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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 »
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 »
Wild Things: The Art of Maurice Sendak
"Let the wild rumpus start!" October 22, 2022 - January 8, 2023 There’s room to run, stories to explore, and Wild Things to become at the Upcountry History Museum. He was one of the greatest creators of children’s books in the 20th century – though he didn’t like the term “children’s books” and preferred “books... Read more »
Nutcracker: The Exhibition
The nutcracker sits under the holiday tree, a guardian of childhood stories. Feed him walnuts and he will crack open a tale... In the Christmas season of merry making, the ways of celebrating are as many and as varied as possible, but familiar traditions and stories connect all of us during this time, influencing our... Read more »
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Neighborhood Night
Neighborhood Night
Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2022. The Museum operates with the firm belief that its exhibits, events, and programming should be accessible to all, regardless of cultural, ethnic, geographic, or socioeconomic differences. The Neighborhood Night initiative, introduced in 2015, provides free access to educational... Read more »
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The Role of Alcohol in the Revolutionary War with Durant Ashmore
The Role of Alcohol in the Revolutionary War with Durant Ashmore
Wednesday, December 7 | 5:30 p.m. Over the past year, battlefield preservationist and historian, 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... Read more »
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Connections Café – The Nutcracker
Connections Café – The Nutcracker
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 »
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Family Fun Day!
Family Fun Day!
Celebrate the holidays at the Upcountry History Museum! Visit UHM the morning of Saturday, December 10th for holiday-themed game and craft stations, special appearances by "Hans the Nutcracker" and "Penelope the T-Rex." Families will also enjoy group story times, a museum-wide scavenger hunt and access to all changing and semi-permanent exhibits. Changing Exhibitions will... Read more »
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Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
Women's Basketball in the Upstate Presented by Mr. Gregory McKee Gregory McKee brings together his love of athletics and the South Carolina Upstate by traversing the long history of women's basketball in Greenville and its surrounding areas. From textile leagues to the Greenville Women's College, the sport of basketball has a special place in the... Read more »
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Holiday Food Drive
On your next visit to the Upcountry History Museum, please consider donating to the UHM Holiday Food Drive that will benefit the Harvest Hope Food Bank. Donations will be accepted now through January 17, and can be dropped off at the Museum during open hours.
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Homeschool Day – Nutcracker
Homeschool Day – Nutcracker
Nutcracker: The Exhibition In partnership with Walt Disney Archives, The Walt Disney Family Museum, Charles M. Schulz Museum, artists James Ransome and Maurice Sendak, private collectors, and the Carolina Ballet Theatre invite visitors to explore the history of the surprisingly dark story behind the ballet and its evolution into a holiday classic. WHAT: UHM Homeschool... Read more »
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Visit the land of sweets through the holiday exhibition, The Nutcracker, and even explore the world of Dinosaurs or start a wild rumpus with the Wild Things, at the December 20th Toddler Time! Toddler Times are included with general admission and includes themed game stations, scavenger hunts, and a group story time complete with... Read more »
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Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
Annually, the Upcountry History Museum hosts and organizes a diverse exhibit schedule that features topics in history, art, science, natural history, and pop culture. Through guided tours, UHM Docents engage visitors further in the exploration of topics related to the exhibits and their connections to the Upcountry, SC. Free to UHM Members and included... Read more »
