An Evening with Glenis Redmond
My Life Sounds Like a Poem: A YA Novel-in-Verse About Peg Leg Bates Join acclaimed poet and storyteller Glenis Redmond for a special evening at the Upcountry History Museum on April 24th as she shares selections from her upcoming YA novel-in-verse, My Life Sounds Like a Poem. This powerful work brings to life the story of Clayton “Peg Leg” Bates, the legendary one-legged... Read more »
UHM Homeschool Day – Lady Bird Johnson
Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson Explore a special exhibition on the life and legacy of Lady Bird Johnson, the former first lady that was most often associated with promoting environmental conservation and the wildflowers that brighten the country's landscape. Join us on Homeschool Day as we examine the broader story of Mrs.... Read more »
Lady Bird Johnson – A Legacy of Scenic Beauty Gala Event
You are cordially invited to a Gala Event celebrating the Upcountry History Museum’s newest exhibition Beautification: The Environmental Legacy of Lady Bird Johnson on loan from the LBJ Presidential Library and Museum, located at the University of Texas, Austin. The exhibition, beginning its national tour at the Upcountry History Museum, includes letters, photographs, clothing and artifacts... Read more »
Connections Café – South Carolina History: The Catawba and the Cherokee
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 »
Privies, Pipes, and Progress…
Privies, Pipes, and Progress... May 10, 2025 – October 5, 2026 Renewable Water Resources Celebrates 100 Years of Cleaning Water November 1, 1928, ushered in a new era for the Upcountry as the then Greater Greenville Sewer District began operations at the recently completed Mauldin Road treatment plant. The realization of this “modern sewerage system”... Read more »
Lunchbox Learning
Upcountry History Museum 540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC, United StatesSouth Carolina's Matilda Evans: A Medical Pioneer Presented by Dr. Walter B. Curry Born four years after the end of slavery, Matilda Arabella Evans, who grew up on a family farm in eastern Aiken County, South Carolina, was the first African American and first woman in licensed to practice medicine in South Carolina and an... Read more »
Family Fun Day – Dinosaurs
Hear the roars, feel the rattle of pounding footsteps, and marvel at the incredible creatures when the world of Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice returns to the Upcountry History Museum! Saturday, May 24 10AM – 12PM | Doors will be open until 5PM Adults – $14 | Kids (ages 3-18) $10 Kids ages 2... Read more »
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice
Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice May 24, 2025 – September 21, 2025 Dinosaurs will roar into Upstate South Carolina, when the Upcountry History Museum presents Dinosaurs: Land of Fire and Ice. Crossing the threshold of this special exhibition means traveling back in time to explore the Age of the Dinosaurs. As visitors move through the exhibit... Read more »
Neighborhood Night
Access for All! UHM is open on the first Thursday evening of select months throughout 2025. 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... Read more »
Bingo at the Museum
Bam! Pow! BINGO! Join us for an action-packed morning of Superhero Bingo at the Upcountry History Museum! Suit up in your favorite Marvel costume and test your luck (and your hero knowledge) in a morning where bingo balls fly faster than a Quinjet! Between bingo rounds, explore Avengers: Endgame - The Exhibition or stop by... Read more »
