Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-02-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

February 23 Drop-In Tour will include:
Works by Warhol
Andy Warhol: Endangered Species
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.

Family Fun Day!
2023-02-25 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | SC
One of the 20th century’s best-known artists, Andy Warhol made his name in the early 1960s with paintings and prints of brands, celebrities, and foods ranging from Marilyn Monroe and Elizabeth Taylor to Coca-Cola and Campbell’s Soup.
Did you know Warhol was also a environmental activist?
His “Endangered Species” portfolio played a huge role in raising awareness of these endangered species and generated funds for their preservation.

Learn more on Saturday, February 25, as UHM staff leads guided exhibit tours. Families will also enjoy group story times, games, and craft stations.

10:15 a.m. – Drop-In Tour of Works by Warhol (15-minutes)
10:30 a.m. – Group Story Time in Works by Warhol
11:00 a.m. – Drop-In Tour of Andy Warhol: Endangered Species
11:15 a.m. – Group activity on 1st Floor (Main Lobby)

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

Family Fun Days are generously sponsored by:

Symphony Insight with Caroline Ulrich
2023-03-01 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | SC
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Symphony Insight with Caroline Ulrich on March 1 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Upcountry History Museum. Caroline has crafted a guided tour to introduce Concerto for Flute by C.P.E BACH with demonstrations from the flute.
Join us on Friday, March 10 at 7:30 PM, Saturday, March 11 at 7:30 PM, and Sunday, March 12 at 3:00 PM at Gunter Theater to hear Caroline Ulrich play with the Greenville Symphony Orchestra. The program includes C.P.E BACH: Concerto for Flute and SHCHEDRIN: Carmen Suite.

Caroline Ulrich Biography
Principal flutist of the Greenville Symphony, Caroline Ulrich enjoys an extensive orchestral performing career in North and South Carolina. Previously, Maestro Edvard Tchivzhel selected her to perform Mozart’s Flute Concerto in G Major, Lukas Foss’s Renaissance Concerto, the Ibert Concerto, JS Bach’s Suite in b minor, and Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp, with John Wickey.
Caroline also performs with the Spartanburg Philharmonic, South Carolina Philharmonic, Asheville Symphony Orchestra, and Rock Hill Philharmonic. Previous appointments include the Springfield Symphony (IL), Waterloo-Cedar Falls Symphony, and Augusta (GA) Opera. Dr. Ulrich is on the faculty of Furman University. Previously she was the flute instructor at SC Governor’s School for the Arts and Humanities, Luther College, and Clemson University.
Along with Carla Copeland Burns, Erinn Frechette, and Amy Orsinger Whitehouse, Caroline Ulrich is a founding member of FLUTE4. The group champions new works for the flute quartet and performs throughout the Southeast and Midwest. She is also active with Lillian Buss Pearson, piano, as a collaborative recitalist.
When not performing, Caroline enjoys hiking, gardening, reading, cooking, eating(!), and visiting art museums.

Through The Years: Kenny Rogers' Photographs of America
2023-03-04 10:00 - 2023-06-18 17:00 UTC | SC
March 4 – June 18, 2023
Through the Years: Kenny Rogers’ Photographs of America, a special exhibition organized by The Kenny Rogers Estate, highlights a little-known facet of a multi-talented man, shedding new light on the seriousness of Rogers’ pursuit of his hobby of making great images. Through the Years presents a selection of 60 of Rogers’ stunning color and black and white photographs of America, its celebrities, and working people.
Although Kenny Rogers wrote and sang “You Can’t Make Old Friends,” the worldwide music icon, multiple Grammy Award-winner, and Country Music Hall of Fame Member made many new friends in the process of creating hundreds of celebrity portraits. Eighteen of these, many inscribed to Rogers by the subject, are among the highlights in the exhibition.
Rogers began shooting pictures with a Kodak Brownie Hawkeye in the mid-1960s, and his interest grew when he was introduced to fashion, and celebrity photographer Milton H. Greene famed for his Marilyn Monroe portraits.
Rogers’ two most notable mentors were famed portrait photographer Yousuf Karsh, and John Sexton, a noted landscape photographer who served as Ansel Adams’ late-in-life assistant.
Photography gave Rogers a creative outlet apart from the fast-paced life of an entertainer. Crisscrossing America on his travels and concert tours Rogers took every opportunity to get out and shoot pictures, documenting unique views of North America and the people he met. He made friends with many of them, and they subtly informed his art along the way.
A revered photographer, Rogers received an Honorary Master of Photography degree from the Professional Photographers of America in 2014. In 2017, he was honored with the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the International Photography Hall of Fame and Museum in St. Louis, MO. Rogers published three books of his photography in 1986, 1987, and 2001.
The Upcountry History Museum is the second museum to host the stunning results of Rogers’ photography. In addition to the selection of 60 photographs, the exhibition will include artifacts and archival materials from Rogers’ personal vault, providing a comprehensive look at Kenny Rogers’ diverse artistic outlets.
Support provided by

Connections Café - Kenny Rogers' Photographs of America
2023-03-09 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

March 9 | 2:00 p.m.
Through The Years: Kenny Rogers Photographs of America

Join us Thursday, March 9, and explore the photography of music legend, Kenny Rogers.

Saturday Toddler Time
2023-03-11 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | 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:

Lunchbox Learning
2023-03-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Upcountry History Museum, 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, 29601, United States
“Voices from Meadowbrook Park”
Presented by Mr. Mike Chibbaro
Join local sports historian, Mike Chibbaro, for a presentation and discussion about the rich history of Meadowbrook and Mayberry, two historic parks that were located on the site of Greenville’s new Unity Park. Meadowbrook was the home of professional baseball in Greenville from 1938-1972 and more than 40 Hall of Famers appeared at the park. The adjacent Mayberry, which opened in the 1920s for Black children who were not allowed to play in the city’s segregated parks was the site of neighborhood softball and baseball leagues and welcomed athletes from Sterling High School, along with semi-professional Negro League teams.

Lunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:

Homeschool Day - American Revolution
2023-03-17 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | SC
Our Stars and Stripes: The Revolutionary War in SC
Travel back in time as we explore the role played by SC in the American Revolutionary War. Children will learn about the founding of the United States and life during colonial times and even examine special techniques used to share “war correspondences.” While comparing Patriots and Loyalists, they will also learn about key figures from South Carolina and each person’s direct impact on the war.

WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day

WHEN: Friday, March 17 | 1:30 p.m.

WHERE: Upcountry History Museum

HOW: March 17 is open to children in 2nd-5th 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

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 (America/New_York) | SC

Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
2023-03-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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:

The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality
2023-03-25 10:00 - 2023-06-04 17:00 UTC | SC
“Hats and headdresses are a unique and powerful lens through which one can view the human experience.”
Stacey W. Miller, Curator, The Global Language of Headwear Exhibition

The Global Language of Headwear: Cultural Identity, Rites of Passage, and Spirituality, a national traveling exhibition, organized by International Arts and Artists, Washington, DC, will make its only Southeastern United States stop in Greenville, SC, at the Upcountry History Museum.
Developed by independent ethnographic curator Stacey W. Miller, the exhibition 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.
Organized in five distinct categories – Cultural Identity; Power, Prestige, and Status; Ceremonies and Celebrations; Spiritual Beliefs; and Protection – the exhibition showcases these mutual themes amid a range of traditions.
The exhibition pays tribute to the stunning diversity of the world’s cultures. The hats and headdresses are part of a private collection of 1300 extraordinary pieces of international headwear that date from the mid to late 20th century.
From headdresses and helmets to turbans and crowns, visitors will explore the vital role of ceremonial headwear throughout diverse cultural customs, beliefs and rituals. Transcending utilitarian purposes, each head covering is a work of art – not merely because of the skill required to make it, but also as a singular expression of creativity and cultural meaning. The profusion of shapes, styles, and materials, as well as the ingenious use of embellishments to decorate the hats, are limited only by imagination.
The beliefs and rituals of these many cultures, and the ceremonial objects that accompany them, ultimately unite an international community. Comparatively, both the Plains Indian feathered war bonnet and the Congolese Misango MaPende crown, both featured in the exhibition, though from vastly different regions and civilizations, represent a position of leadership and status, and only those who have earned the right to wear one may do so.
The Global Language of Headwear exhibition colorfully demonstrates that each distinct society can be viewed through a similar lens of rites of passage, heritage, and identity.
Support provided by

NOW OPEN - The Global Language of Headwear
2023-03-26 13:00 - 17:00 UTC | SC

Neighborhood Night
2023-04-06 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | SC

Homeschool Day - Global Language of Headwear
2023-04-21 13:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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

Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit
2023-05-20 10:00 - 2023-09-10 17:00 UTC | SC
May 20 – September 10, 2023
Colorful adventures in literacy and STEAM learning await in the special exhibition, “Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit,” making its Southeastern United States debut at the Upcountry History Museum, Greenville, SC.
At this play-and-learn exhibit, co-organized by The Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, Amherst, Massachusetts, and the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, visitors step into the pages of author and illustrator Eric Carle’s colorful picture books and experience them as artist and reader, while discovering and playing with five special insects from his well-known children’s books.
Carle’s classic “Very” book series, is reimagined in the 2,500 square foot exhibition. Utilizing Carle’s hand-painted tissue paper collage technique, the exhibit presents the five “Very” special insects who invite visitors to join them on their journeys of discovery.
Through interactive experiences, visitors become the “tiny and very hungry Caterpillar,” following along his iconic path. They also weave a web with the “Very Busy Spider;” find their light with the “Very Lonely Firefly;” make the “Very Clumsy Click Beetle” flip and jump; and compose a night symphony with the “Very Quiet Cricket.”
In the “Reading Zone” children and their caregivers explore visual literacy and reading through words, pictures and video. Visitors are invited to listen to Eric Carle read his stories and talk about his process or read their own favorite Eric Carle story with a friend
Each of the “Very” stories are a testament to Eric Carle’s love of nature, his respect for the emotional lives of children, and his recurring themes of friendship, creativity, and the power of imagination.
The creator of more than seventy books, Eric Carle (1929-2021) combined winsome stories and lively collages that appeal to young readers and adults alike. While Carle’s stories are charming, they’re layered with information too. As children read his books about animals, families, nature, and fables, they also learn their colors, numbers, and letters. Eric Carle focused on making learning accessible and fun – and in the process, he invited children to fall in love with books and reading.

Support provided by
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Neighborhood Night
2023-06-01 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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:
