The museum Education Department is hosting free story time for kids on first Saturdays at 1:30. Join us this time for museum educator Carolyn Malone reading some of her favorite stories. Free.

Author and O. Henry Magazine publisher Jim Dodson shares tales from his research into the Great Wagon Road. This month's Guild meeting takes place at First Baptist Church on Friendly Avenue. Social time begins at 10, with the program at 10:30. Guests welcome. For more information, call Sandra Canipe at 336.273.6491

This weekend museum members take 20% off all regularly priced merchandise. Whether you're looking for delicious favorites from the Old Guilford Mill, Seagrove Candles to provide a holiday glow or ornaments galore, come by the shop for all your seasonal gift needs! Not a museum member? Click here to join today and get in on […]

Members get an exclusive look at the Smithsonian traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith before it opens to the public on December 7. RSVP by 12/3 by calling 336.373.2982 or email carol.hart@greensboro-nc.gov And don't miss special Member Family Hours to experience Project Democracy 20/20 on Sunday, December 8, 12-2 pm. Not a museum […]

The Smithsonian traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith explores the history of citizen participation, debate, and compromise from the nation’s formation to today. The exhibition focuses on the changing political ideals and principles of the nation, citizenship in a pluralistic society, and political participation and engagement.

From Dec. 7 to Dec. 13, City of Greensboro employees take 20% off all regularly priced merchandise. Just bring your City ID card. Whether you’re looking for delicious favorites from the Old Guilford Mill, Seagrove Candles to provide a holiday glow or ornaments galore, come by the shop for all your seasonal gift needs!

Bring the whole family for special members-only hours to experience Project Democracy 20/20. Discover the history of America's "Great Leap of Faith." Enjoy the Unity Square activities in Connection Point. And take time to find the Mischievous Museum Mice hiding in the galleries. Not a museum member? Click here to join today!

Bring your lunch to the museum on Thursday, December 19, and enjoy an insiders' introduction to the Smithsonian traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith, open now. The museum’s Curator of Community History, Glenn Perkins, will offer this free introduction to the exhibition and the NC Points of Change that connect the American […]

A special introduction to Project Democracy 20/20 for area educators. Tour the Smithsonian traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith. Experience Gerrymander Madness: The Anti-Democracy VR Game. Learn how to incorporate Project Democracy 20/20 into your lesson plans. Obtain resources and lessons aligned with curriculum standards. Free open house. Light hors d’oeuvres served. […]

In this conversation we’ll explore the language of hate vs. the language of dissent, who decides who is allowed to speak and how, and the responsibility of the media consumer in safeguarding free speech issues. With Jonathan Friedman, project director for campus free speech at PEN America; Allen Johnson, Editorial Page Editor at the Greensboro […]