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“We Didn’t Wait For Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall
“We Didn’t Wait For Freedom”: Civil War Narrative Quilts by Vera Hall August 26, 2023 – February 18, 2024 The Upcountry History Museum is honored to host a selection of quilts created by quilter and history maker, Vera P. Hall. A retired educator and councilwoman from Baltimore, Maryland, Hall is described by Baltimore residents as... Read more »
Splash & Bubbles Dive In, Lend A Fin
September 23, 2023 – February 4, 2024 Explorers of all ages will dive into the incredible world of ocean exploration when Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin makes it’s only South Carolina stop at the Upcountry History Museum. Visitors will join Splash, Bubbles, and the Reeftown Rangers in exploring marine biology, ocean science, and different... Read more »
The Bias Inside Us
The Bias Inside Us October 7, - November 5, 2023 October 7, - November 5, 2023 The Bias Inside Us—an exhibition and community engagement project from the Smithsonian—is an exploration of the social science, psychology, and consequences of implicit bias. Bias is an innate human trait; we all have it. Being aware of our bias... Read more »
Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project
October 21, 2023 – January 14, 2024 “I carry a gun, but my real weapon is my camera.” Stacy Pearsall Retired Air Force Staff Sergeant and aerial combat photojournalist Stacy Pearsall has spent most of her adult life focused on two passions: photography and the military. Pearsall began her career as an Air Force... Read more »
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A Very Grinchy Christmas
A Very Grinchy Christmas November 4, 2023 – January 21, 2024 “Every Who down in Whoville liked Christmas a lot. But the Grinch who lived just North of Whoville did not.” from How the Grinch Stole Christmas, published 1957 It began as a children’s book on the biggest theft in history. Then it transformed... Read more »
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Connections Café – Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veterans Portrait Project
Connections Café – Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veterans Portrait Project
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... Read more »
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Free Admission for U.S. Veterans
Free Admission for U.S. Veterans
In honor of those that served, the Upcountry History Museum is offering free admission for all U.S. Veterans on Saturday, November 11. Museum Hours are 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM with these current exhibitions on display:
Toddler Time – Veterans Day
Toddler Time – Veterans Day
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Enjoy exhibit playtime in Splash and Bubbles, Dive In, Lend a Fin! and take time to explore the Veterans Portraits from Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall. Little ones can take part in themed game stations, museum-wide scavenger hunt, and... Read more »
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Lunchbox Learning
Lunchbox Learning
Catawba Culture, Pottery, and Folklore Presented by Dr. Stephen Criswell, USC Lancaster Indigenous artists from what is now known as the Catawba Nation have been continuously making hand-formed pottery from clay harvested around the Catawba River for over 6000 years. This talk will introduce the audience to Catawba Nation pottery, its history, traditional forms, and... Read more »
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History After Dark: THE SIXTIES
History After Dark: THE SIXTIES
Thursday, November 16 | 5:30 p.m. A decade marked by the Civil Rights Movement, the Vietnam War, antiwar protests, political assassinations, and counterculture movements, the 1960s in America was a turbulent and divisive era. However, it was also a time that inspired remarkable cultural innovation in music, art, fashion, and individualism. Closer to home, these... Read more »
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Homeschool Day – The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project
Homeschool Day – The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran’s Portrait Project
Hard Earned: The Military Photographs of Stacy Pearsall & The Veteran's Portrait Project WHAT: UHM Homeschool Day WHEN: Friday, November 17 | 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry History Museum HOW: November 17 is open to children in 1st-12th grade. WHY: Learn about the principles of photography. COST: $10 per student & $12 per... Read more »
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Toddler Time with Moana
Toddler Time with Moana
Spark your child's innate curiosity through hands-on play that is educational and engaging! Join MOANA as the Museum hosts Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin! This exhibit allows children to immerse themselves in a larger-than-life marine environment and introduces them to the incredible world of ocean exploration. Come out and enjoy exhibit playtime,... Read more »
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Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
Drop-In Tour: Changing Exhibitions
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... Read more »
