Back Where I Come From: The Upcountry’s Piedmont Blues
Back Where I Come From, the Upcountry History Museum – Furman University’s newest upcoming, semi-permanent exhibition will take visitors on an enlightening experience through the roots and evolution of the... Read more »
Love a Vet: Honoring Our Military Veterans
Since its inception in 1983, the Upcountry History Museum has committed to honoring the sacrifices, courage, and patriotism of the men and women who have worn a military uniform. Dedicated... Read more »
Imprinting the West: Manifest Destiny, Real and Imagined
Throughout the nineteenth century as Americans pushed west toward the Pacific, they were fascinated by westward expansion in North America. Printed imagery – lithographs and engravings – played an important... Read more »
Under the Arctic: Digging into Permafrost
The Upcountry History Museum will invite visitors to explore real Ice Age fossils, ancient ice cores, climate change, and engineering challenges posed by thawing permafrost when it hosts Under the... Read more »
The Night Before Christmas: The Art of Charles Santore
No other text has been illustrated by picture-book artists as much as "A Visit From Saint Nicholas" or "The Night Before Christmas," attributed to theologian Clement Clarke Moore. The narrative... Read more »
UHM Kids Book Club
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... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning Wednesday, November 13th at Noon November 13th at noon Love a Vet Panel: From Soldier to Civilian, Surviving the Transition Join upstate veterans for a personal look at... Read more »
Homeschool Day
Love a Vet: Honoring Our Military Veterans 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... Read more »
Fall Bus Tour- “Sacred Spaces” with Bill Fitzpatrick
Upcountry History & Sightseeing Historic content combined with great storytelling and legendary locations Discover the Upcountry's "sacred sites" on a day trip to Spartanburg County with author, photographer, and preservationist... Read more »
Films for Our Veterans
Films for Our Veterans Movies at the Museum are FREE to UHM Members and included with admission for all other guests. Saturday, November 16 - 2:00 pm Best Years of... Read more »
