Founded in 1983, the mission of the Upcountry History Museum - Furman University is to connect people, history, and culture. The Museum believes in the power of history to inspire the imagination, stimulate thought, and transform society. Through our collections, programs, and exhibitions, the Museum preserves and interprets historical subjects pertaining to the Upcountry of South Carolina while bringing quality museum offerings from around the world to the Upcountry to encourage people to discover the world and the Upcountry's role in it.