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 […]

Triad History Day is a free one-day public festival focused on Triad history, both the stories and the people who preserve them. The event will feature a “history hall” with displays from history organizations, a series of lightning round talks focused on local history, as well as booths focused on oral history, preservation advice, and […]

Dr. Omar Ali (moderator) Rev. David Fraccaro, Faith Action International House Sofia Mosquera, Faith Action International House 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 […]

Benjamin Briggs, executive director of Preservation Greensboro Inc. will enlighten us about the mysteries and future of historic preservation in Guilford County and beyond. Join us at 10 for coffee and refreshments. Program begins 10:30. A business meeting follows at 11:30 a.m. Guests welcome.

Psst… there’s Absolutely Nothing going on at the Museum Friday Evening, April 26. Leastwise not anything you’d learn about by following @GHMSpeakeasy on Instagram or clicking here…

Guilford County historian and former Greensboro History Museum assistant director Gayle Hicks Fripp is the author of three illustrated histories of Greensboro. Her most recent book is Faith on the Move: The History of the West Market Street United Methodist Church. Reservations required. Event tickets $25 per person. For credit card payments or questions, contact Mary […]

The 20-minute documentary Cascade: Caring for a Place highlights the history and rehabilitation of an 1895 railroad saloon on S. Elm Street. A conversation with the filmmaker and individuals who worked to save this Greensboro landmark follows the screening. Joining  filmmaker Michael Frierson are Benjamin Briggs of Preservation Greensboro and Chris Brummel, Sarah DosSantos, and […]

Former director William Moore shares intriguing stories about objects acquired during his 40 year career at the Greensboro History Museum. Join us at 10 for coffee and refreshments. Program begins 10:30. Box lunches are available for purchase for the luncheon following the meeting but must be reserved before May 15.

Learn about the Allied D-Day invasion at a free lunch & learn program at the Greensboro History Museum. The preparations for the June 1944 invasion at Normandy began almost two years earlier. The planning and execution of what was the largest amphibious invasion in history involved over a million American GIs on English soil, intricate […]

Meet Greensboro’s beloved Dolley Madison (the first to be called “First Lady”), who’ll make her way around as you enjoy afternoon tea, special treats, a magic show and themed crafts. Children will enjoy story time with special guests, Allison Donovan and author Kate Pope of The Giving Crusade, and learn to find their inner hero […]