Program

Writer and nationally known broadcaster Michael Lasser, along with singers Cindy Miller and Alan Jones, turn the museum into a cabaret. The time is WWI, and audiences will hum along to standards they know, as well as hear the lyrics and melodies of the time of the Great War “Over There” that give insight into […]

Join fellow museum members for great food, wine, conversation, the latest museum news and a talk by Greensboro native Jim Dodson. He is a storyteller, author of seven books and Founding Editor of O.Henry Magazine. Jim will give us a special preview of his new literary project, and it is right in our wheelhouse (that is […]

Commemoration with guest speaker former Greensboro mayor Bill Knight Photo: Lynn Donovan

Costumed interpreters bring to life the stories of service members from the Revolutionary to the Gulf War.

Dr. Virginia Summey (moderator) Carol Ghiorsi Hart, Greensboro History Museum Justina Licata, UNC Greensboro Greensboro's rich and ongoing history is inextricably connected with the histories of the nation and the world. This discussion series organized by UNCG's Lloyd International Honors College explores these connections through three thematic topics: African American history, women's history and immigrants […]

Looking to learn more about your family? Genealogists from the African American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) will help close the gaps often found in the lineage of African Americans due to slavery and family separations. Participants will complete a pedigree chart and then have an opportunity to take part in a 20 minute personal […]

The East White Oak Community Center has been serving its mill village neighborhood for more than a century. Justin Lewter join us to talk about the center’s history and future, and Sarah Anne Maske shares her research into the African American textile workers’ experience at Cone Mills. Free program. Register to join on Zoom Register Or […]

RESCHEDULED bike tour from 10/9 Register for a cycling tour to discover local legacies of women’s struggle for voting rights: 10 am - Part 1 to UNCG and Greensboro College departs from museum 11:15 am - Part 2 to NC A&T and Bennett departs from museum Registration required through Bicycling in Greensboro. Register  

Take a break at the museum this election day! After you cast your vote drop by the museum for game and snacks.

Stories of community connection from some of Greensboro's favorite food spots. Video spotlights from GTN and live panel discussion. Plus ZeeYum food truck with delicious Turkish food for sale 12-4 pm! Our Gate City Arrivals initiative is exploring our city’s long immigration history. As part of that, we’re looking at how food connects people’s family […]