Programs
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 »
Homeschool Day – Vietnam: The Real War
Vietnam: The Real War Photographs of the Associated Press The Vietnam War was a long, costly and divisive conflict that left a deep and lasting impression in American life. From its impact on the men and women who fought in it, to the journalists and photographers who covered it, to the millions of Americans who... Read more »
Family Fun Day!
Travel back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs! Create a clay model dinosaur, enjoy dinosaur-themed game stations, try the museum-wide scavenger hunt, and join the group story times. Join us during the morning hours of the last Saturday of each month, where families can enjoy games and craft stations centered around... Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United States"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 »
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 »
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 »
