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American Democracy Special Member Preview

Thursday, December 5, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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 […]

American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith Opens

Saturday, December 7, 2019

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 […]

City Employees Sale in Museum Shop

Saturday, December 7, 2019 - Friday, December 13, 2019

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 […]

American Democracy Special Member Family Hours

Sunday, December 8, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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. […]

Lunch & Learn: American Democracy

Thursday, December 19, 2019 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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 […]

Educators Democracy Evening

Tuesday, January 21, 2020 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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 […]

Free Speech in a Time of Hate Speech

Wednesday, January 29, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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 […]

Museum Guild Meeting: Battle of Guilford Courthouse

Monday, February 17, 2020 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Jay Callahan, local Revolutionary War reenactor and speaker, will talk about this familiar battle from the British perspective. Social time begins at 10, with the program at 10:30. Guests welcome. […]

African American Genealogy Day

Saturday, February 22, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Looking to learn more about your family? Genealogists from the African American Historical and Genealogical Society (AAHGS) will help close the gaps often found in the lineage of African Americans […]

Great Leap of Faith Day

Saturday, February 29, 2020 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Celebrate Great Leap of Faith Day at the Greensboro History Museum.  Visit the Smithsonian traveling exhibition American Democracy: A Great Leap of Faith and enjoy a special program of songs […]