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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 »
The Original Mad Man: Illustrations by Mac Conner
The Original Mad Man: Illustrations by Mac Conner, a special exhibit organized by the Museum of the City of New York, features the work of McCauley (Mac) Conner, one of the leading “Ad Men” of the 1950s and 60s. During this time, Conner’s captivating advertising and editorial illustrations graced the pages of major magazines, including Cosmopolitan, Redbook,... Read more »
Jerry Pinkney Imaginings
Organized by the Norman Rockwell Museum the exhibition and a companion interactive exhibit designed for children, will explore the Jerry Pinkney’s engagement with literature, his legacy of creating powerful images, the joy of reading and the power of sharing stories. Imaginings features over 100 watercolors and sketches, as well as interviews, objects and memorabilia that reflect the artist’s love... Read more »
6 events,
Jerry Pinkney Story Time
Jerry Pinkney Story Time
Come out and take part in a story time and black history tour through the Museum, as we celebrate the opening of "Jerry Pinkney: Imaginings." These story times are geared towards children and families, however all ages are welcome. It is included with your general admission. Give your kids time to play in the exhibit's... Read more »
UHM Kids Book Club
UHM Kids Book Club
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading... Read more »
5 events,
Jerry Pinkney Story Time
Jerry Pinkney Story Time
Come out and take part in a story time and black history tour through the Museum, as we celebrate the opening of “Jerry Pinkney: Imaginings.” These story times are geared towards children and families, however all ages are welcome. It is included with your general admission. Give your kids time to play in the exhibit’s... Read more »
6 events,
Jerry Pinkney Story Time
Jerry Pinkney Story Time
Come out and take part in a story time and black history tour through the Museum, as we celebrate the opening of “Jerry Pinkney: Imaginings.” These story times are geared towards children and families, however all ages are welcome. It is included with your general admission. Give your kids time to play in the exhibit’s... Read more »
Jerry Pinkney Story Time
Jerry Pinkney Story Time
Come out and take part in a story time and black history tour through the Museum, as we celebrate the opening of “Jerry Pinkney: Imaginings.” These story times are geared towards children and families, however all ages are welcome. It is included with your general admission. Give your kids time to play in the exhibit’s... Read more »
6 events,
Bus Tour: Textile Crescent
Bus Tour: Textile Crescent
Building an Empire: Greenville’s Textile Crescent with Don Koonce $45.00 per Museum Member $50.00 per Non-Member Call 864-467-3100 for tickets. Boxed lunch included. In the early 1960’s Greenville, South Carolina was known as the “Textile Center of the World.” Even though this title was created by the Greenville Chamber of Commerce, the nearly twenty mills... Read more »
Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Celebrate the opening of new children's exhibit, Jerry Pinkney: Imaginings! The Greenville Zoo will be here with some special friends for you to meet, some are even the "characters" from Pinkney's beloved books. Family Fun Day is included with your general admission.
5 events,
March Matinee Movie
March Matinee Movie
In honor of Women’s History Month, explore real life women in history through classic film adaptations of their lives. This week’s feature film is Cleopatra (1963) staring Elizabeth Taylor as the Egyptian ruler of the Ancient World.
5 events,
Celebrations at UHM
Celebrations at UHM
Mardi Gras Celebrate "Fat Tuesday" at the Upcountry History Museum. Join us for a Mardi Gras craft, festive snack, and holiday story time. Celebrations at UHM are FREE to Museum Members, and FREE with regular admission for all other guests.
5 events,
American History Book Club and Forum
American History Book Club and Forum
Unexampled Courage with Judge Richard Gergel Judge Gergel is a United States District Judge renowned for presiding over some of the South Carolina's most contentious cases including the recent trial of Dylann Roof. On March 6, he will discuss his upcoming book Unexampled Courage: The Blinding of Sgt. Isaac Woodard and the Awakening of President Harry S. Truman... Read more »
5 events,
March Matinee Movie
March Matinee Movie
In honor of Women’s History Month, explore real life women in history through classic film adaptations of their lives. This week’s feature film is Madame Curie (1943) staring Greer Garson as the Polish scientist.
5 events,
American History Book Club
American History Book Club
Alec Taylor, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Furman University Topic: Eisenhower and McCarthy Recommended reading: Ike and McCarthy: Dwight Eisenhower's Secret Campaign Against Joseph McCarthy by David A. Nichols Lunch: Beef stroganoff with mixed green salad and rolls, followed by pear salad dessert Make your reservations Optional Lunch ($15) at 11:30 a.m. Program begins at Noon... Read more »
5 events,
UHM Kids Book Club
UHM Kids Book Club
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading... Read more »
5 events,
March Matinee Movie
March Matinee Movie
In honor of Women’s History Month, explore real life women in history through classic film adaptations of their lives. This week’s feature film is A Woman Called Golda (1982) staring Ingrid Bergman as the first female prime minister of Israel.
5 events,
Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Meet BABY GOATS from the Red Clay Soap Farm of Travelers Rest, while also enjoying games, snack, and juice for our kid-friendly story time! Everything is included with your admission, and all children ages 3 and under are FREE.
5 events,
Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
And the World Jogged On! The Arrest, Trial, and Sentencing of Susan B. Anthony Presenter: Janiece K. Robinson In 1873, Susan B. Anthony walked up the stone steps and into history. She entered the federal circuit court house expecting a fair trial. Instead, the judge denied Susan the right to speak in her defense and... Read more »
5 events,
March Matinee Movie
March Matinee Movie
In honor of Women’s History Month, explore real life women in history through classic film adaptations of their lives. This week’s feature film is Salt of the Earth (1954) staring Rosaura Revueltas as a house-wife turned activist.
5 events,
UHM Kids Book Club
UHM Kids Book Club
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading... Read more »
5 events,
March Matinee Movie
March Matinee Movie
In honor of Women’s History Month, explore real life women in history through classic film adaptations of their lives. This week’s feature film is So Proudly We Hail (1943) staring Claudette Colbert, Paulette Goddard, and Veronica Lake as American Army nurses in World War II.
