Digging Our History
Students link archaeology and history through a mini dig for artifacts left by Native Americans.
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Overview
About Upcountry History Museum
The Upcountry History Museum presents exhibitions and programs exploring the history of Greenville County and upstate South Carolina from the American Revolution through contemporary culture. The museum offers family-friendly educational programming and special events for visitors of all ages.
Made for
- The museum's mission is connecting people, history and culture in Greenville County.
- Located at Heritage Green in downtown Greenville, the museum promotes the history of the Upcountry's 15 counties.
- Connections Café is a monthly program with the Alzheimer's Association for people living with early-stage Alzheimer's or dementia.
- A 10-month lecture series meets on the first Tuesday of listed months.
- The museum invites visitors to share local stories, memories, and experiences.
- Trained docents can lead families or groups on tours of the museum's exhibits.
- The American History Book Club & Forum was founded in 2008 for museum members who are intellectually curious.
- Field trip programs are tailored for students in grades K5-12.
- Field trip programs align with South Carolina Social Studies standards.
- The venue has a convenient downtown location with a private parking lot.
- Bands, dancing, outside catering and bar service are allowed, with a prep kitchen and elevator on hand.
The packages
Our Stars & Stripes
Students compare Patriots and Loyalists during the American Revolution and examine key figures and battles of SC.
Our Ripple Effect
Explores the Reedy River's history and how local environmentalists changed its path.
Training our Soldiers: WWII
Students examine World War II artifacts to learn about home front life.
The Meaning of Money
Covers the changing role of currency in American history.
Our Community: Then & Now
Students investigate artifacts, photographs and maps showing how Greenville's community changed over time.
Civil Rights: Our Protests & Prayers
Students discuss the hardships Greenville student activists faced and overcame.
Full Museum
Covers two full floors including the Mezzanine and a three-sided balcony over the first floor.
First National Bank/Alester Furman Orientation Theater
The orientation theater seats 65 and supports PowerPoint, DVD and photo CD.
Conference Room
A 360-square-foot room with boardroom table seating 10-12 people.
Museum Lobby/First Floor
The lobby space covers the entire first floor and suits groups up to 150.
Event experiences
- A first-floor prep kitchen has an ice maker and a restaurant-grade refrigerator.
How it works
The History Lab
Each field trip program includes a lab with hands-on experiences exploring historical topics.
The Exhibit
Students investigate oral histories, artifacts and primary sources in the exhibit.
Good to know
- Most core programs can also be offered as On-the-Road Field Trips.
- School scholarships with limited funding can help with admission and transportation.
- Joining the book club requires museum membership.
- Advance reservations are suggested for book club programs.
- Groups need to register before the museum visit and pay together.
- Docent-led tours need scheduling at least 2 weeks ahead and take 1 hour 15 minutes to 2 hours.
- Outside snacks and beverages in sealed containers are allowed but must stay in the Pepsi Lounge.
- Large bags and backpacks should be left in the cubby storage area near the front desk.
- Service animals as defined by the ADA are welcome inside the museum.
- Parking in the Hughes Main Library lot means tickets cannot be validated.
- The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday.
Details from upcountryhistory.org