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.

First opened in 2007, the Museum sits at Heritage Green in downtown Greenville and proudly promotes the rich history of the Upcountry’s 15 counties. Nearby two other Ingles Open Road favorites, The Sigal Music Museum and the Children’s Museum of the Upstate occupy this cultured corner of town – along with a stunning library, the Greenville Theatre, and the Greenville County Museum of Art.

In 2012, Furman University joined forces with the museum to unite the intellectual and cultural resources of both institutions. And in 2015 it became a Smithsonian affiliate. All part of the museum’s commitment to helping people make meaningful and personal connections to history.

This place features a ton of great exhibits, including 8 semi-permanent galleries. There’s the first floor atrium with its soaring courthouse, upcountry Frontier where we learn about the geography of the area and its earliest inhabitants, South Carolina Divided centered around the front porch of a 1790’s cabin. Crossroads & Transitions, taking visitors on a stroll through Greenville in the mid-1850s. New South: Textile capital of the world. Reconstruction/Redemption/Agrarian Revolt. Camp Upcountry sharing the military stories of the area. And Transforming the Upcountry, recounting the remarkable events that redefined the Upstate after WWII, including the Civil Rights movement and land development.

You rarely walk through the same Upcountry History Museum twice. That’s because in addition to those semi-permanent galleries there is a constantly rotating collection of visiting exhibits bringing a diverse and dynamic array of stories to all who visit.

Right now the museum is hosting some really fun and interesting exhibits – from fun and playful, to poignant and powerful. And regardless of when you visit, the Upcountry History Museum is sure to be an amazing experience.