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 […]

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.  

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

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

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 […]

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.

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.  

The Museum is closed in observance of the July 4th holiday.

Join us for a special evening with author Jim Dodson as we celebrate the release of The Road That Made America: A Modern Pilgrim's Journey on the Great Wagon Road. Copies of the book will be available for purchase from The Country Bookshop. Dodson is the founding editor of O.Henry Magazine and "Simple Life" columnist. In […]

Greensboro History Museum’s Flashback family fun series highlights decades past for our city and beyond. Recent Flashbacks have explored the history, music, culture, and curiosities of the 1920s, 1940s, and 1950s. This year we’re diving into the decade of disco, punk, and funk with a wild ride through the 1970s. Visitors can enter a Celebs […]