Upcountry History Museum, Greenville

Name: Upcountry History Museum
Address: 540 Buncombe St, Greenville, 29601-1906, United States
Telephone: +1 864-467-3100

#12 among attractions in Greenville

Museum, Art gallery, History museum

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The Upcountry History Museum is a history museum in Greenville, South Carolina that displays the regional history of fifteen upstate South Carolina counties from the early 18th century to the present. Exhibits designed by Christopher Chadbourne and Associates emphasize technology rather than artifacts "to engage the senses, ignite the imagination and transport visitors back in time." ()

Established: September 2007 (16 years ago)Coordinates: 34°51'25"N, 82°24'10"W

Address

540 Buncombe StCentral Greenville (Viola Street Area)Greenville 29601-1906 United States

Contact

+1 864-467-3100

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Upcountry History Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Fluor Field at the West End, Greenville County Museum of Art, Peace Center.

0.7 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bon Secours Wellness Arena, Greenville
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Greenville, South Carolina, the Bon Secours Wellness Arena stands as a premier destination for entertainment and sporting events in the Upstate region. Known to locals as "The Well," this versatile venue offers a dynamic array of programming...
1 miS
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Fluor Field at the West End, Greenville
27 min walk • Nestled in the charming West End district of Greenville, South Carolina, Fluor Field is a classic American ballpark that captures the spirit of baseball while offering a modern experience for fans of the sport. Modeled after Fenway Park, the historic home of the Boston...
~670 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville
4 min walk • The Greenville County Museum of Art is an art museum located in Greenville, South Carolina.
0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Peace Center, Greenville
17 min walk • The Peace Center is a performing arts center located in Greenville, South Carolina. It is composed of a concert hall, theater, and amphitheatre. Located adjacent to Falls Park, the center hosts over 300 events each year, including classical music, Broadway shows, and appearances by popular artists such as David Copperfield.
0.6 miSE
Church, Historical place, Sacred and religious sites
Christ Church, Greenville
17 min walk • Christ Church is an Episcopal church in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. which was consecrated in 1854. The church and its courtyard are listed on the National Register of Historic Places as Christ Church and Churchyard. It is the oldest organized religious body and the oldest church building remaining in Greenville.
0.5 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows
Centre Stage, Greenville
14 min walk • Centre Stage is a year-round, 285-seat theater in downtown Greenville, South Carolina. The theater maintains a full-time staff of seven and produces between six and eight mainstage productions each year, in addition to a wide variety of other entertainment and nightlife activities.
~1610 ftNW
Church
Third Presbyterian Church, Greenville
8 min walk • Third Presbyterian Church is a historic church in Greenville, South Carolina, restored as a place of worship by the congregation of Trinity Church of Greenville, for which the latter received a 2016 State Preservation Honor Award from the South Carolina Department of Archives and History and the Palmetto Trust for Historic Preservation.
0.7 miS
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
John Wesley United Methodist Church, Greenville
18 min walk • John Wesley Methodist Episcopal Church is a historic church at 101 E. Court Street in Greenville, South Carolina, United States. The church was founded in 1866 by James R. Rosemond, who was a former slave. It was originally named Silver Hill United Methodist Episcopal Church, and was renamed after John Wesley in 1902.
0.5 miE
Historical place, Cemetery
Springwood Cemetery, Greenville
13 min walk • Springwood Cemetery is a historic cemetery in Greenville, South Carolina, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is the oldest municipal cemetery in the state and has approximately 7,700 marked, and 2,600 unmarked, graves.
0.6 miE
Museum, History museum
Josiah Kilgore House, Greenville
17 min walk • Josiah Kilgore House, now known as the Kilgore-Lewis House, is a historic home located at Greenville, South Carolina. It was built about 1838, and is a two-story, L-shaped, vernacular Palladian style dwelling on a low foundation. It features a pedimented portico supported by square posts.
~840 ftSE
34°51'21"N • 82°24'1"W
The Children's Museum of the Upstate, Greenville
5 min walk • Museum, Children's museum, Science museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Upcountry History Museum open?

Upcountry History Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Upcountry History Museum?

Nearby attractions include Greenville County Museum of Art, Greenville (4 min walk), Hampton Pinckney, Greenville (4 min walk), The Children's Museum of the Upstate, Greenville (5 min walk), Hampton–Pinckney Historic District, Greenville (5 min walk).

How to get to Upcountry History Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Upcountry History Museum:

Bus

Buncombe St @ Heritage Green • Lines: 3C (2 min walk)
Rutherford St @ Harvley Street • Lines: 3C (7 min walk)

Train

Greenville (16 min walk)