In an era when Congress has effectively forfeited much of its power to the executive, it is interesting to revisit how the First Congress of the United States, which met from 1789 to 1791, defined its role and established precedents. Though these men were imperfect and divided in some respects, they established rules, mores, and […]

Getting an education is more than “book learning” in school. How to build, craft, and care for things to teach others is a form of education too. Come see our costumed interpreters demonstrate some of the educational activities of the 18th and 19th centuries. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

Battledores were one of the earliest forms of printed material used to teach young children their letters in early America. Join us and make your own to take with you to school! Sensory-friendly environment (dim lights, calm room, limited people) will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Free. Drop in. All ages welcome.

A partnership between the High Point Public Library and High Point Museum, Andrew Lawler, a notable journalist and author, will be at the Museum to make a presentation based on his new book, A Perfect Frenzy. This talk will forever change your view of the conflict that birthed the nation. In 1777 and 1776, two […]

The High Point Public Library will again participate in National Voter Registration Day, focusing on providing general voter registration information to citizens of greater High Point. We will be distributing voter education bags starting in August through October 9, thedeadline for registering to vote in the General Election on November 3. More details to come.

Discover how Native Americans and early Quaker settlers used the natural environment to make toys and decorations. Learn how to make your own corn husk doll with natural materials. Our costumed interpreters will show you how. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

Join us on Saturday, September 26 for a Quinceañera dress fashion show and a community panel discussing the significance of the Quince in Latino culture. We will also have refreshments to celebrate the history, legacy, and future of Casa Azul of Greensboro! Participe en nuestro evento conmemorando el 15 aniversario de Casa Azul, su legado […]

The Whitsett Fall Festival is returning on Saturday, October 3rd from 10 am to 3 pm. Bring the family for a full day of fun! This year’s festival will keep that beloved classic feel that everyone has grown to love from previous years while also celebrating a HUGE milestone: America’s 250th Birthday! Expect a festive […]

Is what we think of as American culture really from America? Join Tina Smith, MuseumEducator for the Lam Museum of Anthropology at Wake Forest University, for a discussion on the origins of American culture. Learn how foods, clothes, games, and music from Native American, African, Mexican, and other cultures have and continue to shape American […]

This early American toy proves that sometimes the simplest things are the most fun. Create hours of fun by making your own whirligig in Little Red Schoolhouse. Our Sensory Friendly environment (dim lights, calm room, limited people) will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Free. Drop in. All ages welcome.

The American Revolution changed the way people mourned and coped with death. Come learn how mourning practices and traditions changed from the Colony to the Early American Republic, during and after the war. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.