UHM Kids Book Club
2019-06-25 15:30 - 17:00 UTC | SC
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading the book listed below.
Spring 2019: American History with Jack and Annie

June 25 ~ Hurricane Heroes in Texas

UHM Book Club is FREE to museum members and regular admission for all other guests. To sign your child up in advance call 864-467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org.
Looking for a copy of one of these titles? Try the Greenville County Library! The Library carries all of these books and so many more.
The Upcountry History Museum is a proud participant of READ Greenville!

UHM Kids Book Club
2019-07-09 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading the book listed below.
Summer and Fall 2019: Ancient Civilizations with Jack and Annie

July 9 ~ Nigh of the Ninjas

UHM Book Club is FREE to museum members and regular admission for all other guests. To sign your child up in advance call 864-467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org.
Looking for a copy of one of these titles? Try the Greenville County Library! The Library carries all of these books and so many more.
The Upcountry History Museum is a proud participant of READ Greenville!

Neighborhood Night
2019-07-11 17:30 - 20:30, 2019-09-05 17:30 - 20:30 UTC
The Museum will be open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2019. Neighborhood Nights will run from 5:30-8:30 pm during which time admission to the museum and all museum exhibitions will be FREE.
Neighborhood Nights will include story times for younger visitors and book give-a-ways for children. Books will be connected to the theme of the current changing exhibitions.
We hope that through Neighborhood Nights we can show that museums are available for families regardless of economic constraints. No registration is required. Book give-a-ways are limited in number and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis, as guests leave the Museum. Due to limited number of books, the new policy will be one book per family with children in attendance at the event.
For questions please email info@upcountryhistory.org.

Movies at the Museum
2019-07-12 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Summer Matinee Movies
Experience the classics on the big screen.
Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests.
Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains!
Friday, July 12 at 2:00 pm
Von Ryan’s Express (1965)

Toddler Time!
2019-07-16 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Come out and celebrate all things AMERICA with fire trucks, trains, baseball, apple pie and so much more! We will have fun patriotic games and the Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails exhibit will provide more than enough entertainment for your little ones. Each toddler will also receive a juice box and snack for our story time, so mark those calendars now!
Children ages 3 and under are FREE.

Upcoming Toddler Times:

Tuesday, August 20 – Mad Hatter Tea Party with Alice
Tuesday, September 17 – Bug’s Life of Alice’s Wonderland with The Greenville Zoo!
Tuesday, October 15 – A Royal Party with Alice!

Lunchbox Learning
2019-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
The Real Alice
July 17 at Noon
Presenter: Kathryn Smith
Join local author and avid reader, Kathryn Smith, for an afternoon exploration of Alice. From the theories behind the inspiration, to the many artistic interpretations, Alice has become a recognizable character for generations of readers. Program in partnership with the current special exhibition, “Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice’s Wonderland.”
Spend your lunchtime at the Museum learning about interesting and sometimes unexpected aspects of history. Presentations are held in the Museum’s theater and feature both high quality sound and cinematic video experiences.
Programs run from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM
FREE to members – Regular admission for other guests
Drinks and Dessert Provided
For reservations call the museum at 864-467-3100 or info@upcountryhistory.org

Movies at the Museum
2019-07-19 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Experience the classics on the big screen.
Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests.
Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains!
Friday, July 19 at 2:00 pm
Murder on the Orient Express (1974)

UHM Kids Book Club
2019-07-23 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading the book listed below.
Summer and Fall 2019: Ancient Civilizations with Jack and Annie

July 23 ~ Dragon of the Red Dawn

UHM Book Club is FREE to museum members and regular admission for all other guests. To sign your child up in advance call 864-467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org.
Looking for a copy of one of these titles? Try the Greenville County Library! The Library carries all of these books and so many more.
The Upcountry History Museum is a proud participant of READ Greenville!

Movies at the Museum
2019-07-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Summer Matinee Movies
Experience the classics on the big screen.
Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests.
Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains!
Friday, July 26 at 2:00 pm
The General (1926)

Family Fun Day
2019-07-27 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
All aboard for our July Family Fun Day! Come in the morning to meet Alice, then in the afternoon enjoy sweet treats from Pink Mama’s Ice Cream truck. There will be games, crafts, story times, and the Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails exhibit is worth the visit alone.

Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Family Fun Days are FREE with regular Museum admission.

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for our next Family Fun Day:

Saturday, August 31 – Imagining the animals of Alice’s Wonderland with The Greenville Zoo!

Movies at the Museum
2019-08-02 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Summer Matinee Movies
Experience the classics on the big screen.
Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests.
Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains!
Friday, August 2 at 2:00 pm
The Lady Vanishes (1938)

Movies at the Museum
2019-08-09 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Summer Matinee Movies
Experience the classics on the big screen.
Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests.
Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains!
Friday, August 9 at 2:00 pm
Strangers on a Train (1951)

Saturday Toddler Time!
2019-08-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
It’s full steam ahead as we explore all things trains and locomotives! Besides playing in the incredible “Thomas & Friends” exhibit, we will have games designed specifically for your little ones along with juice and snacks for our story time.

History Speaks - WWII
2019-08-10 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
“History Speaks” allows YOU the chance to share YOUR stories! We want to hear about your experiences and memories, and to kick off this program series we are going to explore WWII in the Upcountry.
There will be a brief presentation with local WWII artifacts followed by a short documentary. Afterwards, there will be time for everyone to share their stories of growing up and living through the WWII-era. Or, even share your stories that have been passed down from friends and family members.
This program is great for all ages and it is included with your general admission. Snacks and beverages will be served.

Kids' History Camp
2019-08-10 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Allow your kids the chance to get hands-on with World War II history! Learn about the Upcountry’s influence in World War II, but also see how residents of our area impacted the war effort. We will discuss, explore and even handle actual WWII artifacts (don’t worry…it’s not a live grenade), plus create a fun craft to take home.
To register (limit of 30 kids), please call (864)467-3100.
Cost per participating child is $10.
UHM Members – $2 per participating child
Recommended for children ages 6-13.
One adult per family is free and younger siblings need only pay regular admission.

UHM Kids Book Club
2019-08-13 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading the book listed below.
Summer and Fall 2019: Ancient Civilizations with Jack and Annie

August 13 ~ Vacation Under the Volcano

UHM Book Club is FREE to museum members and regular admission for all other guests. To sign your child up in advance call 864-467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org.
Looking for a copy of one of these titles? Try the Greenville County Library! The Library carries all of these books and so many more.
The Upcountry History Museum is a proud participant of READ Greenville!

Movies at the Museum
2019-08-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Summer Matinee Movies
Experience the classics on the big screen.
Movies at the Museum are FREE to Museum Members and included with regular admission for all other guests.
Summer 2019: Hit the rails with classic films set on, around, or about trains!
Friday, August 16 at 2:00 pm
The General (1926)

Toddler Time!
2019-08-20 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
Join Alice as she hosts a tea party at the Upcountry History Museum! Taking inspiration from the Mad Hatter and summer exhibit, Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice’s Wonderland, this tea party will certainly be unique. Enjoy yummy treats and tea while also meeting Alice at story time!
1st Tea Party: 10:00 a.m.
2nd Tea Party: 11:00 a.m.
May require prior registration. More details coming soon!
Children ages 3 and under are FREE.
Upcoming Toddler Times:

Tuesday, September 17 – Bug’s Life of Alice’s Wonderland with The Greenville Zoo!
Tuesday, October 15 – A Royal Party with Alice

Lunchbox Learning
2019-08-21 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
American Railroads
August 21 at Noon
Presenter: Dr. Roger Grant, Clemson University
Spend your lunchtime at the Museum learning about interesting and sometimes unexpected aspects of history. Presentations are held in the Museum’s theater and feature both high quality sound and cinematic video experiences.
In honor of summer exhibition, “Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails,” Dr. Roger Grant of Clemson University will explore the history and impact of railroads in America. A prolific researcher and writer on the topic of railroads, Dr. Grant is well-known and esteemed among academics and general railfans alike. His life’s work is mainly about railroads and rail companies, but Grant also explores the history of American transportation, putting railroads in the larger context of the history of America and its towns and industries.
Programs run from Noon – 1:00 PM
FREE to members – Regular admission for other guests
Drinks and Dessert Provided
For reservations call the museum at 864-467-3100 or info@upcountryhistory.org

Family Fun Day
2019-08-31 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Saturday, August 31 at 10am – 2pm
The Greenville Zoo will be here from 10am – Noon for the August Family Fun Day as we explore the animals of Wonderland! Meet the “Mock Turtle” and “Frog Footman,” while also enjoying games, craft stations, story times, and play time in our other summer exhibit, Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails.
Family Fun Days are FREE with regular Museum admission.

UHM Kids Book Club
2019-09-10 15:30 - 17:00 UTC
Join the adventures of Jack and Annie as we explore real history through the best selling children’s book series, Magic Tree House! Enjoy games, crafts, and hands-on activities that bring to life the adventures of your favorite storybooks. All Book Club meetings begin at 3:30 pm. Parents: Please prepare for each UHM Kids Book Club by reading the book listed below.
2019 Kids Book Club meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month

September 10 ~ Earthquake in the Early Morning

UHM Book Club is FREE to museum members and regular admission for all other guests. To sign your child up in advance call 864-467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org.
Looking for a copy of one of these titles? Try the Greenville County Library! The Library carries all of these books and so many more.
The Upcountry History Museum is a proud participant of READ Greenville!

Saturday Toddler Time!
2019-09-14 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Join us as we go down the rabbit hole to explore Alice’s Wonderland.
There will be games designed for your little ones, snack and juice for story time, and a fun scavenger hunt.
Children ages 3 and under are FREE.

History Speaks: Textile Capital of the World
2019-09-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
“History Speaks” allows YOU the chance to share YOUR stories! We want to hear about your past, and for the September program we will explore the life of textile mill villages.
There will be a presentation from our senior docent, Charles Blakely, with a display of local mill artifacts. Afterwards, there will be time for everyone to share their own personal stories, memories, and experiences.
This program is great for all ages and it is included with your general admission. Snacks and beverages will be served.

Kids' History Camp: Baseball
2019-09-14 14:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
Allow your kids the chance to get hands-on with history! Learn about America’s pastime and it’s direct influence on life in the Upcountry. After exploring our history we will create a craft for children to take home, and if the weather is nice, enjoy a game outside on the Heritage Lawn.
To register (limit of 30 kids), please call (864)467-3100.
Cost per participating child is $10.
UHM Members – $2 per participating child.
Recommended for children ages 6-12.

Toddler Time!
2019-09-17 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York)
Explore the life of bugs that are featured throughout Lewis Carroll’s Alice in Wonderland; as we welcome our good friends from The Greenville Zoo! See some of these creatures up-close and personal, while learning all about them with the best experts in town. We will have games, juice and snacks, story time, and of course, BUGS!
Children ages 3 and under are FREE.

Upcoming Toddler Time:

Tuesday, October 15 – A Royal Party with Alice

Toddler Time is included with your general admission.
Adults – $10
Senior Adults – $9
Children (ages 4-18) – $8
Any other questions, just give us a call at (864)467-3100 and we are happy to help!

Lunchbox Learning
2019-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Lewis Carroll, Behind the Looking Glass
September 18 at Noon
Presenter: Dr. David Coombs, Clemson University
In honor of the current special exhibition, “Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice’s Wonderland,” English professor, Dr. David Coombs, joins Lunchbox Learning to discuss the life of Lewis Carroll and the world of Victorian Oxford in which he lived and wrote, including how his work in mathematics and philosophy informed the Alice books.
Spend your lunchtime at the Museum learning about interesting and sometimes unexpected aspects of history. Presentations are held in the Museum’s theater and feature both high quality sound and cinematic video experiences.
Programs run from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM
FREE to members – Regular admission for other guests
Drinks and Dessert Provided
For reservations call the museum at 864-467-3100 or info@upcountryhistory.org

Early Closing
2019-09-20 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed, Friday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but we will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. Thank you for understanding.

Homeschool Day *RESCHEDULED*
2019-09-20 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York)
Down the Rabbit Hole: Imagining Alice’s Wonderland
Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances we will be closed, Friday, Sept. 20 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause but we will resume regular business hours tomorrow, Saturday, Sept. 21 at 10 a.m.
Thank you for understanding.
** RESCHEDULE DATE IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4, AT 1:30 P.M.**

Looking for a way to add some spice to your social studies curriculum? Join us for Homeschool Day!
Each Homeschool Day includes a guided experience in one of the museum’s galleries, hands-on activities in our classrooms, and all day admission to the museum. Programs are multidisciplinary and support South Carolina state standards for social studies.
Click here for frequently asked questions. Click here for a complete list of our Homeschool Day programs for 2019-2020 and pricing information.
Homeschool Days fill up quickly. Purchase your tickets early. Registration will be ONLINE ONLY this year.
Please call the front desk only if you need assistance with online ticketing (864) 467-3100 or email info@upcountryhistory.org.

Museum Day Live!
2019-09-21 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Museum Day Live! is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian Magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. The Museum Day ticket provides free admission for two people on Saturday, September 21, 2019.
Tickets will be available to download on August 15, 2019.
Where will your curiosity lead you this Museum Day?
Let us know @MuseumDay #MuseumDay #YearOfMusic
Read more: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday/museum-day-2019/#sxhWUFI5U7JkBwqj.99
