Stroll the walkways around historic structures showcasing life and work in Guilford County in the late 1700s and early 1800s. The McNairy House, Isley House, and Hockett workshops share the shady green museum park with sculptures and flowerbeds.
Mary Lynn Richardson Park
Adjoining the museum’s National Register-listed main building, visitors can explore Mary Lynn Richardson Historic Park and the Historic First Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The park is home to several historic buildings that have been moved to the site and preserved. The buildings support educational field trips and are open for guided tours at designated times.
Francis McNairy House The Francis McNairy House was originally located near today’s Guilford Courthouse National Military Park. Inside, discover furnishings and decorative arts from the late 1700s and early 1800s. Built as a log house, it has been covered with clapboard siding and looks much as it would have in the 1820s. The main level is furnished to interpret the family’s life at that time. Behind the house is a reconstructed kitchen.
Isley House The Isley House was moved to the museum in 1972 from eastern Guilford County. The house was likely built in the late 1700s on land purchased by Lodwick and Barbara Iseley along Rock Creek in 1773.
Hockett Blacksmith and Woodworking Shops The Hockett Blacksmith and Woodworking Shops were part of a flourishing family farm south of Greensboro. Open for educational tours and during special events, the shops highlight trades during the early 1800s.
Mary Lynn Richardson Park
You can also schedule a group tour to explore the historic buildings.
