• New Jerusalem Cathedral Golden Year 50 Community Panel

    Tuesday, July 29 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm | Free

    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 […]

  • Little League Legends: Achievements of the 1965-68 Bluford Blues

    Saturday, August 9 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

    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. […]

    Homeschool Summer Day at the Museum

    Wednesday, August 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    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. […]

    2025 Wicker Endowment Lecture with Elizabeth Evitts Dickinson

    Monday, August 25 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

    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 […]

  • Greensboro Youth Summit

    Saturday, October 4 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Explore the history of Greensboro students’ access to education and discover how to make a difference today. Plus, enjoy pizza and swag, and earn service hours. This program is open to all 7th-12th grade students. Free program. Register to take part! 

    Speakeasy Night at the Museum

    Friday, October 17 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm | $35

    Dress up to party like it's the Roaring Twenties Speakeasy Night at the Greensboro History Museum throws it back to when the museum first opened in 1925.  Dance to the sounds of Durham’s Mint Julep Jazz Band. Enjoy signature cocktails and tasty bites from GIA. Play a Prohibition sleuth in our Gate City Mystery game. […]

    Archaeology Day

    Saturday, October 18 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm | Free

    Drop by the museum to dig into Archaeology Day with fun activities and demonstrations for the whole family. This program is in partnership with the UNC Greensboro's Archaeology Program and Guilford Court House National Military Park.                            

    Ghoulash! Unliving History and More

    Saturday, October 25 @ 11:00 am - 5:30 pm

    The Greensboro Youth Council's Ghoulash! Halloween festival is back in LeBauer Park. Free activities with the Museum include: Ghost tales with storyteller Cynthia Moore Brown, 11 am  Little Lions Saturday craft activity, 12:30-1:30 pm  Lifted Voices: Unliving History Tours in the Historic First Presbyterian Cemetery, 1:30-5:30 pm Ghoulash! is an annual festival featuring fall and […]

  • Holiday Parade Fun

    Saturday, December 6 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

    Join us during and after the Downtown Greensboro Holiday Parade to celebrate the winter season and the launch of the Mousetastical Adventure mouse hunt all around the museum. Plus fun crafts, hot cocoa, and a special visit from Ms. Claus at 1 pm and Santa 2-4:30 pm!

    Homeschool for the Holidays

    Saturday, December 13 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Homeschool students and their families can drop by the museum for historic activities. Plus discover mischievous mice throughout the museum for the Mousetastical Mouse Hunt, and explore the new exhibit GHM100: Treasures.Legacies.Remix.  Free event. No registration is required.