Our partners at Beta Nu Zeta chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Inc. have decided to postpone this program. The Zeta Phi Beta Community Voices display will remain on view through Sunday, March 22 in the museum lobby. Visit http://greensborohistory.org for other program and exhibition updates --- 100 years of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority will be […]

Gayle Fripp, Guilford County historian, will talk about her recent book, Faith on the Move, and the influence of the Methodist denomination in Greensboro. Social time begins at 10, with the program at 10:30. Guests welcome. For more information, call Sandra Canipe at 336.273.6491

We regret to announce that Barbara Clark Smith’s lecture has been canceled due to travel restrictions for Smithsonian employees. Other museum programs are continuing as scheduled, unless otherwise indicated. The Smithsonian traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith will remain on view through March 29. Check our website for the latest updates. --- […]

We regret to announce that this has been canceled after consultation with our partners at Guilford County Schools. Other museum programs are continuing as scheduled, unless otherwise indicated. Check our website for the latest updates. --- Six inspiring Greensboro women on working together on behalf of children and families through education, advocacy and community leadership. […]

From 1 to 4 pm, costumed interpreters bring history to life by sharing Greensboro stories in first person. Plus fun family activities in LeBauer Park as part of NC Folk Fest's Folk in the Park! Check out the Folk in the Park family area near the museum’s LeBauer Park terrace. Family area visitors can take […]

Learn more about the Greensboro History Museum's Project Democracy 20/20 initiative and the Smithsonian traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith with Museum Director Carol Ghiorsi Hart and Curator of Exhibits Robert Harris. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres begin at 6 pm with program at 7 pm Reservations required. Event tickets $30 per person. […]

New date TBA Popup exhibition and history meet-up with UNC Greensboro Archives & Special Collections The 1920s were a time of massive growth in Greensboro. The new 17-story Jefferson Building opened in 1923 as the tallest and largest office building in the South. The city annexed neighboring communities and the population grew to the point […]

Bring the whole family for special members-only hours on the closing day for the Smithsonian traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith. Not a museum member? Click here to join today!

Beginning in the late 1760s, a group of Piedmont NC farmers calling themselves the Regulators organized against increased taxation and other injustices from colonial officials. These protests would lead to a violent clash at the Battle of Alamance in May 1771. Learn more about the Regulator movement and how it connects to the story of […]

Live webcast lecture with Smithsonian curator Barbara Clark Smith discussing American democracy past and present Our nation rests on the consent of the people. But who are the people? How should those people participate to make their voices heard? The Smithsonian traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith explores these questions, which have […]