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Upcountry History Museum, Greenville, SC

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Upcountry History Museum

Regional history museum in Greenville covering upstate South Carolina from the early 1700s to today.

540 Buncombe Street, Greenville, SC 29601 · Greenville, SC

About Upcountry History Museum

The museum in Greenville presents the history of fifteen upstate South Carolina counties, running from the early eighteenth century up to the present day. Its exhibits lean on technology and interactive design rather than relying mainly on artifacts, aiming to draw visitors in and set them in another era. Rotating exhibitions, lecture series, family programs, and school field trips are offered alongside the permanent galleries.

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  • #regional history
  • #Upstate South Carolina
  • #Greenville
  • #interactive exhibits

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