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Traditions of the Triad: May Day in Mary Lynn Richardson Historic Park

Sunday, May 4 @ 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Sun. 5/04 2 pm- 7 pm Special hours plus tours, games, demonstrations and more in Mary Lynn Richardson Historic Park. Visit our historic buildings from the late 1700s, including the Isley House and McNairy House. Try some colonial-era games. Make your own paper flowers to celebrate spring, and more. In coordination with Greensboro Food Truck […]

Belle Meade Society Spring Fling

Monday, May 5 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Mon. 05/05 5:30 pm- 7:30 pm Belle Meade Society members enjoy heavy hors d’oeuvres, wine and beer. Meet Curator of Collections Ayla Amon and view some exciting new additions that have not been on display as well as learn about the process of repatriation and how objects are removed from the collection. $45 per person. […]

Greensboro Bound Literary Festival

Saturday, May 17 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Greensboro Bound Literary Festival is in its seventh year, and the Greensboro History Museum is hosting a range of authors and discussions in Mary Norris Preyer Hall, Saturday from 11-3 pm. Events are free. For a full schedule of events happening at the museum and around Greensboro, visit https://greensborobound.com

McNairy House Tour

Thursday, May 29 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Free

The Francis McNairy House in the Mary Lynn Richardson Historic Park was originally located near today’s Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Inside, discover furnishings and decorative arts from the late 1700s and early 1800s. Drop by the museum during the above hours for a free 10-15 minute tour to learn about the history of the […]

Little Lions Saturday

Saturday, May 31 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sat. 5/31 1 pm- 3 pm Youngsters and their families can drop by the museum from 1 to 3 pm on Saturday, May 31st to celebrate the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame with a fun children's craft.  

Find us at Black Heritage Day

Saturday, June 14 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum in Sedalia is hosting its third annual Black Heritage Day, and GHM Education & Engagement will be on hand with a fun activity. Learn more about their event at https://historicsites.nc.gov/news/events/chb-museum-black-heritage-day-2025

Museum Closed

Thursday, June 19

The Museum is closed in observance of the City of Greensboro Juneteenth holiday.

Juneteenth Bike Tour: Greensboro Civil Rights Protests Across the Decades

Saturday, June 21 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

From the 1937-38 Carolina Theatre boycott to the 1960 Sit-ins and into the 21st century, the Gate City has been home to many important protest actions. This year’s Juneteenth Bike Tour visits civil rights protest sites around Downtown Greensboro to explore how people have marched and organized against inequality. Join us on an easy guided tour […]

Lifted Voices: Civic Season

Saturday, June 21 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Sat. June 21, 1-3 pm Explore the galleries and meet costumed interpreters portraying activists and public figures. Lifted Voices is a series of living history programs that bring to life people and stories from Greensboro’s past. This is a free, family-friendly program. Join us for history in first person.

Find us at the Greensboro Grasshoppers Game

Sunday, June 29 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Stop by the Greensboro History Museum table and see Curator of Collections Ayla Amon throw out the first pitch at the Greensboro Grasshoppers game against the Winston-Salem Dash on Sunday, June 29. Buy your tickets at https://www.milb.com/greensboro/tickets/ticket-information.