Established by volunteers in 1924 and opened in 1925, Greensboro History Museum has been making a difference in our city for 100 years. Discover the museum’s history, join us for centennial celebrations, and support GHM into its next century.
Crowds line up to get into Greensboro Historical Museum, April 26, 1967 (GHM Archives Photo Coll. 1979.175.160)
1924 Volunteers establish the Greensboro Historical Museum Society.
1925 One-room display of about 200 artifacts opens Armistice Day.
1930 New quarters in old Cypress Street School with four rooms.
1939 Move to new Richardson Civic Center on Summit Avenue.
1947 O. Henry Room dedicated to renowned Greensboro writer opens.
1958 Seven new display areas open for Greensboro’s 150th birthday.
1960 Junior League funds first paid director.
1964 Museum expands into entire building and Mary Lynn Richardson Park.
1974 Isley House joins McNairy House (moved 1968) in historic park.
1975 Museum Guild organizes; traveling trunks loaned to local schools.
1984 Museum earns accreditation from American Association of Museums.
1982 Publication of Greensboro: A Chosen Center book.
1990 New wing financed by municipal bond opens.
1996 John F. Wicker Endowment established to support expanded programming.
2003 From Cambodia to Greensboro exhibit highlights new immigrants to region.
2008 Welcome to the Gate City opens as museum celebrates city bicentennial.
2009 B. Craighead Davidson Endowment bequest funds internships.
2010 Award-winning permanent exhibition Voices of a City opens.
2017 Name change to Greensboro History Museum.
2019 Project Democracy 20/20 initiative begins.
2021 Rapid-response exhibition Pieces of Now wins national acclaim.
2024 Speakeasy Night kicks off GHM100 centennial celebration
Explore the museum’s history through rarely seen items from our amazing museum collections. GHM100: Treasures. Legacies. Remix opens November 11, 2025.
GHM100
The Greensboro History Museum makes a difference for people across Greensboro and beyond by building on the past to envision and create a shared future. We create and support legacies for families, experiences for students, and program collaborations with community partners. We contribute to an exceptional quality of life in our city.
Initiative
Support our centennial celebrations, especially GHM’s new exhibition opening November 2025. Your sponsorship will be highlighted across GHM100 education activities, public programming, and communications throughout the year.
Download the 2025 Sponsorship Packet
