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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180523T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
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SUMMARY:Now/Then Community Conversation: Mary Mendenhall Hobbs and the AFSC
DESCRIPTION:During World War I\, Quaker educator Mary Mendenhall Hobbs (1852–1930) was a powerful voice for peace. Gwen Gosney Erickson\, Friends Librarian and College Archivist at Guilford College\, details Hobbs’s efforts to promote the newly formed American Friends Service Committee. Highlighting AFSC’s ongoing work locally and internationally is Hector Rivera Suarez\, from the AFSC Office of the Carolinas. \nPhoto courtesy Friends Historical Collection\, Guilford College
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/mary-mendenhall-hobbs-afsc/
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180521T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180306T222735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021411Z
UID:1746-1526898600-1526905800@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Guild Meeting: The Fool and His Errand
DESCRIPTION:At our May luncheon meeting\, Scott Culclasure of the American Hebrew Academy will introduce us to lawyer and civil rights activist Albion W. Tourgee. \nReservations required. Call Don Saunders at 336-299-2996 for more information.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/museum-guild-meeting-the-fool-and-his-errand/
CATEGORIES:Guild Member Event,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180520T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180418T232153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021445Z
UID:1795-1526824800-1526835600@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Dolley's 250th Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:First Lady Dolley Madison was born near Guilford College on May 20\, 1768. Join us as we celebrate her 250th birthday. Rarely seen objects from the museum’s Dolley Madison Collection will be on display\, including Dolley’s red velvet dress. Tours\, talks\, music\, treats and more!
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/dolleys-250th-birthday-bash/
CATEGORIES:At the Museum,Family Fun,Public Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180820
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180525T222022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021451Z
UID:1806-1526688000-1534723199@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:type-WRITE Featuring Typewriters from the Soboroff Collection
DESCRIPTION:Visit the museum’s new Connection Point for an investigation into the sounds\, sensations and inspiration of typewrting. Take part in hands-on activities on vintage typewriters. Plus\, see typewriters owned by Maya Angelou\, Ernest Hemingway\, John Lennon and others from the Soboroff Typewriter Collection on view through August 19. \nPhoto:  Lynn Donovan
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/type-write-featuring-typewriters-from-the-soboroff-collection/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180519
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180520
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180418T215015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021444Z
UID:1793-1526688000-1526774399@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:type-WRITE Opening
DESCRIPTION:Greensboro History Museum’s phenomenal\, newly created installation space investigates the sounds and sensations of typewriting. Take part in hands-on activities on vintage typewriters. Plus\, see typewriters owned by Maya Angelou\, Ernest Hemingway\, John Lennon and others from the Soboroff Typewriter Collection on view through August 19. \nOpens May 19 for the Greensboro Bound Literary festival. Learn more at greensborobound.com.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/type-write-opening/
CATEGORIES:Exhibition
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180517T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180507T225112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021449Z
UID:1802-1526580000-1526585400@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Members-Only Preview: Dolley Madison and the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Members get a sneak peek at Dolley Madison and the Museum. This new display of the museum’s Dolley Madison collections is opening for the First Lady’s 250th birthday on May 20. Be the first to see Dolley’s red velvet dress and other rarely shown items. Light refreshments served. Reservations required. Please call 336-373-2982 or register at https://members-preview-dolley-madison.eventbrite.com.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/members-preview-dolley-museum/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180418T234646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021446Z
UID:1797-1526061600-1526067000@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:type-WRITE Preview Party
DESCRIPTION:Reserve your tickets now for one of the most unique parties in town. \nSip literary-inspired cocktails (and nibble on delicious hors d’oeuvres) donated by GIA\, plus wine and other tipples donated by Raffaldini Vineyards and Fainting Goat Spirits. Enjoy jazz from Steve Haines\, Will England and Aaron Matson. Play with a selection of vintage typewriters. Mingle among the tools of legendary writers – from Maya Angelou to Ernest Hemingway. \nIt’s a special sneak peek at type-WRITE\, an investigation into the sounds\, sensations and inspiration of typewriting opening May 19. Take part in hands-on activities on vintage typewriters. Plus\, see typewriters owned by Tennessee Williams\, John Lennon and others from the Soboroff Typewriter Collection. \nAll proceeds benefit Greensboro History Museum \nTickets are $55/person. Reserve yours online at http://weblink.donorperfect.com/typeWritePreview or call 336-373-2982.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/5944/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180505T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180301T225442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021441Z
UID:1783-1525518000-1525523400@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Dolley & Me Tea
DESCRIPTION:Click here for information about the 2nd Annual Dolley & Me Tea at the O.Henry Hotel on June 29\, 2019! \n\nThis exciting multi-generational event is supported by the prestigious O.Henry Hotel and will be held in their beautiful Caldwell Room. The tea is perfect for adults and children of all ages\, along with their favorite doll or stuffed animal. We will be honoring First Lady Dolley Madison’s 250th birthday\, and we will be joined be a very special guest\, Mrs. Kristin Cooper\, First Lady of North Carolina. All proceeds benefit the Greensboro History Museum. \nTickets for the Dolley & Me Tea have sold out.  \nThis event is made possible thanks to our Presenting Sponsor: \nStacey Ofsanko\, Broker/REALTOR®\n \nAdditional thanks go to our Storytime Sponsor Piedmont Natural Gas and Contributing Sponsor Solis Mammography. \nWe are also grateful to the following Event Supporters: Gunter Custom Homes and Design\, Kaley Orthodontics\, National League of Junior Cotillions Northern Guilford Chapter\, High Caliber Stables\, the Carlson Family\, Well-Spring: A Life Plan Community\, Lake Jeanette Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry\, Allegacy Federal Credit Union\, the Joseph M. Bryan Foundation of Greater Greensboro\, and the Cemala Foundation. \nThank you to all who are helping make this event a grand success!
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/dolley-tea-2018/
LOCATION:GHM_46-web
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180502T183000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180404T230838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021444Z
UID:1790-1525282200-1525285800@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Now/Then Community Conversation: Harriet Elliott and the League of Women Voters
DESCRIPTION:Kathelene Smith\, archivist at UNCG’s Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections & University Archives\, talks about the amazing Harriet Elliott. Professor Elliott’s work mobilizing students during WWI helped shape her fight to get those students – and all women – the vote. Tracy Nash\, President of the League of Women Voters of the Piedmont Triad\, shares her organization’s ongoing work to promote voter education. \n(Photo: Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections & University Archives)
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/now-then-community-conversation-harriet-elliott-and-the-league-of-women-voters/
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180416T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180416T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180306T222407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021410Z
UID:1745-1523872800-1523878200@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Guild Meeting: What Colonel Forbis’s Cap Heard
DESCRIPTION:Featuring the Guilford Courthouse Fife & Drum Corps. \nJoin us at 10 for coffee and refreshments. Program begins 10:30. Guests welcome. For more information\, call Sandra Canipe at 336.273.6491.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/museum-guild-meeting-what-colonel-forbiss-cap-heard/
CATEGORIES:Guild Member Event,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180324T003620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021443Z
UID:1789-1523296800-1523304000@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Belle Meade Society Spring Meeting with Special Guest Dr. Loren Schweninger
DESCRIPTION:Appealing for Freedom: Freedom Suits in the South\, his forthcoming book\, is the product of years spent traveling to courthouses and archives throughout the South collecting freedom petitions and other legal documents filed by slaves. Dr. Schweninger\, Professor emeritus of History at UNCG\, is best known for his research on slavery\, including collaborations with John Hope Franklin. \nLight dinner at 6 pm\, program to follow at 7 pm \nBelle Meade Society Members only.  Reservations required. Event tickets $30 per person. For credit card payments or questions\, contact Mary Allen at 336-373-2982 or go to http://weblink.donorperfect.com/BelleMeadeSpring2018. \nBelle Meade membership dues support museum programs\, exhibits and purchase of important collections. Dues begin at $250 per year. Learn more at  https://greensborohistory.org/join-support/membership.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/belle-meade-society-spring-meeting-with-special-guest-dr-loren-schweninger/
CATEGORIES:Belle Meade Society Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180314T230132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021442Z
UID:1788-1521986400-1521997200@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Happy 210th\, Greensboro!
DESCRIPTION:The Gate City turns 210 this year. We’re celebrating the date the first city lots were were sold with a casual\, family-fun afternoon of storytelling\, crafts and celebrations.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/happy-210th-greensboro/
CATEGORIES:Public Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180319T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180106T031742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021410Z
UID:1744-1521453600-1521459000@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Guild Meeting: The Journey of the Cap of Colonel Arthur Forbis
DESCRIPTION:Susan Webster\, Museum Registrar and Curator of Textiles\, is our guide for the extraordinary story of one of the museum’s oldest objects. We will look at its origins and ownership and explore the many facets of this tangible piece of history including its recently completed conservation treatment. Social time begins at 10\, with the program at 10:30. Guests welcome. For more information\, call Sandra Canipe at 336.273.6491.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/museum-guild-meeting-the-journey-of-the-cap-of-colonel-arthur-forbis/
CATEGORIES:Guild Member Event,Public Programs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180317T163000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180301T013853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021441Z
UID:1780-1521300600-1521304200@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Lorena Guillen Tango Ensemble
DESCRIPTION:This critically acclaimed group performs as part of Lifted Voices: Greensboro Women Making Herstory. The Lorena Guillen Tango Ensemble’s latest project\, The Other Side of My Heart\, documents journeys of Latina immigrants to the Triad in image and song. \nGuillen conducted oral histories with six women who shared and reflected about their dreams and fears while evaluating what they had gained and lost in moving to a new country. She and composer Alejandro Rutty transformed the oral histories into a song cycle that also incorporates photographs and audio collage. Learn more at www.lorenaguillen.com. \n…a gem of a performing ensemble… —The Classical Voice of North Carolina \nJoin us for this special free performance. Auditorium doors open at 3:00 for this 3:30 performance. \nSponsored by Wells Fargo
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/lorena-guillen-tango-ensemble/
CATEGORIES:Public Programs,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180219T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180219T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180104T220356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021409Z
UID:1743-1519034400-1519039800@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Guild Meeting: The (Arti)Facts of Life
DESCRIPTION:Curator of Education Dean MacLeod will discuss the power of artifact contemplation. Using meaningful questions\, the museum can help visitors view objects and see history in new ways. Social time begins at 10\, with the program at 10:30. Guests welcome. For more information\, call Sandra Canipe at 336.273.6491.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/museum-guild-meeting-the-artifacts-of-life/
CATEGORIES:Guild Member Event,Public Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180210T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180125T225919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021434Z
UID:1770-1518274800-1518282000@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Forgotten History: Rediscovering the Old Polio Hospital Site
DESCRIPTION:Learn about and discuss the history of the Central Carolina Convalescent Hospital site. This forgotten place was also part of the World War II Overseas Replacement Depot and a detention center for civil rights protests in 1963. Visitors are encouraged to bring stories\, photographs or artifacts related to the hospital. \nThis is a partner program sponsored by the UNC Greensboro Public History Program. For disability accommodations\, please contact uncgmuseumstudies@gmail.com
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/forgotten-history-rediscovering-the-old-polio-hospital-site/
CATEGORIES:Partner Program,Public Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20180209
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20180215
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180208T194844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021436Z
UID:1776-1518134400-1518652799@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Singing Telegram Valentines
DESCRIPTION:Surprise your Valentine this year with a special treat: your message in song delivered in period dress with violin accompaniment. The $50 telegram fee includes a song and a card and goes to support museum programs. You can also add vintage candy and Red Velvet Tea to make things extra special. \nWhen? \nFebruary 9-February 14. Call 336-373-2949 now to book your time slot. \nWhere? \nYour Valentine’s office\, home\, or anyplace you want! (Within Greensboro) \nHow? \nCall the Museum Shop at 336-373-2949 or email Carol.Hart@greensboro-nc.gov \nWhy? \nTo support your Greensboro History Museum!
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/singing-telegram-valentines/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20180125T223727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021432Z
UID:1768-1517655600-1517670000@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Teachers on the Front Line of School Desegregation: Opening Program
DESCRIPTION:The lives and work of African American educators in the decades following school desegregation are the focus of Teachers on the Frontline of School Desegregation\, a community display developed by Greensboro’s Ever Achieving Retired Teachers Club. \nJoin us for the opening program\, a free event for all ages. Teachers will be on hand to share their experiences\, and there will be a screening of “Making Bricks Without Straw\,” an oral history documentary highlighting these educators’ stories. \nSchedule of events: \n11:00 Dr. Richard Williams presents interviews from the film “Making Bricks Without Straw” \n12:00 Dorothy Thompson and Flossie Vereen Smith share their experiences as teachers during desegregation \n1:00 Dr. Richard Williams presents interviews from the film “Making Bricks Without Straw” \n2:00 Teaching on the Front Line of Desegregation\, a panel discussion \nThis partner program is being put on by the Ever Achieving Retired Teachers Club.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/teachers-on-the-frontline-opening-program/
CATEGORIES:Community Display,Partner Program,Public Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20170914T020038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T054158Z
UID:1688-1513683000-1513688400@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Guild Holiday Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for this annual festive gathering at the Greensboro Country Club! Guild Member Carmen Redding will share her Christmas Collection. Reservations required!
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/guild-holiday-lunch-3/
LOCATION:Voices of a City _Bewitching Country
CATEGORIES:Guild Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20170914T020038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170914T020038Z
UID:1742-1513683000-1513688400@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Guild Holiday Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for this annual festive gathering at the Greensboro Country Club! Guild Member Carmen Redding will share her Christmas Collection. Reservations required!
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/guild-holiday-lunch/
LOCATION:Voices of a City _Bewitching Country
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20170914T020038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021409Z
UID:1602-1513683000-1513688400@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Guild Holiday Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendar for this annual festive gathering at the Greensboro Country Club! Guild Member Carmen Redding will share her Christmas Collection. Reservations required!
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/guild-holiday-lunch-2/
LOCATION:Voices of a City _Bewitching Country
CATEGORIES:Guild Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171120T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20170914T020014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021408Z
UID:1741-1511172000-1511177400@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Guild Meeting: The Beauty of Bennett
DESCRIPTION:Natalie McLean\, the Chaplain at Bennett College\, will talk about the history of the school\, highlight some of its notable alumni\, and share a few student profiles. Social time begins at 10\, with the program at 10:30. Guests welcome. For more information\, call Sandra Canipe at 336.273.6491.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/museum-guild-meeting-the-beauty-of-bennett/
CATEGORIES:Guild Member Event,Public Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20171110T035519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021427Z
UID:1761-1510826400-1511110800@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:AIDS Quilt and Documentary
DESCRIPTION:Sections of the internationally celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt – the 54½-ton\, handmade tapestry that stands as a memorial to more than 96\,000 individuals lost to AIDS – will be on view November 16-19 (Museum open until 7:00 pm on 11/17). \nWe will also host screenings of The Last One: Unfolding the AIDS Memorial Quilt in Mary Norris Preyer Hall on Friday\, November 17\, at 7:00 pm and Saturday\, November 18\, at 11:00 am.. This 2015 documentary chronicles the genesis of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt and the evolution of the AIDS epidemic. Reservations are required\, as seating is limited. The screenings are free and open to the public. \n[button link=”[button link=”https://triadhealthproject.salsalabs.org/thelastone1117/index.html” color=”grey” window=”yes”]Reserve Seats on 11/17[/button] [button link=”[button link=”https://triadhealthproject.salsalabs.org/thelastone1118/index.html” color=”grey” window=”yes”]Reserve Seats on 11/18[/button] \nThis important exhibit and film come to us through a partnership with Triad Health Project.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/aids-quilt-and-documentary/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20171024T205110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171024T205110Z
UID:1760-1510338600-1510345800@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Members-Only Exhibition Preview
DESCRIPTION:Join us to preview our new World War I exhibition Lest We Forget: WWI through the Eyes of Nine. This members-only reception will be a great time to connect with fellow members and staff\, and check out what has been going on behind those closed doors on the second floor! Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wwi-exhibit-preview-reception-tickets-39203197820.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/preview-lest-we-forget/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171110T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20171024T205110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021426Z
UID:1397-1510338600-1510345800@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Members-Only Exhibition Preview
DESCRIPTION:Join us to preview our new World War I exhibition Lest We Forget: WWI through the Eyes of Nine. This members-only reception will be a great time to connect with fellow members and staff\, and check out what has been going on behind those closed doors on the second floor! Please RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wwi-exhibit-preview-reception-tickets-39203197820.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/preview-lest-we-forget-2/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20171012T194733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021421Z
UID:1672-1509645600-1509656400@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow museum members for great food\, wine\, conversation\, the latest museum news and a talk by Greensboro native Jim Dodson. He is a storyteller\, author of seven books and Founding Editor of O.Henry Magazine. Jim will give us a special preview of his new literary project\, and it is right in our wheelhouse (that is a hint). \nReservations are $60 for museum members and $75 for non-members. Watch the mail for your invitation\, and return the reservation card and payment by Thursday\, October 26. Tickets can also be purchased online or by calling Carol Hart at 336.373.2306.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/museum-annual-dinner-2-2/
LOCATION:O.Henry Hotel\, 624 Green Valley Road\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event,Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171102T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20171012T194733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171012T194733Z
UID:1755-1509645600-1509656400@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Museum Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow museum members for great food\, wine\, conversation\, the latest museum news and a talk by Greensboro native Jim Dodson. He is a storyteller\, author of seven books and Founding Editor of O.Henry Magazine. Jim will give us a special preview of his new literary project\, and it is right in our wheelhouse (that is a hint). \nReservations are $60 for museum members and $75 for non-members. Watch the mail for your invitation\, and return the reservation card and payment by Thursday\, October 26. Tickets can also be purchased online or by calling Carol Hart at 336.373.2306.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/museum-annual-dinner-2/
LOCATION:O.Henry Hotel\, 624 Green Valley Road\, Greensboro\, NC\, 27408\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20171004T020411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021414Z
UID:1750-1509132600-1509138000@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:History Cabaret—Hearing America Change: The Songs of World War I
DESCRIPTION:Writer and nationally known broadcaster Michael Lasser\, along with singers Cindy Miller and Alan Jones\, turn the museum into a cabaret. The time is WWI\, and audiences will hum along to standards they know\, as well as hear the lyrics and melodies of the time of the Great War “Over There” that give insight into America today. Through music and words\, this amusing and often emotional evening will preview the museum’s new World War I exhibition. \nAdmission is free\, but reservations are recommended: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/history-cabaret-songs-of-wwi-tickets-38705324668.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/history-cabaret/
CATEGORIES:Program,Public Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20171004T012319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T021413Z
UID:1749-1508598000-1508608800@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Spooktacular Stories in the Cemetery
DESCRIPTION:Meet characters returning from Greensboro’s past during this family-friendly event in the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery behind the Museum. Then check out all the other Ghoulash! activities in LeBauer and Center City Parks. Admission is free.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/spooktacular-stories-in-the-cemetery/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171021T144500
DTSTAMP:20260414T061857
CREATED:20171004T012256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T054201Z
UID:1695-1508594400-1508597100@greensborohistory.org
SUMMARY:Ghost Stories in the Graveyard
DESCRIPTION:Nobody tells a family-friendly ghost story like Cynthia Brown! Bring a blanket or a chair to the First Presbyterian Church Cemetery behind the Museum. Costumes welcome! Stay afterwards for “Spooktacular Stories in the Cemetery.” Admission to both events is free.
URL:https://greensborohistory.org/event/ghost-stories-in-the-graveyard-2-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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