This is a special evening farmers market to help folks stock up on fresh produce and baked goods in advance of the July 4th weekend, for more information, contact Julie […]

Commemoration of the NC Signers Declaration of Independence at Guilford Courthouse National Military Park.   Hosted by Daughters of the American Revolution, Sons of the American Revolution, and Guilford Fife and […]

Downtown Greensboro, Inc. (DGI) will host its annual Fun Fourth Festival on Saturday, July 4th, from 1:00-6:00 PM along Elm Street in Downtown Greensboro. Free, family-friendly community event with music, […]

Gates open at 4:30pm$10 parking pass – cash only$20 Family Fun Zone Mark your calendar for the annual Uncle Sam Jam and celebrate the Fourth of July with us! High […]

Join us for a community reading of the Declaration of Independence.  This program is part of a national event led by America250 Hawaii. Americans from all 50 states, 5 Territories, the District of Columbia, […]

250 years ago today, the “Declaration of Independence” was first read aloud to the public! Learn about the importance of this document and try your hand at writing like the […]

Greensboro History Museum’s Flashback family fun series highlights decades past for our city and beyond. Recent Flashbacks have explored the history, music, culture, and curiosities of the 1920s, 1940s, and […]

Focus on America250 in NC and the library’s 100th anniversary. Check the Children’s page on the website for more details: https://www.highpointnc.gov/1022/Childrens-Programs.

How did colonists prepare their households for the seasons? What was bathing and hygiene like? How did soldiers clean their wool uniforms? How were plants and herbs used to freshen […]

In this presentation, archivists Alison Thurman and Josh Hager will highlight selections from the blog and other records covering a variety of topics related to Outlander, including land grants, court […]

High Point Museum Historical Park Assistant Site Manager Frank McMahon, Halifax State Historic Site, will demonstrate historic colonial beer-making techniques at the High Point Historical Museum. Learn why beer was […]

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 […]