The High Point Historical Society will collaborate with the High Point Public Library to discuss the legacy of the Washington Street Branch of the High Point Public Library with an emphasis on its past, present, and future influences on the Washington Street Neighborhood district and on the High Point community. This event is the first […]
Celebrate Black History Month with an engaging, family-friendly exploration of the contributions of Black Patriots during the pivotal Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Led by knowledgeable staff from the National Park Service, this program brings history to life through interactive activities and storytelling suitable for all ages. Discover the bravery, resilience, and critical role of these […]
More than 20,000 African Americans trained in segregated facilities between 1942 and 1949 at Montford Point, NC, and became the first African Americans to serve in the United States Marine Corps. Join us as we recognize, remember and honor the Montford Point Marines of High Point as part of Black History Month. This event is […]
By 1776, the New Garden area was well known as an early Quaker settlement. Over continuing generations, the community was a hub for worship, education, and abolitionism. Additional families, including African American families seeking a safe place to live and work, established themselves post-Civil War. Learn what the historical records and family stories tell us […]
Celebrating 100 Years of Black History Month Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month as we present a film series of classic African-American cinema. Eve’s Bayou (rated R), is the 1997 debut of African-American female director Kasi Lemmons. It stars the director, Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Lynn Whitfield, Meagan Good, Debbi Morgan, Diahann Carroll and Samuel Jackson. This renowned […]
Want to wear a piece of 18th-century clothing? Join us in Little Red Schoolhouse as we make and decorate our own tricorn hats, just like the ones worn during the American Revolution! Our Sensory-Friendly environment (dim lights, a calm room, limited people) will be from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Free. Drop in. All ages welcome.
Drop by the museum to explore the stories of African American history makers. Black Patriots at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse 11 am in the Mary Lynn Richardson Lecture Hall Join us for a short presentation by historian Dr. Scott Culclasure and descendant Sage Chioma as they explore the stories of Black Patriots from the […]
We’re looking forward to welcoming folks to our Women’s History Month tours, “Dr. Brown & Her Network of Women.” Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum staff will take you through Canary Cottage as we discuss the women Dr. Brown surrounded herself with and their impact on Palmer Memorial Institute. This tour will take place at 10 […]
This Global Day of Unplugging, take a break from technology and create a personal or family time capsule! As the Museum prepares for the America 250 Guilford County Time Capsule celebration in April, visitors will get a chance to collect their own memories to keep for a year, ten years, or even 50 years! This […]
Guilford County is kicking off America’s 250th birthday, and you’re invited. Join us on March 12 at Stock + Grain Assembly for trivia, karaoke, and a community celebration. FREE. Open to the public. Show up early for trivia. Let’s celebrate the story of Guilford County and the role we’ve played in America’s history.
We’re looking forward to welcoming folks to our Women’s History Month tours, “Dr. Brown & Her Network of Women.” Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum staff will take you through Canary Cottage as we discuss the women Dr. Brown surrounded herself with and their impact on Palmer Memorial Institute. This tour will take place at 10 […]
Did your ancestor fight in the Revolutionary War in the Battle of Guilford Courthouse? Are you interested in meeting other descendants of Revolutionary War veterans? This event is for you! Join Guilford Courthouse National Military Park for our first-ever Descendants Symposium! The symposium will kick off with a summary of the accomplishments of the park’s […]