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History Cabaret—Hearing America Change: The Songs of World War I

Friday, October 27, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

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 […]

Museum Annual Dinner

Thursday, November 2, 2017 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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 […]

Honoring Greensboro Veterans

Saturday, November 10, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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

Lifted Voices: Greensboro Veterans

Sunday, November 11, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

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

Greensboro: The World Through a City – Women’s History

Thursday, March 28, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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 […]

African American Genealogy Day

Saturday, February 22, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

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 […]

History Lunch Break: East White Oak Past and Present

Friday, April 9, 2021 @ 12:00 pm - 12:30 pm

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 Spokes & Votes Cycling Tour

Saturday, October 23, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

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  

Midterms Mid-day Mixer

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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

Culture & Cuisine: Middle East & North African Traditions

Saturday, April 22, 2023 @ 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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 […]