Explore the Greensboro Historical Museum

The Greensboro Historical Museum is dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of North Carolina's Piedmont region, particularly Greensboro and Guilford County, as well as to celebrating the city's local heritage and culture. The museum houses a variety of exhibitions and displays that document the lives of people who played important roles in the city's history, ranging from Quakers and Scots-Irish to Native Americans.

The museum, which is more than 17,000 square feet in size, also provides educational opportunities for adults and students to learn more about Guilford County's Civil War participation, the roots of the Civil Rights Movement, and the rise of textile manufacturing in the South.

Incorporate a lesson in local history at the Greensboro History Museum, an accredited Smithsonian affiliate that highlights the impact of time on the Greensboro community. Exhibits honoring first lady Dolley Madison, the wife of President James Madison, and other historical figures will appeal to history buffs. Meanwhile, children will enjoy the immersive and interactive exhibit Gate City, which provides a firsthand account of life in Greensboro in the early twentieth century.

Address: 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401