Upcountry History Museum

Museum Drop-In Tour
2023-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | SC
Interested in Upcountry history?
Join UHM Docent, Wynn Herbert, for an upcoming, drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries and explore the area’s rich and fascinating history.

Drop-In Tours will occur on certain Saturdays of each month.
All tours will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 11:00 a.m.
Drop-In Tours are included with your general admission.

Toddler Time
2023-03-21 10:30 - 11:30 | SC
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Explore the music and photography of worldwide icon, Kenny Rogers! Children will get hands-on with themed game stations, a “camera” scavenger hunt in the style of “I Spy,” and a group story time complete with snack and juice box.

Toddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE.

Toddler Time is FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 | SC
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 with admission for all other guests.

The March 23 Drop-In Tour will include:
Works by Warhol
Andy Warhol: Endangered Species
Greenville Symphony 75 Years: Concerts and Community
Through the Years: Kenny Rogers Photographs of America

Drop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor.

No reservations are required, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour.

Family Fun Day!
2023-03-25 10:00 - 12:00 | SC
“Hats and headdresses are a unique and powerful lens through which one can view the human experience.”

From headdresses and helmets to turbans and crowns, families will have the opportunity to explore the stunning diversity of the world’s cultures. Join the UHM Education Team for guided exhibit tours, group story times, and craft stations that will be engaging for all ages.

Family Fun Days occur the last Saturday of each month (10AM-12PM). Everything is included with your general admission and free for UHM Members.

10:30 a.m. – Drop-In Tour of Global Language of Headwear
10:45 a.m. – Group Story Time in Global Language of Headwear
11:00 a.m. – Group activity on 1st Floor (Main Lobby)
11:30 a.m. – Drop-In Tour of Through the Years: Kenny Rogers Photographs of America

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Neighborhood Night
2023-04-06 17:30 - 20:30 | SC
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 programing for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, April 6, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Upcountry History Museum
HOW: Drop-in to explore the Museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration required.
WHY: Neighborhood Nights demonstrate the Museum’s commitment to accessibility, regardless of economic constraints by providing full access to the Museum’s diverse exhibitions.
COST: FREE!
QUESTIONS: Call (864)467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org

Saturday Toddler Time
2023-04-08 10:30 - 11:30 | SC
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 conclude with a group story time while enjoying a snack and juice box.

Toddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Lunchbox Learning
2023-04-12 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Northern African American Soldiers in the American Civil War
Presented by Dr. Holly Pinheiro Jr., Furman University
Dr. Holly Pinheiro Jr. is an assistant professor of African American history at Furman University and the recipient of the Furman University Humanities Center Book Development Grant. His research focuses on the intersectionality of race, class, and gender in the United States military during the Civil War and World War I. His latest book explores the experiences of African American soldiers and their families during the American Civil War.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Connections Café - Greenville Symphony
2023-04-13 14:00 - 15:00 | SC
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 month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

April 13 | 2:00 p.m.
Greenville Symphony 75 Years: Concerts and Community

Join us Thursday, April 13, and explore the history of the Greenville Symphony.

Toddler Time!
2023-04-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-05-16 10:30 - 11:30 | SC

Homeschool Day - Global Language of Headwear
2023-04-21 13:30 - 15:00 | SC
The Global Language of Headwear
Students will tour The Global Language of Headwear, a travelling exhibition that explores the vital role of ceremonial headwear throughout diverse cultural customs, beliefs, and rituals. The exhibition features approximately 89 hats and headdresses from 43 different countries spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, the Middle East, and North and South America.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, April 21 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: April is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Get hands-on with history and art while incorporating state standards

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-04-27 10:00 - 11:00 | SC
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 with admission for all other guests.

The April 27 Drop-In Tour will include:
The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality
Works by Warhol
Andy Warhol: Endangered Species
Through the Years: Kenny Rogers Photographs of America

Drop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor.

No reservations are required, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour.

Family Fun Day!
2023-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | SC
Connect the past with the present and explore the Museum’s changing exhibitions through hands-on play, group story times, guided tours, and an immersive art project for all ages.

To begin, travel the world with a tour and story in The Global Language of Headwear, featuring 89 headdresses from around the globe. Then, bring it back home with a tour and story time featuring The Greenville Symphony Orchestra!

10:30 a.m. – Tour & Story Time in Global Language of Headwear

11:00 a.m. – Group activity in the Pepsi Lounge (1st Floor)

11:30 a.m. – Tour & Story Time in Greenville Symphony Orchestra

Family Fun Days are included with your general admission and FREE for children ages 2 and under.

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Connections Café - Global Language of Headwear
2023-05-11 14:00 - 15:00 | SC
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 month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

May 11 | 2:00 p.m.
The Global Language of Headwear

Join us Thursday, May 11, and explore cultures from across the globe through this exhibition, which demonstrates that each society can be viewed though a similar lens.

Lunchbox Learning
2023-05-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
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 young age. As mayor, he transformed Greenville and held the distinction of serving as the city’s first Jewish mayor. Heller served at a pivotal time in Greenville’s history, helping to reshape Greenville’s downtown by reducing the number of lanes on Main Street, planting trees, embracing open-air dining, and helping to recruit new companies to the area.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-05-18 10:00 - 11:00 | SC
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 with admission for all other guests.

The May 18 Drop-In Tour will include:
The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality
Through the Years: Kenny Rogers Photographs of America
Greenville Symphony 75 Years: Concerts and Community

Drop-In Tours depart from the Main Lobby on the first floor.

No reservations are required, but non-members must purchase admission from the Welcome Desk to attend a Drop-In Tour.

Homeschool Day - Training Our Soldiers
2023-05-19 13:30 - 15:00 | SC
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 the history behind the Greenville Army Air Base and the Army training base, Camp Croft in Spartanburg. After the tour, children will examine and get hands-on with actual World War II artifacts.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, May 19 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: May 19 is open to children in 1st-12th grade.

WHY: Get hands-on with history while incorporating state standards

COST: $10 per student & $12 per adult

UHM MEMBERS COST: $6 per student & Adults are FREE

Neighborhood Night
2023-06-01 17:30 - 20:30 | SC
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 programing for underserved children, families, and adults.

WHEN: Thursday, June 1, 2023 | 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
WHERE: Upcountry History Museum
HOW: Drop-in to explore the Museum and its changing exhibitions. No registration required.
WHY: Neighborhood Nights demonstrate the Museum’s commitment to accessibility, regardless of economic constraints by providing full access to the Museum’s diverse exhibitions.
COST: FREE!
QUESTIONS: Call (864)467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org

Family Fun Day
2023-06-03 10:00 - 14:00 | SC
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 from around the globe, there will be fun for all ages.

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Connections Café - Eric Carle
2023-06-08 14:00 - 15:00 | SC
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 month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

June 8 | 2:00 p.m.
Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit

Join us Thursday, June 8, and explore the world of Eric Carle’s children’s books.

Lunchbox Learning
2023-06-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
Lost Restaurants of Greenville
Presented by Mr. John Nolan
Local historian, John Nolan, explores the great culinary history of Greenville, South Carolina. While today’s visitors and locals enjoy a diverse and acclaimed culinary landscape, Lost Restaurants of Greenville tells a story of the past, and how it shaped the present. Some will remember recent favorites like the American Grocery Restaurant, which helped pioneer the farm-to-table movement. Others will remember longtime favorites like Carpenter Bros. Drug Store, Charlie’s Steak House, and Gene’s Restaurant that were around for three or four generations. Few in the second half of the twentieth century might have dined at one of Vince Perone’s restaurants for some special occasion. Author and tour guide John Nolan recalls the fond memories of the owners and their cuisines, with recipes included.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Girl Scout Night at the Museum
2023-06-22 16:00 - 20:00 | SC
Calling all local Brownie and Junior Girl Scouts! Make plans now to experience an unique, after-hours night at the Museum.
When: Thursday, June 22 | 4PM-8PM
Who: Brownies and Juniors (2nd – 5th grade)
Price: $20 per scout
Description: Scouts will partake in guided tours and hands-on activities that center around early Upcountry history, such as Catawba pottery and Revolutionary Era spy tactics to common Civil War era snacks and dress. Enjoy a pizza dinner with plenty of exploration and playtime throughout the Museum.
Additional Information:

Participants limited to 40.
This is a Scouts only event with drop-off beginning at 4PM.
The event will conclude at 8PM and pick-up beginning at 7:45PM.
If you would like to register more than one Girl Scout, please contact Kristen Pace (information listed below).

Please reach out to UHM Director of Education & Programs, Kristen Pace, with any questions or concerns at (864)467-3100 x118 or email kristen@upcountryhistory.org.

Story Time at the Library
2023-06-23 10:00 - 10:30 | SC
Story Times around Town
Join the UHM Education Team at the library for a special story time to celebrate the Museum’s summer exhibition, Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit! Enjoy group story time and meet the very popular and hungry caterpillar.
WHEN: Friday, June 23 | 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Hughes Main Library – Greenville County Library System
COST: This event is free and open to children and their caregivers.
HOW: No registration is required. Simply check-in with the front desk at the Hughes Main Library upon arrival.

Saturday Toddler Time!
2023-06-24 10:30 - 11:30 | SC
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle’s colorful picture books, as the Museum hosts Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit!
Little ones will enjoy playtime, group story time with snack and juice, and the chance to MEET the Very Hungry Caterpillar!

Toddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE.

Toddler Time is generously sponsored by:

Toddler Time!
2023-06-27 10:30 - 11:30 | SC

Story Time at TCMU
2023-06-29 12:00 - 13:00 | SC
Story Times around Town
Join the UHM Education Team at The Children’s Museum of the Upstate for a special story time to celebrate the Upcountry History Museum’s summer exhibition, Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit! Enjoy group story time and meet the very popular and hungry caterpillar.
WHEN: Thursday, June 29 | 12:00 p.m.
WHERE: The Children’s Museum of the Upstate – Heritage Green
COST: This event is included with your TCMU admission.
HOW: Advance tickets are available and recommended to guarantee a reserved spot. Purchase tickets HERE!

Story Time at Swamp Rabbit Cafe
2023-06-30 09:00 - 09:30 | SC
Story Times around Town
Join the UHM Education Team at the Swamp Rabbit Café for a special story time to celebrate the Museum’s summer exhibition, Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit! Enjoy group story time and meet the very popular and hungry caterpillar.
WHEN: Friday, June 30 | 9:00 a.m.
WHERE: Swamp Rabbit Café | 205 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville, SC 29611
COST: This event is free and open to children and families.
HOW: No registration is required. Just look for the large and hungry caterpillar!

Saturday Toddler Time!
2023-07-08 10:30 - 11:30 | SC
Spark your child’s innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging!

Step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle’s colorful picture books, as the Museum hosts Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit. Little ones will also explore wildfire safety and prevention with the photography exhibit Facing the Inferno: The Wildfire Photography of Kari Greer.
Come out and enjoy exhibit playtime, themed game stations, museum-wide scavenger hunt, and a group story time with snack and juice.

Toddler Times are included with general admission and all children ages 2 and under are FREE.

Connections Café - Frontiers Past and Future
2023-07-13 14:00 - 15:00 | SC
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 month at 2:00 p.m.
Admission is free for all participants and caregivers.

July 13 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us on Thursday, July 13, and explore Frontiers Past and Future: The William Bradshaw Collection.

SOLD OUT - An Evening with Mac Arnold
2023-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | SC
“Come on everybody, let’s get in the groove. Just enjoy yourself, while we play the blues.”

With a career beginning in the 1950s, world-renowned blues legend and South Carolina native, Dr. Mac Arnold helped create a distinctive musical movement and ultimately shape the electric blues sound that would go on to inspire rock and roll. Over the years, Arnold’s career included numerous performances with fellow musicians, such as Muddy Waters, James Brown, B.B. King, Otis Redding, John Lee Hooker, The Temptations, Eric Clapton, and Paul Butterfield.
Join Dr. Mac Arnold for a special evening of storytelling and acoustic performances as he shares memories from his life and storied career while exploring the roots and evolution of the Upcountry’s unique relationship with the Piedmont Blues.

Each ticket reservation will include two, complimentary drinks tickets.
The Museum will serve light hors d’oeuvres of the southern variety along with sweet tea, beer, and wine.

SOLD OUT!

An Evening with Mac Arnold is generously sponsored by
