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 […]

Discover your African-American ancestry back to 1870 with this interactive workshop. Learn practical research strategies for tracing both enslaved and free people of color during the Antebellum period. Gain a […]

It’s Flag Day. What does that mean? It means learning about the history of the American flag and why it’s so important. AND getting to make our own flag! Our Sensory-Friendly environment […]

Learn all about the different kinds of pottery and how clay was used in Early America. Take some clay to make your own art or houseware goods in the Historical […]

Join us for a remarkable celebration of freedom, strength, and community at Juneteenth SOULebration—an outdoor event dedicated to honoring Juneteenth while uplifting the spirit with gratitude and praise to God. […]

Photo: Felipe Troncoso/Greensboro History Museum Discover twentieth-century Black businesses near Downtown — from beauty shops to banks and much more. We’ll highlight architect Edward Jenkins, haberdasher Harold Cotton, beautician Pauline […]

How did North Carolinians keep crime down and conduct legal matters in the backcountry? John Haley was a tax collector and sheriff – what was work like? Join our costumed […]

Tour the museum’s galleries and meet costumed interpreters portraying Guilford County’s revolutionary residents, public figures, political activist, and more.   Lifted Voices is a series of living history programs that bring to life people […]

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 […]