WWI
Lunchbox Learning
Remember Old Hickory Presenter: Don Koonce The 30th Infantry Division broke the Hindenburg line in 1918, which led to the end of World War I and created a lasting legacy for our local community. The Old Hickory Division, as the 30th was known, trained at Camp Sevier in Greenville and included hundreds of local soldiers as well... Read more »
Answering the Call… From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI
World War I. The Great War. The “war to end all wars.” It was a war that began on July 28, 1914, and saw major nations of the world mobilize armies into expected alliances. It was also a war that three years later on April 6, 1917, brought the United States into its first major international conflict... Read more »
Drop In Tour: WWI
Explore Answering the Call: From Recruit to the Front Lines of WWI with a guided tour by Museum staff. Tours are approximately 45 minutes in length. Please note the tour is all standing, there are no seats in the exhibition. Tours are included with regular admission and will begin at 3:00 p.m. from the base... Read more »
American History Book Club
Janet Hudson, Ph.D., Historian Topic: Reform in World War I Era South Carolina Recommended reading: Reform in World War I Era South Carolina by Dr. Janet Hudson Lunch: Chicken and rice casserole, deviled eggs, green pea salad, rolls, and brownies Make your reservations Optional Lunch ($15) at 11:30 a.m. Program begins at Noon in the Resource Room... Read more »
All Quiet on the Western Front: An Evening with Erich Remarque
Reception - 5:30 pm Program - 6:00 pm After serving in the German army during WWI, Erich Maria Remarque explored the haunting sounds and sights of the battlefield in his 1928 novel, All Quiet on the Western Front. Join Dr. George Frein for an evening with Erich Maria Remarque, as the author reflects on his... Read more »
Veteran’s Tribute Day
Join us for the annual Veterans Day celebration at the Upcountry History Museum. Free admission for veterans and military personnel all day. Drop in activities include letters to soldiers with the American Red Cross, poppy pin crafts, artifact touch table, and a scavenger hunt for children. Special programming includes: 9:00 am: Coffee Talk with Dr.... Read more »
February Flicks
Commemorating the "Great War" in Film A Farewell to Arms (1932) FREE to Museum Members FREE with admission for all other guests
February Flicks
Commemorating the "Great War" in Film Sergeant York (1941) FREE to Museum Members FREE with admission for all other guests
February Flicks
Commemorating the "Great War" in Film The African Queen (1951) FREE to Museum Members FREE with admission for all other guests
Lunchbox Learning
The Carolinas and the First World War Presenter: Dr. M. Ryan Floyd, Lander University Dr. Floyd explores the political, social, and economic impact of the Great War on the American South. Programs run from 12 Noon – 1:00 PM FREE to members – Regular admission for other guests Drinks and Dessert Provided
