Preserving Greensboro’s History & Connecting Communities
Together with our diverse communities, the Greensboro History Museum collects objects and stories, connects generations, and challenges people to explore our city’s past, present and future.
Making a difference for over 100 years
The Greensboro History Museum is North Carolina’s oldest and largest city history museum. For a century, we have been making a difference to our city as a vital community organization.
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2024
Speakeasy Night kicks off GHM100 centennial celebration.
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2021
Rapid-response exhibition Pieces of Now wins national acclaim.
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2017
Name change to Greensboro History Museum.
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1990
New wing financed by municipal bond opens.
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1984
Museum earns accreditation from American Association of Museums.
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1975
Museum Guild organizes to support educational activities.
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1964
Museum expands into entire building and neighboring Richardson Park.
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1961
Junior League of Greensboro funds first paid museum director.
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1939
Move to new Richardson Civic Center on Summit Avenue.
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1925
One-room display of about 200 artifacts opens Armistice Day.
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1924
Volunteers establish the Greensboro Historical Museum Society.
Discover Compelling Voices of Our City
The museum sparks wonder through bold exhibitions and creative public programs. We nurture civic engagement and lifelong learning. We encourage dialogue, and we care for all that is entrusted to us.
Our Impact
The Greensboro History Museum makes a difference for people across Greensboro and beyond by building on the past to envision and create a shared future. We create and support legacies for families, experiences for students, and program collaborations with community partners. We contribute to an exceptional quality of life in our city.
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Together Beyond 100 -
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GHM Inc. Report -
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Guidestar -
Access the GHM Inc. Guidestar profile or download the latest IRS 990 form.
Support Our Work
Your gift to GHM Inc. supports collections care, public programming and school tours, award-winning exhibitions, digital and in-person community outreach, and much more.
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About
Our People
The Greensboro History Museum operates as a public-private partnership between the City of Greensboro Libraries & Museum Department and the nonprofit GHM Inc. Learn more about our team and trustees.
