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Works by Warhol
One of the 20th century’s best-known artists, Andy Warhol (1928-1987) made his name in the early 1960s with paintings and prints of brands, celebrities, and foods ranging from Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor to Coca-Cola and Campbell’s Soup. These brash, innovative works are considered icons of Pop Art, a movement that both critiqued and... Read more »
Celebrating 75 Years…Greenville Symphony – Concerts and Community
February 18 – August 13, 2023 Like individual instruments that form an orchestra and create a beautifully blended sound, cultural arts organizations weave together an atmosphere of creativity, collective collaboration, and cohesiveness that produce a harmony of entertainment and appreciation. Following a post-war surge of growth in this Textile Capital of the World, forward-thinking... Read more »
Through The Years: Kenny Rogers’ Photographs of America
March 4 – June 18, 2023 Through the Years: Kenny Rogers’ Photographs of America, a special exhibition organized by The Kenny Rogers Estate, highlights a little-known facet of a multi-talented man, shedding new light on the seriousness of Rogers’ pursuit of his hobby of making great images. Through the Years presents a selection of 60... Read more »
The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality
“Hats and headdresses are a unique and powerful lens through which one can view the human experience.” Stacey W. Miller, Curator, The Global Language of Headwear Exhibition The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality, a national traveling exhibition, organized by International Arts and Artists, Washington, DC, will make its... Read more »
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Connections Café – Global Language of Headwear
Connections Café – Global Language of Headwear
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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Toddler Time!
Toddler Time!
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Travel the world and explore the culture of places you've perhaps never seen. Little ones will be given a passport and the opportunity to learn through play, take part in an interactive gallery tour (made specifically for children ages 1-5), and... Read more »
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Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
Max Moses Heller: Jewish Mayor in the Sunbelt South Presented by Dr. Andrew Baker, Clemson University Dr. Andrew Baker, Clemson University, examines the life and legacy of Max Moses Heller, a Jewish refugee from Vienna, Austria, who built a successful manufacturing firm in Greenville, South Carolina and entered politics after his retirement at a relatively... 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 »
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Homeschool Day – Training Our Soldiers
Homeschool Day – Training Our Soldiers
Training Our Soldiers: WWII on the Homefront World War II was often referred to as a "Total War," meaning that the American homefront (men, women, and children) played a vital role in winning the war. Through a guided tour, children will learn how the war impacted daily American life . They will also learn about... Read more »
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Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit
May 20 - September 10, 2023 Colorful adventures in literacy and STEAM learning await in the special exhibition, “Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit,” making its Southeastern United States debut at the Upcountry History Museum, Greenville, SC. At this play-and-learn exhibit, co-organized by The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art,... 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 2023. 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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Family Fun Day
Family Fun Day
Call it a block party. Call it a jamboree. Call it whatever you like.. but do not miss out as we celebrate the opening of the summer exhibition, Very Eric Carle! From live music with Israel Bailey & the Delinquents to sweet treats from Molly and Myle’s Ice Cream truck to Kenny Rogers’ photography and headdresses... Read more »
