Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesHistoric Grave Sites: Greenville's Textile Mill Cemeteries Presented by Gregory McKee Cemeteries preserve lasting memories of both people and places. Gregory McKee will explore the historic textile mill cemeteries of Greenville, South Carolina; sharing the stories behind several of the region’s once-thriving mills. This program sheds light on the often-overlooked cemeteries connected to these mill... Read more »
Homeschool Day – War Dogs
War Dogs: K9 Military Heroes From the American Revolutionary War to World War I trenches to modern combat zones, children will learn the history and evolution of military working dogs (MWDs). These four-legged soldiers are trained for tasks such as detection, tracking, and protection, combining real-world relevance and heroism. These wooden, life-size sculptures, designed by... Read more »
The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons
The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons January 31, 2026 – May 24, 2026 “Animation isn’t an illusion of life. It is life.” – Chuck Jones, Warner Bros. creator For over 90 years, Warner Bros. animation has brought joy to all ages. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies produced some to the most iconic animated characters –... Read more »
Battleground Carolina: The Snow Campaign of 1775
A 10-month lecture series meeting on the first Tuesday at 5:30 PM of the listed months below. Join historian Durant Ashmore in an engaging lecture series that explores the American Revolutionary War through the lens of South Carolina’s Backcountry, a region whose people, terrain, and battles played a critical role in the struggle for independence. While... Read more »
Connections Café – The History of the Piedmont Blues
Connections Café is a 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... Read more »
Sitting for Justice – The Montgomery Bus Boycott
Sitting for Justice - The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Drawings by Harvey Dinnerstein and Burton Silverman February 14, 2026 – June 7, 2026 In March of 1956, two young artists, Harvey Dinnerstein and Burt Silverman, embarked on a journey to record history in the making. Together, they traveled from New York City to Montgomery, Alabama,... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesThe Super Highway in Upstate South Carolina Presented by William "Lynn" Duncan & Scott Winthrow Completed in 1946, U.S. Highway 29 was a groundbreaking development for the Upstate region of South Carolina, linking Greenville and Spartanburg with what was then considered a state-of-the-art roadway. The highway cuts a winding path through Piedmont, bringing with it... Read more »
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit
Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit May 16, 2026 – September 27, 2026 Young adventurers and their caregivers will travel back in time to unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes and heroines in Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit. Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum is an animated PBS KIDS... Read more »
Connections Café – Picturing America’s Pastime
Connections Café is a 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... Read more »
Connections Café – The History of the Reedy River
Connections Café is a 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... Read more »
