Upcountry History Museum
Mission: The Upcountry History Museum – Greenville County connects people, history and culture.
The Upcountry History Museum - Furman University, through its collections, programs and exhibitions, preserves and interprets historical subjects pertaining to the Upcountry of South Carolina while bringing museum-quality offerings from around the world to the Upcountry. This is done to encourage people to discover the world and the Upcountry's role in shaping it.
10/04/2024
Just in time for spooky season…. Built by the Rock Falls Manufacturing Company in Sterling, Illinois in the 1890s, this stunning Victorian horse-drawn hearse really put the “fun” in “funeral”!
As the South Carolina Upstate continues to recover from the effects of Hurricane Helene, the Upcountry History Museum encourages residents to reflect on the last six days. UHM is dedicated to preserving the history of the Upstate, including history that was made during last week’s storm.
The Collective Memory Project seeks to preserve the stories, photographs, and experiences of Upstate residents, during and after Hurricane Helene. The link below will take you to a google form where these stories and photos can be shared with the museum, or you can share them on The Collective Memory Project: Stories from Hurricane Helene page.
Please join UHM for Neighborhood Night, October 3, 2024, from 5:30-8:30 PM. Hot coffee and charging stations will be available, as well as opportunities to share your experiences over the last week.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc5k2lgzHaMohhIdgk5hX9j4wFA2yy5NTn3eJYhklG-r8Elng/viewform
10/02/2024
The Upcountry History Museum will reopen tomorrow, October 3! We are happy to report there was no damage to our collections or exhibitions!
There is plenty to see:
Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious!
Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas Muray
Away from Home: American Indian Boarding Schools
Finding the Force: Awakening An Empire
In addition to being open from 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, we will be hosting Neighborhood Night tomorrow from 5:30-8:30 PM. We will be providing charging stations and coffee. To support our recovering community, we will be collecting donations for United Way of Greenville County. Please consider bringing water bottles, flashlights, batteries, canned and dried goods for donation.
09/26/2024
A special thank you to Chris Bainbridge and Ingles Open Road Show for this excellent feature of the Upcountry History Museum!
SIDE NOTE: The Museum is OPEN TODAY through 5PM.
We will be closed tomorrow (FRIDAY) due to Hurricane Helene and the strong likelihood of power outages. Stay safe, folks!
Episode 192: Upcountry History Museum - Ingles Open Road Show We’re time traveling – without the need of a souped up DeLorean. We’re walking back into yesteryear exploring the interesting exhibits of the Upcountry History Museum.
For more than three generations, folks have grown up reading the stories of the ever-mischievous little monkey, “Curious George.” However, not everyone’s as familiar with George’s true origin story and the incredible journey made by his creators, Hans and Margret Rey.
After N**i Germany’s invasion of Poland in 1939 and then Denmark and Norway in 1940, Hi**er continued his blitzkrieg (a swift, focused, and rapid offensive military strategy), setting his eyes on France. The Reys, a Jewish couple married and living in Paris, quickly stashed a few precious belongings and manuscripts in their knapsacks and began a nearly five-month odyssey that would eventually bring them to American shores.
Forced to flee Paris alongside thousands of other refugees in advance of the German occupation, Hans managed to secure over-priced bicycle parts, cleverly assembling two separate bicycles from one tandem bicycle. Although the Reys were living in France during this time, they actually met and married in Rio de Janeiro. Meaning, they had previously acquired Brazilian citizenship. They were extremely fortunate to secure visas that would allow them to travel through various countries, eventually working their way back to Brazil.
On June 14, 1940, Hans and Margret boarded a train for Spain, the same day the German Army marched into Paris, France. Once in Spain, they then traveled to Portugal, arriving in Lisbon on June 23. Soon after they boarded a ship headed for Rio de Janeiro, where they would spend the next three months, awaiting their updated passports.
On October 14, 1940, the Reys arrived in New York City, carrying with them "The Adventures of Fifi" manuscript. The following year that manuscript would be published, however, they changed one small detail; after renaming its main character they also retitled the book to the beloved and now very well known, "Curious George."
George and his adventures have been published in numerous languages around the world, with some countries once again renaming George to Zozo, Bing, Nicke, Coco, or Piete. Regardless of the name, the character created by Hans and Margret Rey over 83 years ago remains a nostalgic icon considered by so many to be a dear childhood friend.
On display now through October 6, bring your little ones to the Upcountry History Museum and explore George’s neighborhood through immersive, hands-on play as we host Curious George™: Let’s Get Curious!
09/18/2024
Bringing Walt Disney Archives and Star Wars costumes to the city of Greenville South Carolina!
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Photos by Hal Cook.
09/12/2024
Join us tonight for the next installment in our Conservation Lecture Series! This FREE in-person lecture will be held at the Upcountry History Museum at 7pm!
Join us to hear about the opportunities and challenges of giraffe conservation in East Africa. Dr. Muneza from the Giraffe Conservation Foundation will share his first-hand accounts of working with these gentle giants and how we can make a difference!
Register: https://greenvillezoo.com/199/Conservation-Lectures
09/10/2024
‘Away from Home’ exhibit opens at Upcountry History Museum The Away from Home exhibit tells the stories of thousands of Native American children sent to distant residential boarding schools.
09/10/2024
A hotly contested battle lasting five hours, the Battle of Eutaw Springs took place on this day in 1781. The Patriots, led by Major General Nathanael Greene, attacked a British camp on Eutaw Creek, and suffered 692 losses which included 251 killed, 367 wounded, and 74 missing. British Colonel Alexander Stewart lost 693, which included 85 killed, 351 wounded, and more than 500 missing and captured. Despite the battle ending in a British tactical victory, this battle saw the Patriots drive back British forces towards Charleston, confining them to the coast and breaking up their hold on the South. This would become the last Revolutionary War battle in the Carolinas. Seen here is “The Battle of Eutaw Springs,” a painting by Alonzo Chappel.
09/09/2024
ICYMI: The next installment in our Conservation Lecture Series is set for Thursday, September 12th at 7pm! This FREE in-person lecture will be held at the Upcountry History Museum.
Join us to hear about the opportunities and challenges of giraffe conservation in East Africa. Dr. Muneza from the Giraffe Conservation Foundation will share his first-hand accounts of working with these gentle giants and how we can make a difference!
Register: https://greenvillezoo.com/199/Conservation-Lectures
09/06/2024
It was hard to pick one and even harder to pick just one quilt to feature for today's , but this 1950's Peppermint Swirl quilt is one of our favorites!
09/06/2024
In the words of our Collections Manager, Martha Wiley: "Ain't no pattern like an Art Deco pattern!"
For this month's , we're showcasing this vintage Whiting & Davis Art Deco-designed chain handle mesh bag with a distinctive geometric pattern, a part of the McWhorter Collection here at UHM. We're sensing a here...
09/05/2024
Corporal Ralph Conte was born on October 12, 1920, in North Bergen, New Jersey. A successful Master Photographer, Conte answered his nation’s call when he entered the US Army on December 10, 1942, as part of the 94th Infantry Division, 301st Infantry, Company F.
During World War II, Conte landed on Utah Beach in Normandy, France, on September 8, 1944 (95 days after D-Day). After 14 days of being on the front lines, Conte was hit by shrapnel, later receiving a Purple Heart for his sacrifice.
In 1945, the then PFC Conte received the Bronze Star for his heroic efforts, having encountered an enemy strong point commanding a road near Freudenburg, Germany. PFC Conte and a fellow soldier engaged the enemy and after a short skirmish was able to capture 18 German soldiers and provide a supply route for the Allies.
Conte served in nine countries, fought in four campaigns, and has been awarded multiple decorations and citations that also includes the Good Conduct Medal, Victory Medal, a Quilt of Valor, and as of yesterday, he received France’s highest decoration, the French Legion of Honor.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice, Corporal Ralph Conte.
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