America 250 - Guilford County

The True Story of Juneteenth: How Freedom Came to Texas & How We Celebrate
2026-06-02 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | High Point Public Library, 901 N Main Street, High Point, North Carolina, 27262, United States
Juneteenth is now a national holiday, but do you know the real story of how freedom came to over 300,000 enslaved people in Texas? It’s a story that has been altered or left out of this country’s historical narrative for far too long. This presentation brings the story to life by replacing myths and omissions with documented facts about the events of June 19, 1865, that took place “where it all began”, Galveston, Texas. And, we’ll introduce you to some of the people who made sure the state of Texas and the entire nation celebrate this important historical event, chief among them is the Grandmother of Juneteenth, Mrs. Opal Lee. FREE Attendance is hybrid for those who stay in the Guilford County area of North Carolina.

The Heritage Book Club Celebrates America250NC, Spring Selection: A Perfect Frenzy by Andrew Lawler
2026-05-29 10:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-15 10:30 - 12:00 | High Point Public Library, 901 N Main Street, High Point, North Carolina, 27262, United States
The South has always been a few steps off the pathway that the rest of the country has followed. And there were factors involved that may seem counterintuitive to the overarching ideals of the Revolution in the Southern decision to come to Massachusetts’s aid. One of these was Lord Dunmore’s proclamation as royal governor of Virginia to offer freedom to escaped enslaved men in exchange for military service suppressing rebels, and the burning of Norfolk, which was a hotbed of Loyalists. Virginia’s decision was important because it was the largest and most prosperous colony. We delve deeply into these matters with Andrew Lawler’s A Perfect Frenzy (in-person and virtual options available).

The event will take place in the Board Room at the High Point Public Library.

THIS EVENT IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE 18+

Gardens and Flowers in the Historical Park
2026-05-23 10:00 - 16:00 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, United States
Take a turn about our Historic Garden and enjoy the sights and scents that our Founding Fathers also enjoyed. Our costumed interpreters will also share about the variety of uses of plants during the American Revolution and their use today. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

Dolley Payne Madison Monument Unveiling
2026-05-20 14:00 | Guilford County Courthouse – Bicentennial Garden, 301 West Market Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
Join Guilford County, the Dolley Madison Women’s Club, and the Greensboro History Museum for the unveiling of the Dolley Payne Madison Monument.

Wednesday, May 20, starting at 2:00 pm

Guilford County Courthouse – Bicentennial Garden

301 West Market Street, Greensboro

Reception to follow at the Greensboro History Museum

Student Art Gallery at Summerfield Founders' Day
2026-05-16 10:00 - 16:00 | Summerfield Community Center, 5404 Centerfield Road, Summerfield, North Carolina, 27358, United States
We’re teaming up with Summerfield, NC – Town Government Founders’ Day to give you a chance to see what America means to these talented students.

Saturday, May 16

10:00 am (after the Founders’ Day Parade) until 4:00 pm

Summerfield Community Center

5404 Centerfield Road

You’ll get to vote on your favorite work of art. Plus, we’ll have coloring pages for folks of all ages that will be added to our time capsule.

Migration Patterns: An Alternative for Locating African American Origins
2026-05-16 10:00 | High Point Public Library, 901 N Main Street, High Point, North Carolina, 27262, United States
This presentation focuses on the basic steps of African American Genealogical research and the movement of African Americans throughout the United States. It explores a number of consequential migrations, from Africa to the transatlantic Crossing of African Slaves and the Great Migrations to the Southern Migration in the United States, that helped reshape culture, politics, and economic structures. FREE

Summerfield Founders' Day
2026-05-15 17:00 - 2026-05-16 16:00 | North Carolina
Mark your calendar for the 30th Anniversary Founders’ Day Celebration, taking place May 15–16!

Join us as we honor the Town’s original founders and recognize the dedicated individuals who worked tirelessly to achieve incorporation in 1996. This milestone anniversary promises a bigger and better Founders’ Day, featuring live entertainment, food trucks, local vendors, community organizations, and our beloved traditional parade.

Friday, May 15, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Saturday, May 16, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm

Parade: Saturday, May 16, starting at 10:00 am

Events include a petting zoo, carnival rides, live music, and special guest Retro Vinyl

A Morning with Mr. Jefferson
2026-05-09 11:00 | High Point Public Library, 901 N Main Street, High Point, North Carolina, 27262, United States
A Morning with Mr. Thomas Jefferson is a live, interactive historical performance featuring Mr. Tom Pitz portraying the third U.S. President. feature Jefferson discussing his life, the Declaration of Independence, and his Monticello home, followed by audience Q&A. FREE

Revolutionary Women in the Historical Park
2026-05-09 10:00 - 16:00 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, United States
Women contributed a lot during the American Revolution. They raised money, protested, provided direct support to troops, and even fought in battle. Join us as our costumed interpreters demonstrate some of the activities that women did for the war effort. Visitors will be able to learn about 18th century gardening, laundering, open hearth cooking, and more. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

Greensboro Jewish History Tour
2026-05-03 14:30 - 17:00 | Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
Temple Emanuel Greensboro 1924 Courtesy: https://synagoguesofthesouth.charleston.edu/

Experience downtown Greensboro and learn about the history of the Greensboro Jewish community. See historic buildings and monuments, and remember the sites that no longer stand. Listen to stories of downtown and how the Jewish community has lived and contributed to Greensboro over the years through docents and guest speakers.

Check the Greensboro History Museum’s website for more information and to register for the tour.

This program is organized, researched, and developed by UNC Greensboro Museum Studies graduate student Kennedy Gray as part of her Capstone Project.

May Day in the Historic Park
2026-05-02 12:00 | Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
Join us in the Mary Lynn Richardson Historic Park to celebrate colonial lifestyles and history. Explore the museum’s historic eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings, immerse yourself in a Colonial Mystery game, and learn more about the experiences of early North Carolinians in the Back Country.

This program is organized and developed by Humanities at Work Interns working with the Greensboro History Museum.

The Heritage Book Club Celebrates America250NC, Spring Selection: A Perfect Frenzy by Andrew Lawler
2026-05-01 10:30 - 12:00 | High Point Public Library, 901 N Main Street, High Point, North Carolina, 27262, United States
The South has always been a few steps off the pathway that the rest of the country has followed. And there were factors involved that may seem counterintuitive to the overarching ideals of the Revolution in the Southern decision to come to Massachusetts’s aid. One of these was Lord Dunmore’s proclamation as royal governor of Virginia to offer freedom to escaped enslaved men in exchange for military service suppressing rebels, and the burning of Norfolk, which was a hotbed of Loyalists. Virginia’s decision was important because it was the largest and most prosperous colony. We delve deeply into these matters with Andrew Lawler’s A Perfect Frenzy (in-person and virtual options available).

The event will take place in the Board Room at the High Point Public Library.

THIS IS EVENT IS DESIGNED FOR THOSE 18+

Meet Christopher A. Cooper, Author of Anatomy of a Purple State
2026-04-19 15:00 - 16:30 | High Point Public Library, 901 N Main Street, High Point, North Carolina, 27262, United States
Cooper will present information about his book, Anatomy of a Purple State, and its impact on NC politics today. He will have copies of his books for sale and will be available to sign them afterward.

The event will take place in the Morgan Community Room at the High Point Public Library.

America 250 Time Capsule Celebration
2026-04-18 14:00 - 16:00 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, United States
AI Rendering of Monument

Don’t miss your chance to be part of history!

We’re hosting a dedication celebration for the America250 Guilford County Time Capsule!

Saturday, April 182:00 pm – 4:00 pmHigh Point Museum

The event will include the dedication ceremony, an artifact display, light refreshments, family activities, reenactors, and more.

Artifacts will be held in the High Point Historical Society Collections at the High Point Museum to be opened in 2076.

We are collecting artifacts through the end of the year for potential inclusion. If you have a donation for consideration, please fill out the form at: america250guilford.com/time-capsule-donations/

For questions about the event or donations, please visit the High Point Museum or America250 Guilford’s websites.

Sachets in the Historical Park
2026-04-18 10:00 - 16:30 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, United States
Plants and flowers have their own language and different combinations of them can be used to send messages in secret. Used for medicine, hygiene, and bug repellents during the American Revolution, come to the Historical Park and create your own sweet-smelling sachet. Our costumed interpreters will show you how. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

Special Thursday History Presentation UNCG Department of History: Limits of Freedom
2026-04-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Jamestown Public Library, 200 W Main Street, Jamestown, North Carolina, 27282, United States
UNCG History Professor Anne Parsons will lead a special program as part of the library’s History Thursday series. The program will focus on the Limits of Freedom traveling display, which explores the lives of free and enslaved African Americans in Guilford and Rockingham Counties in early U.S. history. Their experiences, from service in the Revolutionary War to work along the Dan River, illustrate the lived reality of people during a time of slavery. Passed down through the generations, the stories in this exhibit help bring about a better understanding of the early days of two of North Carolina’s most influential counties.

Landscapes of Freedom: Rivers of Survivance
2026-04-11 15:00 - 16:30 | Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27410, United States
The history of our region traditionally centers on European settlements and the late 18th-century battle to establish independence from Britain. Less visible are the movements of people and the pursuit of livelihoods and communities that existed before the commemorated military events and continue to the present day. Explore the region’s shifting populations and maps through the lens of indigenous scholarship to illuminate beyond 250.

The event will take place in the Visitor Center Movie Theater.

This program is part of three related programs presented in partnership between Greensboro History Museum, Greensboro Public Library, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, and Guilford College. This project is supported through a grant from America 250 NC, a program of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Let’s Craft! American Flag Fans in Little Red Schoolhouse (Sensory Friendly)
2026-04-11 10:00 - 14:00 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, United States
Hand fans were used during the American Revolution to cool off and show support to the new country. Join us in the Little Red Schoolhouse and make your own fan! Our Sensory-Friendly environment (dim lights, a calm room, limited people) will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

Limits of Freedom
2026-04-10 10:00 - 2026-04-24 18:00 | Jamestown Public Library, 200 W Main Street, Jamestown, North Carolina, 27282, United States
Limits of Freedom explores the lives of free and enslaved African Americans in Guilford and Rockingham Counties in early U.S. history. Their experiences, from service in the Revolutionary War to work along the Dan River, illustrate the lived reality of people during a time of slavery. Passed down through the generations, the stories in this exhibit help bring about a better understanding of the early days of two of North Carolina’s most influential counties.

Dr Brown & Her Network of Women
2026-03-28 10:00 | Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum, 6136 Burlington Road, Gibsonville, North Carolina, 27249, United States
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 am and 1 pm on March 7, March 14, and March 28. RSVP for this event at the link: https://tinyurl.com/CHBWHM26.

Tickets are purchased on the day of the tour: $1 + tax for children (3-17) and seniors (65+), and $2 + tax for adults (18-64).

Truckload of Food Delivery to Greensboro Urban Ministry
2026-03-26 09:00 - 10:00 | Greensboro Urban Ministry, 305 West Gate City Blvd, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27406, United States
Celebrate the delivery of approximately 40,000 pounds of food to the Greensboro Urban Ministry in honor of America 250.

The delivery is part of a nationwide effort in which The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is sending 250 truckloads of food to 250 food banks across all 50 states.

Greensboro will mark the second semitruck delivery of food in North Carolina.

Each America250 truckload includes a variety of shelf-stable foods such as canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, flour, pancake mix, and dried milk.

The community is invited to celebrate the truck’s arrival. Cadets from the local fire academy will assist in unloading the truck.

Landscapes of Freedom: Connecting Stories from Price Park to the Guilford College Woods
2026-03-22 14:30 - 17:30 | Kathleen Clay Edwards Public Library, 1420 Price Park Drive, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27410, United States
Explore three different visions and representative eras in the history of our land: the early 18th century, the American Revolution, and the early 19th century with a presentation and update about current conservation efforts, programming, and new research relating to the history of this land. !is program will go beyond the walls with a guided walk from the library to Guilford’s Witness Tree with time for reflection and learning together in community.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED – To register, e-mail melanie.buckingham@greensboro-nc.gov

This program is part of three related programs presented in partnership between Greensboro History Museum, Greensboro Public Library, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, and Guilford College. This project is supported through a grant from America 250 NC, a program of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

Stars & Stripes Forever
2026-03-21 19:30 | Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts, 300 North Elm Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra invites you to a once-in-a-lifetime patriotic concert, Stars & Stripes Forever.

Saturday, March 21, at the Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts.

With a full symphony, the premier North Carolina Brass Band (NCBB) and soaring vocals of the GSO Community Gospel Choir, this is the largest patriotic collaboration of the season – and a moment that will not be repeated. Whether you’re bringing your family, honoring a veteran, or simply ready to wave the flag, this is the patriotic celebration Greensboro has been waiting for!

This isn’t just a concert; it’s a toe-tapping, rousing celebration featuring familiar and beloved patriotic music designed to ignite a renewed love for American history through the universal language of music. The evening’s program is a journey through the sounds that defined a nation, featuring patriotic favorites such as Strike Up the Band, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Armed Forces Salute, America the Beautiful, Stars & Stripes Forever, and more!

The Battle of Guilford Courthouse
2026-03-21 13:30 - 14:00 | Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27410, United States
Join us for a ranger-led discussion of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Learn how British and American soldiers experienced the battle and how it affected the course of the Revolutionary War.

Programs last around 30 minutes and may include up to a quarter-mile walk.

Note: Programs are subject to change and/or cancellation due to inclement weather, heat, or other unforeseen circumstances. Weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended.

Lifted Voices: Women’s History
2026-03-21 13:00 - 16:00 | Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
Hear about Greensboro women’s successes and struggles from costumed interpreters in the museum galleries.

Lifted Voices is a series of living history events that bring to life people and stories from Greensboro’s past. This is a free, family-friendly program. Drop by and walk around the museum to experience history in first person.

Families with pre-K to elementary school kids make sure to drop by early at 12 pm for Little Lions Saturday: Revolutionary Ladies.

Little Lions Saturday: Revolutionary Ladies
2026-03-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
March is Women’s History Month! Bring your Little Lions to the museum for snacks, crafts and fun with some of Greensboro’s Revolutionary Ladies. Take part in fun activity with costume interpreters for pre-K to 3rd graders and their families.

Then explore the museum galleries to hear stories of Greensboro women from costumed interpreters with Lifted Voices: Women’s History from 1-4 pm.

High Point Historical Society presents: Ladies Who Lead: High Point's Educational Pioneers
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:30 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, United States
The High Point Historical Society will collaborate with the High Point Public Library to discuss the tradition of women serving in leadership roles in education in High Point. The High Point Public Library was established in 1926 by the Woman’s Club of High Point, and this is just one example of how women have paved the way for education in the High Point community over its history. This event is part of a series of programs honoring the 100th anniversary of the High Point Public Library in 2026. FREE and open to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment 250th Anniversary
2026-03-14 10:00 - 2026-03-15 10:00 | Country Park, 3905 Nathanael Green Dr, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27455, United States
Courtesy: Greensboro Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment will take place on March 14 and 15, 2026, at 2 pm each day at the “Battlefield” at Country Park in Greensboro. Living history reenactors and vendors will be set up in the Sutlers’ Camp on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for visitors to experience a bit of history and purchase food and goods from that time period.

Come and enjoy the battle reenactment and learn more about the major role the Battle of Guilford Courthouse had in the American Revolution.

First Annual Descendants of Battle of Guilford Courthouse Veterans Symposium
2026-03-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, 2332 New Garden Road, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27410, United States
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 dedicated citizen archivists, who have transcribed all pension files of identified veterans of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Kevin Eugene Graham will deliver the keynote address on his ancestor, Zachariah Jacobs Holmes. Descendants will then discuss how they have researched and uncovered the stories of their Patriot ancestors and what those stories mean to them today. The event will conclude with an audience Q&A session.

Opening Remarks: Supervisory Ranger Tom Sobol

Keynote Address: Kevin Eugene Graham, descendant of Zachariah Jacobs Holmes, and former President of the Sons of the American Revolution Lower Cape Fear River chapter

Panel Discussion of Descendants of Veterans of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse: former Mayor of Greensboro John Forbis, Kevin Eugene Graham, Mary Linville, Solomon Titus Taylor, and Eric Bruce Wilson
