Events

Explore how and why clothing has changed through the ages.

See what it took to make a community run in Colonial times.

Come explore colonial games, and find out how kids used to play before electricity!

Come explore colonial games, and find out how kids used to play before electricity!

William Sidney Porter, who had a national readership as the short story author O. Henry, was born here on this date in 1862.

Explore the world of everyday necessities and heirloom arts!

There is always something new to learn and interesting people to meet at Museum Guild meetings. At our first meeting of the year, Curator of Collections Jon Zachman will share little-known facts about the Dolley Madison Collection. Taking our cue from Dolley's legacy of hospitality, we'll enjoy tea together after the program. Social time begins at 10, […]

Learn about the rich heritage of music and their makers in North Carolina!

Free Admission. First come, first served, with limited seating, doors open at 6:15 p.m. CDs available after performance.   The charismatic Jim Weiss makes the joy of the spoken word and the richness of classical literature irresistible. With more than 45 storytelling recordings and 85 national awards from countless educational and parenting organizations, Weiss (www.greathall.com) is indeed a master […]

There is always something new to learn and interesting people to meet at Museum Guild meetings. Jim Kirkpatrick, Jr., one of the founding officers of the Guilford Battleground Company, will tell a stirring story of the Revolutionary events which took place right here in Guilford County in March of 1781. Social time begins at 10, followed […]