurs and modern day birds, learn about new dinosaur discoveries, and ask questions. Coffee Talks are FREE to Museum Members... Read more »
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Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Hang out with Snoopy the Paleontologist, as we explore dinosaurs one final time! Enjoy a free snack and juice box, and even a chance to win some dino-themed prizes during story time. All children ages 3 and under are FREE.
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Movies at the Museum – MLK Day
Movies at the Museum – MLK Day
The Jackie Robinson Story Commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with an inspirational movie based on the life of baseball legend and Civil Rights leader, Jackie Robinson. Film is FREE to Museum Members and FREE with regular admission for all other guests.
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February Flicks
February Flicks
Commemorating the "Great War" in Film A Farewell to Arms (1932) FREE to Museum Members FREE with admission for all other guests
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Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Ask Snoopy to be your Valentine as he makes his final Family Fun Day appearance. As always, there will be games, crafts, and story times. All included with your general admission.
