"The unexamined life is not worth living."- Socrates. It's not about finding answers; it's about asking questions to help each of us explore the meaning of our lives. Meet with Dr. Christine Dinkins, Wofford Socrates scholar and others to discuss things that matter to us. To receive the Zoom link for the meeting, please email wescirc@infodepot.org
War and Peace: The 1960s and 1970s Explore the history of the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the events that shaped a generation. This lesson is open to children ages 9-16 years old. WHAT: History Homeschool Day WHEN: Every last Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry History Museum HOW: April 27 is open to […]
Explore the history of the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, and the events that shaped a generation. This lesson is open to children ages 9-16 years old.
Filled with fossils, gemstones and minerals from around the world and animal mounts from three continents, the exhibit takes visitors on a natural history adventure from the earliest time of creation to the present day and across all 7 continents. With amazing features for kids of all ages to enjoy, this is a must-see exhibit.
Join an audience that loves talking back to history to discuss Rosa Parks with Teresa Cosby, Furman University Associate Professor of Politics & International Affairs. Sometimes when the status quo needs to be shaken up, it is necessary to take a stand. Other times, one must courageously take a seat. Rosa Parks is best known […]
Explore the world of plants with themed games designed for children ages 1-5 years old. Toddlers can partake in a scavenger hunt, group story time, and grab a treat bag for the road. Also, make time to explore Framed: Step into Art! Toddler Time is included with your general admission and free for children ages […]
The Roper Research Room is open each Tuesday from 1 – 7 p.m. or by appointment with the curator. Find photos and documents about Anderson County or your ancestors from the area. The holdings in our library are more than2,800 strong making it a wonderful resource for teachers, students and researchers. From city directories, maps […]
Threading a compelling story with theoretical insights, Dr. Claire Whitlinger, delivers a study that will help scholars, students, and activists alike better understand the dynamics of commemorating difficult pasts, commemorative practices in general, and the links between memory, race, and social change. Presenter: Dr. Claire Whitlinger, Furman University, Sociology Topic: Between Remembrance and Repair: Commemorating Racial […]
Masters of American Photography Examine photography in America from the 1880s through the 1980s, with an emphasis on the first decades of the 20th century, when the medium was changing rapidly. WHAT: Exhibit Homeschool Day WHEN: This is the FINAL Exhibit Homeschool Day of 2020-2021 school year WHERE: Upcountry History Museum HOW: May 21 is […]
The Meaning of Money Explore the changing role of currency throughout American history through trade and barter, savings and spending, rationing and more. WHAT: History Homeschool Day WHEN: Every last Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. WHERE: Upcountry History Museum HOW: May 25 is open to kids ages 8-14 years old WHY: Get hands-on with history while incorporating […]
Its not just the mayor who runs this city! Discover the history of what it takes to build, maintain, and grow a city and all the quirky jobs, dirty jobs, and everything in between that make a city run. You’re in for a surprise in this behind-the-scenes camp. UHM Summer Camps are open to […]
Performed by Judith Kalaora from History At Play ™ as Christa McAuliffe Journey through Christa McAuliffe’s life in this multi-media Immersive Living Experience, performed by Judith Kalaora of History At Play. CHALLENGER: Soaring With Christa McAuliffe ™ pays homage to the United States’ Teacher in Space program and the crew of the NASA space shuttle. Discover […]
“Laurens County Heroes, Villains, and Heroines” First Lecture in The Revolutionary War in the South Carolina Backcountry yearlong series by Battlefield Preservationist and Historian Durant Ashmore The Revolutionary War in Laurens County was truly the crucible that forged our nation. This lecture will be a discussion of the civil war that raged in Laurens County with […]
Presented by Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. Remember Jell-O salads and cheese sprayed out of a cab? When every pantry held Velveeta and all the kids wanted to drink Tang like the astronauts? Join historian and author Leslie Goddard for a nostalgic look at the food innovations and marketing approaches that transformed how we ate at midcentury. […]
In 2011, the Cherokee County History & Arts Museum presented this special exhibit for the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. This year, the exhibit returns, as a memorial to […]
Living Historian Jon F. Rice performs as French Canadian fur trader and voyageur, Francois Le Mai, as he and his friend Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable arrive by canoe to early Chicago. Although nothing more than a little swamp filled with wild garlic and a muddy river running through it, businessman DuSable grasps the importance of […]
America's history has many stories of strong and principled leadership; however, laws and policies enacted over the last two centuries were often exclusionary. Not everyone has been equally positioned to […]
Step back in time and exchange ideas with Ben Franklin, Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Hedy Lamarr and Rosa Parks. Get ready to laugh, cry and flat out have a great […]
“Shots Fired in the Backcountry” Tuesday, September 7, 2021, 7:00 PM, Laurens County Museum Witherspoon Building, 116 South Public Square, Laurens, SC, 29360 Durant Ashmore, Historian and Battlefield Preservationist, will […]
Bring your lunch to Anderson County Museum's Lunch & Learn for an interactive discussion. This program will be a docent-led hour of Q&A’s and conversation about history. Come to learn, discuss, and share. This is a free event; donations accepted. Reservations are required to attend this session in Anderson County Museum’s community room. Email Linda […]
Rsvp to attend to Linda at Lbloparo@andersoncountysc.org. Long after the transatlantic slave trade was officially outlawed in the early nineteenth century by every major slave trading nation, merchants based in the United States were still sending hundreds of illegal slave ships from American ports to the African coast. The key instigators were slave traders who […]
“The Cherokee War of 1776” The Backcountry of South Carolina was home to 112 Revolutionary War engagements, the greatest number in all of America. Beginning August 4, join battlefield preservationist and historian, Durant Ashmore, as he discusses these Revolutionary War events, on the first Wednesday of each month through June 2022. “First Wednesdays” will be […]
Join award-winning actress Leslie Goddard as she performs as Lizzie Borden, accused of the brutal hatchet murder of her father and stepmother in 1892. Hear Lizzie’s story come alive as she talks about her life growing up in Fall River, Massachusetts, her estrangement from her stepmother, and her troubled relationship with her father. Was Lizzie […]
Learn what life was like in Walhalla in 1850 when German immigrants settled in the town and this fun, free, family event on Short Street! Tours and talks at three museums Lutheran church and cemetery, Hourly downtown walking tours Live German polka and accordion music Authentic German brats, potato salad, pretzels, schnitzel, pastries and more […]
At Heritage & History, Curator Dustin Norris explores topics about South Carolina and Anderson history, museum artifacts, or one of our exhibits. This is a free event, donations are accepted. Seating is first-come, first-served.
The Anderson County Museum Advisory Committee cordially invites everyone to the induction ceremony and celebration reception of the Hall of Fame Class of 2021! The 2021 inductees are John W. […]
We look forward to you joining us October 15-17th, 2021 for a Walhalla Oktoberfest celebration better than ever! Oktoberfest is a wonderful fall celebration of Walhalla's German heritage with something fun for everyone! Each year, thousands of people come to Walhalla to experience Oktoberfest! Listen to the Little German Band while munching on a bratwurst […]
Manzanar: The Wartime Photographs of Ansel Adams On February 19, 1942, following the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, a mandate that required all Americans of Japanese ancestry to enter internment camps. Learn about daily life inside the Manzanar internment camp with special guest, Dr. Stephanie […]
On February 19, 1942, following the December 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, a mandate that required all Americans of Japanese ancestry to enter internment camps. Join special panelists Catherine Ladnier, Greg Robinson, and Karen Korematsu as they discuss everyday life for Japanese American citizens that were […]
The Shepherd’s Guild was chartered on September 30, 1999. The Guild organized The Anderson Greek Festival for 13 years (2006 to 2018), now named the Mini Greek-Mediterranean Festival. The new event name is based on the composition of our workforce and to promote a respect for diversity while fostering our Mediterranean-Greek cuisine. A Mediterranean food […]
Thursday, October 28 | Noon Since her television program Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel debuted on North Carolina Public Television in 1978, Georgia has been one of the most watched and notable teachers in quilting. Georgia will share her lifelong passion for quilting, highlighting the work and influence of the Amish and African American traditions, while also […]
How Clay, Calhoun and Webster showed us the way to compromise
Join us for lunch in-person or live-stream the event from your home or office. Chinese investment on the African continent has increased significantly in recent years. What do African countries and China hope to gain from the relationship? How is the relationship different from typical development assistance? Can African states gain the benefits of economic […]
On Friday evening, November 19th we will have a special presenation by local historian Dennis Chastain. He will present "Cherokee Villages Before and After the Lakes." Admission is FREE at […]
Interested in Upcountry history? Join UHM Docent, Wynn Herbert, for an upcoming, drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries and explore the area’s rich and fascinating history. All tours will […]
Interested in Upcountry history? Join UHM Docent, Wynn Herbert, for an upcoming, drop-in tour through the Museum’s permanent galleries and explore the area’s rich and fascinating history. All tours will […]
Experience an historic recreation of a medicine show pitchman’s act selling Dr. Tom B. Stone’s Miracle Elixir – “Good for all that ails you!” And with Larry Bounds, you know it’s going to be magical! Discover the story of America’s early commercialization of pharmaceuticals and the repercussions it had on the American people. Touring medicine […]
Experience an historic recreation of a medicine show pitchman’s act selling Dr. Tom B. Stone’s Miracle Elixir – “Good for all that ails you!” And with Larry Bounds, you know it’s going to be magical! Discover the story of America’s early commercialization of pharmaceuticals and the repercussions it had on the American people. Touring medicine shows […]
Details from 2020: The music of the Appalachian region was heavily influenced by the influx of Scotch and Irish immigrants, and this influence has been integral in the development of American folk music traditions. With Christmas approaching and the New Year beckoning, it is time once again to honor our musical traditions by listening to […]
Love a good spy story? How about an American slave that volunteers to spy for the Continental Army, does such a credible job of it, he gets recruited to be a double agent for the British gaining the confidence of both General Cornwallis and traitor, Benedict Arnold? It’s an exciting story of a bogus “runaway […]
