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SUMMARY:The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons
DESCRIPTION:The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons\nJanuary 31\, 2026 – June 14\, 2026 \n  \n“Animation isn’t an illusion of life. It is life.”\n– Chuck Jones\, Warner Bros. creator \n  \nFor over 90 years\, Warner Bros. animation has brought joy to all ages. Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies produced some to the most iconic animated characters – Bugs Bunny\, Porky Pig\, Daffy Duck\, Tweety Bird\, Wile E. Coyote\, Road Runner\, Elmer Fudd\, and more. \nThe classic Warner Bros. short animations were different from any other in that they were made with an adult audience in mind. The funny\, exuberant stories with a breath-taking pace were peppered with sharp satire and references to topical matters and real-life phenomena as well as endless verbal fireworks. Six to seven minutes long\, the cartoons were originally screened in film theatres before the feature film. \nThe Art Of Warner Bros. Cartoons\, an international traveling exhibition\, includes 160 objects and film clips that invite visitors of all ages to explore the history of the legendary Warner Bros. animation studio. The exhibition includes original production artwork\, including drawings\, paintings\, and transparent celluloids used to create some of Warner Studios’ classic cartoon shorts from their 1930 debut through the early 1960s. \nVisitors will explore the elaborate process that went into the making of the classic Warner Bros. cartoons\, considered to be among the finest\, funniest\, and most inventive animated shorts ever made. Vivacious\, colorful and highly animated\, the exhibition traces the development of all of Warner’s cartoon stars and gives a step-by-step breakdown of how animated films are made. \n  \n            \n  \nSupport provided by \n    \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/the-art-of-warner-bros-cartoons/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Sitting for Justice - The Montgomery Bus Boycott
DESCRIPTION:Sitting for Justice – The Montgomery Bus Boycott: Drawings by Harvey Dinnerstein and Burton Silverman\nFebruary 14\, 2026 – May 31\, 2026 \n  \nIn March of 1956\, two young artists\, Harvey Dinnerstein and Burt Silverman\, embarked on a journey to record history in the making. Together\, they traveled from New York City to Montgomery\, Alabama\, to document\, through their drawings\, ordinary people engaged in a mighty endeavor\, a demonstration of civil disobedience which came to be known as the\nMontgomery Bus Boycott. \nWhat began as a local phenomenon received widespread national and international attention\, serving as a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement. The Boycott\, according to the artists\, was “a struggle that went beyond specific issues of segregation in buses\, to address larger concerns of inequality across the nation.” \nDuring their time in Montgomery\, Dinnerstein and Silverman created more than 90 drawings from courtroom scenes to church meetings to portraits of those who chose\, according to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.\, to “walk in dignity rather than ride in humiliation.” The Upcountry History Museum\, in partnership with the Delaware Art Museum\, will present a selection of 30 of these rarely exhibited or published sketches\, in an exhibition commemorating the 70th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. \nThe exhibition traces the artists observations of this event in American history that began with the arrest of Rosa Parks on charges of disorderly conduct on Dec. 1\, 1955\, when she refused to give up her seat on a public bus to a white man. As a result\, the African American community was galvanized to action and the Montgomery Improvement Association was formed\, with the 26-year-old Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.\, as president. The Association filed a suit in federal court on behalf of those discriminated against by the bus service. In 1956\, the federal court ruled in favor of the Association and declared segregated bus service unconstitutional. After an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court\, the boycott finally ended on December 20\, 1956\, when the high court ordered Montgomery to integrate its bus system. \nDinnerstein and Silverman drew Montgomery’s African American citizens walking and carpooling\, listening to speeches by community leaders and civil rights activists\, and participating in the trial that challenged the segregation of public transportation. The exhibition features their drawings\, ranging from expressive portraits to impassioned courtroom drama\, and captures the spectrum of actions and emotions that marked the boycott as a turning point in the struggle for civil rights. \n  \nSupport provided by \n    \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/sitting-for-justice/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Upcountry Road to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril 25\, 2026 – September 5\, 2027  \nIn a war remembered more for battles at Bunker Hill\, Saratoga\, and Yorktown\, it was the events of the Southern Campaign\, 1778-1781\, that finally turned the tide for American independence. The hard-fought war came to an end in 1783\, but not before South Carolina found itself at the frontline of battles against British forces determined to regain control of the war by redirecting their efforts to the Southern colonies.  This central military operation involved strategic battles in the Carolinas\, Georgia\, and Virginia. \nMore than 135 military engagements took place in South Carolina during the Revolutionary War.  Most were skirmishes involving patriots and loyalist militias.  A few\, however\, were battles that directly affected the outcome of the war. \nCommemorating the 250th Anniversary of the United States of America\, the exhibition will focus on Upcountry South Carolina people\, places\, and events.  This major exhibition\, organized by the Upcountry History Museum in partnership with Clemson University and private collectors\, will explore the lesser-known people of Upcountry South Carolina\, who helped turn the 13 colonies into one nation. \nHistoric artifacts\, archival materials\, and accoutrements from soldiers\, civilians\, and diverse groups\, many on loan from private collections\, will illustrate key phases of the war including the path to independence\, colonists to revolutionaries\, the war’s darkest hours\, and the new nation’s formation. \nDiverse perspectives\, including stories of Upcountry South Carolina women\, African Americans (free and enslaved)\, indigenous peoples\, and soldiers will further illustrate what it meant to gain independence and become the United States of America.
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/upcountry-road-to-freedom/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Highlight
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SUMMARY:Connections Café - Upcountry Road to Freedom
DESCRIPTION: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.\nConnections Café meets the second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. \nAdmission is free for all participants and caregivers. \n  \n  \nMay 14\, 2026 | 2:00 p.m.\nJoin us on May 14th to explore Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution.\n  \n  \nConnections Café  is generously sponsored by:\n \n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/connections-cafe-upcountry-road-to-freedom/
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SUMMARY:Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit\nMay 16\, 2026 – September 27\, 2026 \n  \nYoung adventurers and their caregivers will travel back in time to unravel the secrets of world-famous heroes and heroines in Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit. \nXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum is an animated PBS KIDS TV children’s series based on New York Times best-selling author Brad Meltzer and illustrator Chris Eliopoulos children’s book series\, Ordinary People Change the World. \nThe 2\,000 square foot interactive exhibit brings to life the acclaimed PBS KIDS TV series\, which follows kid adventurers Xavier Riddle\, his sister Yadina\, friend Brad; and Berby the flying robot\, as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were children. \nThe imagination-stirring STEAM (science\, technology\, engineering\, art\, math) and early literacy experience is filled with holograms\, heroes\, heroines and engaging activities specially designed for children ages 3-10. Adventurers enter the Secret Museum through a hidden portal – just like in the tv series – to unlock different periods in history and meet inspirational heroes and heroines\, learning about their extraordinary contributions and actions that helped change the world for the better. \nHands-on exploration includes uncovering dinosaur skeletons with paleontologist Mary Anning\, discovering a secret garden with botanist George Washington Carver\, and examining x-rays with chemist Marie Curie. Visitors also travel through a real-life version of Hall of Heroes! A room filled with additional hands-on learning experiences regarding many of the world-changing historical figures featured in the television and book series. \nXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit highlights the importance of empowering children to dream big and recognize their ability to make a real and meaningful difference in the world. Children not only unravel the secrets of heroes and heroines from the past but also learn how they can be role models of the present. In addition to supporting STEAM learning and early literacy\, the exhibit illustrates that when children are encouraged to believe in themselves\, they can accomplish amazing things. \n  \n   \n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/xavier-riddle/
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SUMMARY:Homeschool Day - Upcountry Road to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution\nThe Southern Campaign during the American Revolution marked the turn for the colonist fight for independence. The frontlines in South Carolina were determined to gain control from the British forces in the southern colonies and more than 135 military engagements took place in the colony. Children will learn about Upcountry South Carolina people\, places\, and events during this period. We will explore the Upcountry Road to Freedom: Upstate South Carolina During the American Revolution exhibit learning about the historical artifacts and accoutrements from soldiers\, civilians\, and diverse groups in South Carolina during that period. \n\n  \nWHEN: Friday\, May 22 | 2:00 p.m. \n  \nWHERE: Upcountry History Museum \n  \nHOW: May’s Homeschool Day is open to children in 1st-12th grade \n  \nCOST: $11 per student & $14 per adult \n  \nUHM MEMBERS COST: $7 per student & Adults are FREE \n\n\n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/homeschool-day-upcountry-road-to-freedom/
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SUMMARY:Lunchbox Learning
DESCRIPTION:Backcountry Resistance: South Carolina’s Militia and the Fight for American Independence\n  \nPresented by Carl P. Borick\n  \nIn Backcountry Resistance\, Carl P. Borick delivers a groundbreaking account of the citizen militia that defied British forces in South Carolina’s volatile Backcountry during the pivotal Southern campaign of the Revolutionary War. When Charleston fell in May of 1780 and the Continental Army retreated\, many assumed the Patriot cause in the South had collapsed. In the state’s rugged interior\, though\, partisan militias waged a brutal insurgency that challenged British control and changed the course of the war. \nFocusing on rank-and-file militiamen\, Borick explores how these ordinary men were recruited\, armed\, fed\, and motivated. Drawing on underused pension records and state claims\, he reconstructs their everyday realities and their battlefield experiences. He also examines the war’s devastating effects on civilians\, including enslaved people and women\, who played crucial roles in the struggle. \nRichly detailed and grounded in the human experience of warfare\, Backcountry Resistance offers the most comprehensive portrait to date of South Carolina’s militia during the decisive years of the American War of Independence. \nCarl P. Borick is the Director of the Charleston Museum in Charleston\, SC. He received a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Delaware and a MA in History from the University of Alabama. His previous publications include: A Gallant Defense: The Siege of Charleston\, 1780; Relieve Us of this Burthen: American Prisoners of War in the Revolutionary South\, 1780-1782; and The Charleston Museum: America’s First Museum. \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLunchbox Learning is generously sponsored by:
URL:https://upcountryhistory.org/event/lunchbox-learning-71/
LOCATION:Upcountry History Museum\, 540 Buncombe Street\, Greenville\, SC\, 29601\, United States
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