DESTINATIONS

School

Groups have the opportunity to explore a particular time in history with a two-part program: the History Lab gives them hands-on experience with their topic, with activities like an archaeology dig, studying photographs, or analyzing artifacts; while the exhibit itself encourages them to explore the museum's oral histories, artifacts, and other primary sources on their own. Some topics include the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and the history of Greenville. Scouts can work toward badge requirements with workshop activities for history, geography, civics, and much more.

supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Science.

topics covered:
History, Heritage, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Archaeology, Geography.

contact info
Name: Kristen Pace.
Phone: 864-467-3100 ext. 118
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: 30 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2 hours. Registration: Phone, Email. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

Upcountry History Museum

The Upcountry History Museum at Furman University connects people, history, and culture. The rich heritage and culture of the “Upcountry” identity distinguish the region from South Carolina’s “Low Country.” This distinction began when the region was an Indian frontier and continues today as this political and economic hub is now identified as the “Upstate.”

contact info

Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

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History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

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Scouts

Groups have the opportunity to explore a particular time in history with a two-part program: the History Lab gives them hands-on experience with their topic, with activities like an archaeology dig, studying photographs, or analyzing artifacts; while the exhibit itself encourages them to explore the museum's oral histories, artifacts, and other primary sources on their own. Some topics include the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and the history of Greenville. Scouts can work toward badge requirements with workshop activities for history, geography, civics, and much more.

supports scout badges in:
Social Studies, Science.

topics covered:
History, Heritage, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Archaeology, Geography.

contact info
Name: Kristen Pace.
Phone: 864-467-3100 ext. 118
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: 30 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2 hours. Registration: Phone, Email. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

Upcountry History Museum

The Upcountry History Museum at Furman University connects people, history, and culture. The rich heritage and culture of the “Upcountry” identity distinguish the region from South Carolina’s “Low Country.” This distinction began when the region was an Indian frontier and continues today as this political and economic hub is now identified as the “Upstate.”

contact info

Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

View Lesson Plan>>

ABOUT

Upcountry History Museum

The Upcountry History Museum at Furman University connects people, history, and culture. The rich heritage and culture of the “Upcountry” identity distinguish the region from South Carolina’s “Low Country.” This distinction began when the region was an Indian frontier and continues today as this political and economic hub is now identified as the “Upstate.”

contact info

Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

View Lesson Plan>>

Homeschool

Groups have the opportunity to explore a particular time in history with a two-part program: the History Lab gives them hands-on experience with their topic, with activities like an archaeology dig, studying photographs, or analyzing artifacts; while the exhibit itself encourages them to explore the museum's oral histories, artifacts, and other primary sources on their own. Some topics include the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, and the history of Greenville. Scouts can work toward badge requirements with workshop activities for history, geography, civics, and much more.

supports classroom learning in:
Social Studies, Science.

topics covered:
History, Heritage, Revolutionary War, Civil War, Archaeology, Geography.

contact info
Name: Kristen Pace.
Phone: 864-467-3100 ext. 118
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Early Childhood, Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: 30 max. Program Type: Day Trips, Self-Guided Tours, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: 2 hours. Registration: Phone, Email. Cost: Fee Title I or Financial Support: No.

ABOUT

Upcountry History Museum

The Upcountry History Museum at Furman University connects people, history, and culture. The rich heritage and culture of the “Upcountry” identity distinguish the region from South Carolina’s “Low Country.” This distinction began when the region was an Indian frontier and continues today as this political and economic hub is now identified as the “Upstate.”

contact info

Hrs: Tues.-Sat. 10AM-5PM, Sun. 1PM-5PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

History Museum Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS

A history museum or historical museum is a museum dedicated to presenting artifacts and exhibits reflecting the history of a particular nation, local level or a specific historical prospective or period.

History museums and historic houses or sites constitute the largest number of museums in the United States.

View Lesson Plan>>