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The Cone Sisters and Greensboro

Tuesday, October 22, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Modern Visions, Modern Art: The Cone Sisters in North Carolina, a new exhibition at the Blowing Rock Art and History Museum, highlights art collectors Claribel and Etta Cone’s contributions to […]

History & Reconciliation: A Community Symposium

Saturday, October 26, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join us for discussions about investigating difficult history and identifying paths forward as part of building a stronger democracy. Documenting the 1887 lynching of Eugene Hairston. With members of the […]

Unliving History Cemetery Walk

Saturday, October 26, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Costumed interpreters portray spirits from Greensboro’s past in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Fun begins at 2 pm with Cynthia Moore Brown sharing a thrilling set of Ghost Stories in […]

Story Saturday with Carolyn Malone

Saturday, November 2, 2019 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm

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 […]

Museum Guild Meeting: Tales from the Great Wagon Road

Monday, November 18, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am

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 […]

Members Holiday Sale at Museum Shop

Saturday, November 23, 2019 - Sunday, November 24, 2019

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 […]

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. […]