Whitsett Fall Festival & America250 Celebration
2026-10-03 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Whitsett Town Hall, 811 NC Highway 61, Whitsett, North Carolina, 27377, United States
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 mix of the traditional autumn festival vibe and a patriotic celebration throughout the day.

The festival this year will feature a variety of different activities and entertainment the whole family can enjoy.

Live music

Food trucks

Pie-Baking Contest

Pie-Eating Contest

Kids’ Costume Contest

Whether you’re coming for the food, the music, or the contests, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

American Culture: What's That?
2026-10-05 18:00 | High Point Public Library, 901 N Main Street, High Point, North Carolina, 27262, United States
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 culture. She will use a variety of objects from the museum’s collections to enhance this talk.

For more information, contact Marcellaus Joiner at marcellaus.joiner@highpointnc.gov.

Battle of New Garden Historical Marker Dedication
2026-10-24 09:00 - 14:00 | Guilford College, 5800 West Friendly Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27410, United States
IMAGE: New Garden Meetinghouse during the beginning of the Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Image courtesy of National Park Service.

The North Carolina Society Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate the Historical Marker for the Battle of New Garden.

The dedication takes place from 9 am to 2 pm at Guilford College and marker locations (Guilford College, Price Park Rd, Ballinger Rd, Wendover Rd)

Historical Gaming: Revolutionary Battles
2026-10-24 10:00 - 16:00 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, United States
Join the High Point University Historical Gaming Society for a special wargaming event at the High Point Museum! Command miniatures on detailed gaming tables; Play featured battles; enjoy an easy-to-learn and quick-to-play system; Discuss important moments in America’s creation.

The High Point University Historical Gaming Society is excited to present a FREE special wargaming event on Saturday, October 24, at the High Point Museum. Join us for an engaging experience where you can:• Take command of hundreds of 3D-printed, hand-painted 15mm-scale miniatures on detailed gaming tables• Play several featured battles (such as Guilford Courthouse), each designed to be completed in just a couple of hours• Enjoy a rules-light system with dice-based combat resolution, making it easy to learn and quick to play.• Discuss specific, important moments in the fight for America’s creation

The HPU Historical Gaming Society is an informal, on-campus gaming group created by the High Point University History Department to engage students outside the classroom. HPU professors and students will be on hand to host and referee each battle.

Whether you are a seasoned wargamer or completely new to the hobby, we invite you to join us for a day of history and fun.

Registration: Space is limited, so pre-registration is necessary. This event is free, and no registration is required to watch the battles.

Email the museum at hpmuseum@highpointnc.gov to register today!

High Point Public Library's Centennial Community Celebration
2026-11-08 14:00 - 17:00 | High Point Public Library, 901 N Main Street, High Point, North Carolina, 27262, United States
Join us as we celebrate the library’s 100 years in High Point. This event will feature livemusic, activities, and games for all ages and special exhibitors. More details to come.

For more information, contact Julie Raynor at julie.raynor@highpointnc.gov.

Darley Travels to Greensboro for Tea & Talk Revolutionary Stories
2026-11-08 15:00 - 16:30 | Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
Join the Greensboro History Museum for this free event as we celebrate Darley Newman’s new book Revolutionary Road Trip: Hidden Stories of America’s Founding Journey. Darley of PBS’s Travels with Darley will be chatting with Museum Director Carol Ghiorsi Hart and will be available for questions and book signings.

Meet Mr. Lincoln
2026-11-14 12:00 | North Carolina
Meet President Abraham Lincoln in a one-man show featuring veteran actor Peter Holland at the Greensboro History Museum.

Time to be determined.
