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. Cooley High (rated PG), a 1975 comedy-drama drama was one of the best and successful of 1970’s blaxploitation films. It stars Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Glynn Turman, and Garrett Morris. Often called ‘the black American […]
Come and learn about the importance of tea to the colonies, setting a proper tea service, and why it was boycotted during the American Revolution. Food samples unavailable to the public. Demonstration only. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
Join us at the Glenwood Branch for a special exhibit on local Black History in collaboration with the Greensboro History Museum. The exhibit focuses on historical figures and includes a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more as we transform our library into a mini museum. Celebrate Greensboro’s rich Black History through literature and crafts from February […]
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. She’s Gotta Have It (rated R), is the 1986 debut of director Spike Lee. It stars Spike Lee and Tracy Camilla Johns. This comedy-romance is about beautiful Nola Darling who can’t decide what […]
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 […]