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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 […]

Join America 250 Guilford County and the Town of Summerfield as we showcase student artwork from across the county. Students are participating in two contests: a 4th-grade flag contest and an all-ages “What America Means to Me” art contest. Winner and runner-up art from each participating school will be showcased as part of Summerfield Founders’ […]

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, […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

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 deeper understanding of your family’s history and celebrate the legacy of those who transitioned to freedom. FREE Registration for virtual viewing will be released at a […]