*April Events at Upcountry History Museum

Please add the following events to your April Calendar. Please email Jennifer@upcountryhistory.org if you have questions or would like any further information. Thank you.

Lunchbox Learning: “The Shaping of South Carolina”
Wednesday April 3, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Chick-fil-a or Vegetarian Lunch $6.00
Learn from the NC/SC Boundary Commission will talk about the process of retracing the steps of historical surveys, and the ongoing survey project of our disputed northern border. Related to the current exhibit, “The Shaping of South Carolina, The Shaping of South Carolina: A Story of Adventure, Politics, and Boundary Making.” Please reserve meals prior to the event. For reservations call the museum at 864-467-3100 or info@upcountryhistory.org.

Night at the Museum
Friday April 12, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Members $10, Regular Admission $15
Space is limited, so please call (864) 467-3100 to register.
Our Night at the Museum events are not to be missed. Bring the family to watch the film, Night at the Museum II, then tour the museum after lights out! On the flashlight tour, meet characters from South Carolina history that have come alive! Doors open at 6:30, and the film begins at 7:00.

19th Century Photography: Wet Plate Collodion
Saturday April 20, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
You might have seen old photographs from the Civil War era and later in the 19th Century. Now you can learn more about how those tintypes and ambrotypes were created using the wet plate collodion process. Local photographer Bryan Hiott will discuss the history of this type of photography, and also its resurgence in popularity today, Afterward, watch live demonstrations of this antique process.
The program is free with museum admission.

Textile Heritage Tours
Saturday April 27 at 10:30am
Saturday June 22 at 10:30am
$15 members, $20 regular admission
In the early 1960’s Greenville, South Carolina was known as the “Textile Center of the World.” Even though this title was created initially as part of a Chamber of Commerce, the nearly twenty mills had made the fact practically indisputable by the 1940’s there were 16 cotton mills and two dye/bleaching/processing mills in the immediate facility of Greenville.
Join noted local historian Don Koonce on a two-hour driving tour that covers the mills and sites of in the “Textile Crescent.” You’ll never see Greenville the same way after you explore the intriguing stories of these mills, their owners and the villages that surrounded them.
Space is very limited, so reservations are required. Please call (864) 467-3100.

*CUSCH Meeting – March 6

Please join us for our first 2013 CUSCH meeting on March 6 at the Upcountry History Museum in Greenville. Archivist Heather South from the Western Regional Archives in Asheville will be presenting a program about ways to respond to disasters that put our historical collections at risk. The Museum is located on Heritage Green near downtown Greenville at 540 Buncombe Street. The meeting will begin at 9:30 am.

*CUSCH Meeting – March 6

The next meeting of the Consortium for Upstate South Carolina History (CUSCH) will be held at 9:30 am on March 6 at the Upcountry History Museum on Heritage Green near downtown Greenville. Heather South, archivist at the Western Regional Archives in Asheville, will be speaking on the topic of effective emergency response to natural disasters & salvaging historical collections which have been impacted by disasters. Anyone with an interest in the preservation of Upstate South Carolina history is encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there.

*January events at the Upcountry History Museum

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Please add the following events to your calendars and listings. Thank you.

Literary Upcountry, a collection of stories from the Upstate. Hear works by some of the area’s most compelling writers and performers, and how their literary art is colored by the region. Tuesdays in January, 6:30p–8:00p at Hughes Main Library. These events are free to the public in partnership with the Greenville County Library System and take place at the Hughes Main Library. Call (864) 527-9293 to register.

Tuesday Jan 8: Vera Gomez, poetry
Tuesday Jan 15: Dot Jackson, nonfiction
Tuesday Jan 22: George Singleton, fiction
Tuesday Jan 29: Glenis Redmond, poetry

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High Noon Lectures. In this popular lunchtime series, Wednesdays at noon starting January 16.  Furman University professors bring historical and scholarly perspectives to current events and issues. The lecture series is free and open to the public. Visit call (864) 467-3100 or click here for details.

Thank you very much,
Jennifer

Jennifer Oladipo

Program Coordinator
Upcountry History Museum • Furman University
540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone: 864-467-3100 ext 113 Fax: 864-467-3105

The Upcountry History Museum’s mission is to promote, present and preserve the history of Upcountry South Carolina through education, research and service.

*November events at the Upcountry History Museum

Veteran’s Weekend Nov. 10-11, All Day  

Honoring the men and women of our Armed Forces, past and present. This year, we will pay a special tribute to those who served in the Cuban Missile Crisis. Activities include a Flyover of C-17 aircraft, displays of private military collections, a “Greenville and the Cold War” presentation, and film screening and children’s activities. Free admission.

Lunchbox Learning: Classical Backstage Pass Nov. 15 at noon

A special “Backstage Pass” with Dr. Thomas Joiner, conductor of Furman Symphony Orchestra and Dr. Hugh Floyd, conductor of Furman Singers. Joiner and Floyd will discuss the English composer Ralph Vaughn Williams and an upcoming performance of two of his masterpieces. Hear two South Carolina natives, distinguished conductors and Furman graduates discuss the importance of music in our community. Call 467-3100 to reserve your Chick-fil-a or vegetarian lunch.

“Looking Through the Lens” Curator’s Tour Nov.17 at 10:30-11:30 am

Start your weekend with an up-close look at our newest exhibit. A guided tour by UHM Curator Heather Yenco will take visitors through a century of photographs showing Greenville’s journey from dirt roads to vibrant city, showcasing remarkable people and events. You can also examine the history of photography, with vintage cameras on display. Free with admission.

Carolina and the Constitution Series: The Religion Clauses,  Nov. 28 at 5pm

Few issues are as debated as the relationship between Church and State. The validity of the Supreme Court’s first foray into this field was challenged by a landmark case arising from South Carolina, Sherbert v. Verner. Should the government excuse people from obeying laws that conflict with their religion? Or does the Establishment Clause restrict the government from doing so? Learn more about the history of this issue in this lecture series by Furman President Rod Smolla.