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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 »
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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 »
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UHM Kids Book Club
UHM Kids Book Club
Enjoy games, crafts and engaging activities that bring to life the adventures of the children’s classic, The One and Only Ivan. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED AS ATTENDANCE IS LIMITED. Please call (864)467-3100 or email the name and ages of those attending to info@upcountryhistory.org
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Clifford Homeschool Day
Clifford Homeschool Day
The Adventures of Clifford the Big Red Dog For October, we board the Bridwell Island ferry and journey to the world of Clifford the Big Red Dog! Enjoy games, crafts, story times, and of course, play time with Clifford and Emily Elizabeth. WHAT: Exhibit Homeschool Days WHEN: Every 3rd Friday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry... Read more »
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Toddler Story Time
Toddler Story Time
Join us for a socially distanced yet fun Toddler Story Time! Each family will have their own station with puzzles, matching games and coloring pages with crayons. After story time, explore the Museum and the Clifford the Big Red Dog exhibit. There will also be a museum-wide scavenger hunt. COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!! All children ages... Read more »
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History Homeschool Day: Reedy River
History Homeschool Day: Reedy River
Our Ripple Effect: The Revitalization of the Reedy River Explore the history of the Reedy River, traveling back to the time of the Cherokee and industrialization, up to today’s use of the revitalized river. This lesson meets SC standards for Kindergarten through 6th grade , and is designed for children ages 5-12 years old. WHAT: History... Read more »
