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2 events,
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
June 11, 2022 – January 22, 2023 Dinosaurs will roar into the Upstate South Carolina, when the Upcountry History Museum presents Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice. Crossing the threshold of this interactive exhibition means traveling back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs. Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice is the first child-centered... Read more »
AMECO: Upstate Roots, Global Reach
July 30 – September 18, 2022 AMECO: Upstate Roots, Global Reach…75 Years Delivering Construction Site Services Inside the Fence. Outside the Box. AMECO’s Changing the Game. For more than seven decades, one company has been steadily going about its day-to-day operations – operations that are critical to construction projects, certainly seen and heard, but... Read more »
3 events,
Fast Lane: The NASCAR Photography of Darryl Moran
September 3 - November 5, 2022 Speed, action, danger, corporate logos, pop icons – these are the defining elements of Darryl Moran’s stock car racing photographs. The first official photographer hired by NASCAR Moran was responsible for capturing all aspects of the races from 1993 to 1997. Darryl Moran’s images depict the frantic pace of... Read more »
4 events,
Final Wednesday with Durant Ashmore
Final Wednesday with Durant Ashmore
Wednesday, September 7 | Noon Over the past year, Durant Ashmore has shared countless stories of South Carolina's direct impact on the American Revolutionary War. With so many forgotten and overlooked battles, Ashmore has not only brought the history back to life, but has also explained the historical context and significance to events that are... Read more »
4 events,
Connections Cafe – NASCAR
Connections Cafe – NASCAR
Monthly program in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association for individuals living with early stage Alzheimer’s or dementia. Programs vary each month but usually include a short meeting with updates from the Alzheimer’s Association, a tour of a Museum exhibition, and a hands-on activity time in the classroom. Connections Café meets the second Thursday of each... Read more »
4 events,
Saturday Toddler Time
Saturday Toddler Time
Join Greenville's Chess at Three professional storytellers and tutors for an unique and fun Saturday Toddler Time! Chess at Three tells stories that transform the chess pieces into a memorable cast of characters, each having quirky qualities that help children (even as young as three-years-old) understand how the chess pieces move. Saturday's Toddler Time... Read more »
4 events,
UHM Low-Sensory Night
UHM Low-Sensory Night
The Upcountry History Museum is dedicated to creating an accessible environment for all. The Museum will deliver experiences tailored for visitors with low sensory needs. This will include adaptations to the changing exhibits and semi-permanent exhibit galleries. Low-Sensory Nights will occur on the second Tuesday evening of every month from 5:30 p.m. -... Read more »
4 events,
Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
"Call My Name, Clemson" Dr. Rhondda Robinson Thomas, Clemson University Dr. Rhondda Robinson Thomas is an associate professor of English at Clemson University with a research focus on early African-American literature. Dr. Thomas received a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, funding a fellowship focused on recording oral histories, digitizing archival records, and... Read more »
4 events,
Homeschool Day – NASCAR
Homeschool Day – NASCAR
Fast Lane: The NASCAR Photography of Darryl Moran Darryl Moran’s images depict the frantic pace of race day as well as the camaraderie of the drivers, intimate moments with fans and family members, and the support and spirit of the pit crew. For Homeschool Day, children will explore Moran's role as a NASCAR photographer along... Read more »
4 events,
Smithsonian Museum Day
Smithsonian Museum Day
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. As a participating museums, the Upcountry History Museum is providing free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Tickets are available now through... Read more »
3 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Travel back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaur! Participate in dinosaur themed game stations, try your luck with a museum-wide scavenger hunt, then grab a snack and juice box for group story time. Toddler Time is included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 3 and under. ... Read more »
4 events,
Family Fun Day!
Family Fun Day!
Travel back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs! Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 3 and under. Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:
“Meltdown in Dixie” – Film Screening
“Meltdown in Dixie” – Film Screening
Meltdown in Dixie Film Screening & Panel Discussion In the wake of the 2015 Charleston Massacre, a battle erupts in Orangeburg, South Carolina, between the Sons of Confederate Veterans and an ice cream shop owner forced to fly the Confederate flag in his parking lot. The film explores the broader role of Confederate symbolism... Read more »
3 events,
Doing the Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville
Doing The Most Good: The Salvation Army in Greenville October 1, 2022 - February 5, 2023 What started as a mission effort in 1904 under a tent at the corner of Brown and Washington Streets when The Salvation Army of Greenville began offering a religious message and good music to anyone willing to listen has... Read more »
