America 250 - Guilford County

Landscapes of Freedom: Rivers of Survivance
2026-04-11 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | 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

Dr. Brown & Her Network of Women
2026-03-14 10:00, 2026-03-07 10:00 | Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum, 6136 Burlington Road, Gibsonville, North Carolina, 27249, United States

America250 Guilford Kickoff Celebration
2026-03-12 17:30 - 23:00 | Stock + Grain Assembly, 275 N. Elm Street, High Point, North Carolina, 27262, United States
Guilford County is kicking off America’s 250th birthday, and you’re invited.

Join us on March 12 at Stock + Grain Assembly for trivia, karaoke, and a community celebration.

FREE. Open to the public. Show up early for trivia.

Let’s celebrate the story of Guilford County and the role we’ve played in America’s history.

Create a Time Capsule (Sensory Friendly)
2026-03-07 10:00 - 14:00 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, United States
This Global Day of Unplugging, take a break from technology and create a personal or family time capsule! As the Museum prepares for the America 250 Guilford County Time Capsule celebration in April, visitors will get a chance to collect their own memories to keep for a year, ten years, or even 50 years! This sensory-friendly event is FREE and open to the public.

Sensory-friendly hours are from 10:00 am – 12:00pm

Lifted Voices: Black History, Little Lions & More!
2026-02-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
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 Battle of Guilford Courthouse.

Little Lions Saturday

11:30 am-12:30 pm in the Lobby

Discover Black Patriots with a fun activity for pre-k to 3rd graders & families.

Lifted Voices: Black History

1-4 pm in the Museum’s Galleries

Costumed interpreters in the museum galleries share well-known and little-known stories of African Americans in Greensboro. Featuring Black Patriot John Gibson, Revolutionary War widow Miley Caper, and many more.

Lifted Voices is a series of living history programs that bring to life people and stories from Greensboro’s past.

Let’s Craft! Tricorn Hats in Little Red Schoolhouse (Sensory Friendly)
2026-02-28 10:00 - 14:00 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, United States
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.

Black History Month Cinema: "Eve's Bayou"
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:30 | Hemphill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27407, United States
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 Southern Gothic story evolves over the course of a long, hot Louisiana summer, a 10-year-old black girl, Eve Batiste discovers that her family’s affluent existence is merely a facade. The philandering of her suave doctor father, Louis, creates a rift, throwing Eve’s mother, Roz, and teenage sister, Cisely, into emotional turmoil. Eve, though, manages to find some solace with her quirky psychic aunt, Mozelle. Popcorn and snacks will be served. Contact Ronald Headen at 336-412-6199 or by email for more information.

Landscapes of Freedom: New Garden Neighborhoods Through the Centuries
2026-02-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Greensboro History Museum, 130 Summit Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
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 about those who formed these communities and the bonds that have connected them across generations and centuries

No registration needed. For more information, contact archives@guilford.edu.

The Landscapes of Freedom program series is in partnership with Guilford College. This project is supported through a grant from America 250 NC, a program of the NC Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, and is the first of three related programs held at Greensboro sites in Spring 2026.

Montford Point Marines of High Point
2026-02-21 14:00 - 16:00 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, United States
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 FREE and open to the public. This program is presented by the High Point Museum & The National Montford Point Marine Association NC Triad Triangle Chapter 38.

Greenway History Series: Honoring Black Patriots
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Greensboro Downtown Greenway, 801 Smith Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401, United States
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 soldiers in shaping the American Revolution, right here in our community. Come ready to ask questions, participate, and connect with history in a meaningful way!

High Point Historical Society Presents: Exploring the Legacy of the Washington Street Branch Library
2026-02-21 11:00 - 11:30 | Community and Neighborhood Development Center, 201 Fourth Street, High Point, North Carolina, United States
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 in 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.

Black History Month Cinema: "She's Gotta Have It"
2026-02-19 18:30 - 20:30 | Hemphill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27407, United States
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 kind of man she wants to date, so she decides to date three at the same time. The first is Greer Childs, a rich, handsome narcissist. Then there’s Jamie Overstreet, a stable, overprotective alpha male. Finally, there’s Mars Blackmon, a timid geek with a heart of gold. Unfortunately, while each suitor has his virtues, Darling just can’t seem to make up her mind. Popcorn and snacks will be served. Contact Ronald Headen at 336-412-6199 or by email for more information.

Local History Walk-Through: A Black History Month Exhibit
2026-02-16 09:00 - 2026-02-21 18:00 | Glenwood Branch Library, 1901 W. Florida Street, Greeensboro, North Carolina, 27403, United States
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 16–21.

If you have any questions, please email Camille Silva-Couch.

Tea Time in the Historical Park
2026-02-14 11:00 - 16:00 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, United States
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.

Black History Month Cinema: "Cooley High"
2026-02-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Hemphill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27407, United States
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 Graffiti’ but with far more vitality and more variety, Cooley High takes a nostalgic, poignant and hilariously funny look at black teen life in 1960’s Chicago. It’s 1964. JFK has just been assassinated. Motown records rule the airwaves. And two high school students discover themselves and the taste of freedom for the first time. Preach, a serious-minded writer, and his best friend Cochise, a basketball hero headed for college, are best friends at Cooley High. Together they cut classes to go to the zoo, crash parties, put the hustle on some hustlers and dream about getting out of their impoverished, rough neighborhood. But when an innocent joy ride makes them the targets of two vengeful hoods, their already uncertain futures seem even further out of reach. Popcorn and snacks will be served. Contact Ronald Headen at 336-412-6199 or email for more information.

Black History Month Cinema: "A Raisin in the Sun"
2026-02-07 14:00 - 16:30 | Hemphill Branch Library, 2301 W. Vandalia Road, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27407, United States
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. A Raisin in the Sun (not rated), is a 1961 drama based on the award winning play by Lorraine Hansberry. It stars a stellar cast with Sidney Poitier, Ruby Dee, Diana Sands, Claudia McNeil, Ivan Dixon, and Lou Gossett. This lauded drama follows the Youngers, an African-American family living together in an apartment in Chicago. Following the death of their patriarch, they try to determine what to do with the substantial insurance payment they’ll soon receive. Opinions on what to do with the money vary. Walter Lee wants to make a business investment, while his mother, Lena is intent on buying a house for them all to live in — two differing views of the American Dream. Popcorn and movie snacks will be served. Contact Ronald Headen at 336-412-6199 or email for more information.

Limits of Freedom Exhibit
2026-02-07 10:00 - 2026-03-07 16:30 | High Point Museum, 1859 E. Lexington Ave, High Point, NC, 27262, 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.

The exhibit will be at the High Point Museum from February 7 to March 7 during museum hours. Please visit the museum’s website below for hours.
