Greensboro History Museum

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Address
130 Summit Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27401 United States Get Directions
Phone 336.373.2043
Website https://greensborohistory.org/
The Greensboro History Museum, an American Alliance of Museums-accredited Smithsonian Affiliate, is a division of the City of Greensboro Library Department and operates as a public-private partnership with the nonprofit GHM Inc. Together with our diverse communities, the Greensboro History Museum collects objects and stories, connects generations, and challenges people to explore our city’s past, present and future. The Museum sparks wonder through bold exhibitions and creative public programs. We nurture civic engagement and lifelong learning. We encourage dialogue, and we care for all that is entrusted to us. Click here to learn how you can support Greensboro History Museum’s mission.
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    Archaeology Day

    Greensboro History Museum 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC, United States

    It's International Archaeology Day! Drop by the Greensboro National History Museum on Saturday, October 19 from 1-4 p.m. to celebrate. There will be fun activities and demonstrations for the whole family. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the UNCG Archaeology Program, Greensboro History Museum, and Guilford Courthouse National... Continue reading...

  • Charles Bolton and the cover of his book, Home Front Battles

    By the Book: Home Front Battles with Charles C. Bolton

    Greensboro History Museum 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC, United States

    Join us at the Greensboro History Museum for a conversation with historian Charles C. Bolton. His new book, Home Front Battles, explores the role of race in World War II mobilization in the Deep South, where the needs of wartime industries and bases inflamed tensions around labor, land, and military service.

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    Archaeology Day at the Greensboro History Museum

    Greensboro History Museum 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC, United States

    It is the annual Archaeology Day! The UNCG Anthropology department and Archaeology program will be at the Greensboro History Museum on Saturday, October 28, 2023. People of all ages are invited to come out and learn about archaeology right here in your own back yard. Free and open to the... Continue reading...

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    By the Book: Lisa Tolbert, “Beyond Piggly Wiggly”

    Greensboro History Museum 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC, United States

    UNC Greensboro Professor of History Lisa C. Tolbert dives into the popularization of self-service grocery stories in her new book, Beyond Piggly Wiggly: Inventing the American Self-Service Store (University of Georgia Press). She will be in conversation with J. David Gwynn, UNCG Libraries and founder of the Groceteria website. Free program. Signing to follow with copies available... Continue reading...