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Guaranteeing Her Right…The 19th Amendment, Women and the Right to Vote
The campaign for women’s voting rights lasted more than seven decades. Considered the largest reform movement in United States history, its participants believed that securing the vote was essential to achieving women’s economic, social. and political equality. Culminating 100 years ago in the Nineteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. the fight for women’s suffrage was... Read more »
Adventures with Clifford the Big Red Dog
The Upcountry History Museum and America’s beloved big red dog with a heart to match will invite visitors to board the Birdwell Island ferry and journey to the world of Clifford The Big Red Dog. Adventures with Clifford The Big Red Dog, an interactive, bi-lingual (English and Spanish), exhibition featuring Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and all the... Read more »
Ghost Trail: U.S. Marines and the Battle of Tarawa in the Pacific, 1943
August 22, 2020 – January 3, 2021 The November 1943 invasion of the Gilbert Islands was the beginning of the U.S. “island hopping” campaign in the central Pacific during World War II. U.S. commanders determined that amphibious attacks on Japanese-occupied islands was the key to victory. The island of Tarawa was the first target in... Read more »
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Kids Book Club
Kids Book Club
Enjoy games, crafts and engaging activities that bring to life the adventures of the children’s classic, Charlotte's Web. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. Call (864)467-3100 to make your reservations or purchase your tickets online at the link below:
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Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
Topic: "An Afternoon with Mrs. Eulalie Salley, South Carolina Suffragette" Presenter: Dr. Kate Roark, Spartanburg Methodist College Mrs. Eulalie Salley was a passionate fighter for women's suffrage in South Carolina. In 1973, the Southern Oral History Program interviewed Mrs. Salley about her experiences as a suffragette. Dr. Kate Roark, Spartanburg Methodist College, created a short... Read more »
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19th Amendment Homeschool Day
19th Amendment Homeschool Day
Celebrate the centennial of women's suffrage by exploring the stories of women's struggles to achieve full citizenship. Children will examine photographs, drawings, illustrations and artifacts, while also learning about local and South Carolina women that helped organize and lead the movement. WHAT: Exhibition Homeschool Day WHEN: Every 3rd Friday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry History... Read more »
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History Homeschool Day: K5-1st
History Homeschool Day: K5-1st
Our Community: Then & Now Investigate artifacts, photographs, and maps illustrating Greenville’s history as we explore how our community has changed over time. This lesson meet SC standards for Kindergarten and 1st grade, and is designed for children ages 5-7 years old. WHAT: History Homeschool Day WHEN: Every last Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE:... Read more »
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Sacred Spaces with Bill Fitzpatrick
Sacred Spaces with Bill Fitzpatrick
As the oldest church in South Carolina’s Upstate, Waxhaw Presbyterian Church has a history that begins around 1755 when Scots-Irish Presbyterians from Pennsylvania and Virginia settled in the area. This program will feature stories of its well-known members, including seventh president of the United States, Andrew Jackson; and the Waxhaw Cemetery, listed in the National... Read more »
