Public Programs

Sat. 5/31 1 pm- 3 pm Youngsters and their families can drop by the museum from 1 to 3 pm on Saturday, May 31st to celebrate the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame with a fun children's craft.  

Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum in Sedalia is hosting its third annual Black Heritage Day, and GHM Education & Engagement will be on hand with a fun activity. Learn more about their event at https://historicsites.nc.gov/news/events/chb-museum-black-heritage-day-2025

From the 1937-38 Carolina Theatre boycott to the 1960 Sit-ins and into the 21st century, the Gate City has been home to many important protest actions. This year’s Juneteenth Bike Tour visits civil rights protest sites around Downtown Greensboro to explore how people have marched and organized against inequality. Join us on an easy guided tour […]

Explore the galleries and meet costumed interpreters portraying activists and public figures including suffragist Gertrude Weil, civil rights attorney J. Kenneth Lee, and Gov. William R. Davie, a signer of the U.S. Constitution. Free tours leave every 10-15 minutes from the museum lobby.  Lifted Voices is a series of living history programs that bring to […]

Join us for a special evening with author Jim Dodson as we celebrate the release of The Road That Made America: A Modern Pilgrim's Journey on the Great Wagon Road. Copies of the book will be available for purchase from The Country Bookshop. Dodson is the founding editor of O.Henry Magazine and "Simple Life" columnist. In […]

Greensboro History Museum’s Flashback family fun series highlights decades past for our city and beyond. Recent Flashbacks have explored the history, music, culture, and curiosities of the 1920s, 1940s, and 1950s. This year we’re diving into the decade of disco, punk, and funk with a wild ride through the 1970s. We'll have vintage autos and […]

Join us for a panel discussion with Dr. Kevin A. Williams, Mother Florence P. Williams, and others as we explore the history of New Jerusalem Cathedral during its 50th anniversary year. Established in September 1975 by Bishop Frank McDaniel Williams and Mother Florence P. Williams, New Jerusalem Baptist Church, later renamed New Jerusalem Cathedral, held […]

Discover the story of East Greensboro’s Bluford Blues. Across four seasons, the team went undefeated (48-0) in season play. The Blues broke barriers as the first African American team to win the city tournament. Learn about the history and legacy of the team from players who were there. Free program. RSVP to save your spot. […]

Drop by the museum for this year's summer program 100 Years of Exhibits, 100 Years of Fun! Celebrate the museum's 100th year of serving the City of Greensboro through fun and engaging exhibits with hands-on activities for the whole family. The McNairy House and Historic Cemetery will also be open for tours during this time. […]

Discover the riveting hidden history of Claire McCardell, the most influential fashion designer you’ve never heard of. Join us for an evening with award-winning writer Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson. She will share how fashion innovator Claire McCardell popularized comfort and practicality in women’s wear with zippers, pockets, ballet flats, and more. McCardell’s work reinvented American sportswear […]