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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 »
Pigskin Peanuts
January 16 – April 17, 2021 Lucy first pulled the football away from Charlie Brown on November 16, 1952. Known as “The Fall Classic” it became a rite of autumn in American pop culture. The annual “pulling away of the football” was shown nearly every year through the run of the Peanuts comic strip. Artist Charles M.... Read more »
Framed Step Into Art
The Upcountry History Museum will continue its mission of connecting young audiences with hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) learning experiences when it hosts Framed: Step Into Art. The bilingual (English and Spanish), exhibition transforms the works of well-known painters into interactive environments. Children ages 3-12, enter the exhibit by stepping though an... Read more »
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Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Celebrate St. Patrick's Day and join us for themed games designed for ages 1-5 years old. Toddlers can partake in a scavenger hunt, group story time, and grab a treat bag for the road. Families will also enjoy the new exhibition, Framed: Step into Art. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE... Read more »
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Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
Wednesday, March 17 at Noon Presenter: Robert E. Howard Topic: Growing up with the Vietnam War As the country prepares to commemorate National Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29, join Greenville native and Vietnam veteran, Robert E. Howard, as he speaks on his personal experiences serving as an Army officer from 1968-1970. After graduating from Greenville... Read more »
Women in Aerospace: Stories from the Smithsonian Collection
Women in Aerospace: Stories from the Smithsonian Collection
Join us for a virtual discussion of how women have worked from the very beginning of aviation to innovate, and how museums have documented their stories. The program will be led by Dr. Margaret Weitekamp , Curator and Department Chair of the National Air and Space Museum, has researched and written on how a... Read more »
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Exhibit Homeschool Day – Framed: Step into Art
Exhibit Homeschool Day – Framed: Step into Art
Framed: Step into Art They say life imitates art, but what if art becomes life? Find out as we explore Framed: Step into Art! Children will be transported to another time and experience art like never before. WHAT: Exhibit Homeschool Day WHEN: Every third Friday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry History Museum... Read more »
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Salley Mavor: Social Fabric
Open NOW through September 4, 2021 Award winning fiber artist Salley Mavor (born 1955) has spent four decades developing her signature style and working methods, carving out her own niche within the children’s book world and the fiber art community. Mavor’s three-dimensional embroidered tableaus have been used as children’s book illustrations, social commentary, and stop-motion... Read more »
History Homeschool Day – WWII
History Homeschool Day – WWII
WWII: Training our Soldiers Examine artifacts from World War II, explore local training bases, and learn about life on the home front. This lesson meets SC standards for 4th-5th grade, and is designed for children ages 8-12 years old. WHAT: History Homeschool Day WHEN: Every last Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry... Read more »
