Museum Name: Greensboro Historical Museum
Schedule: Tuesday-Friday, 10:00-5:00; Sunday, 2:00-5:00
Established: 1924
Address: 130 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401
Phone Number: 336-373-2043
Fax Number: 336-373-2204
Email: education@greensboro-nc.gov
Director: Fred Goss
Website: www.greensborohistory.org
Focus: The history of Piedmont North Carolina.
Ages: All Ages
Cost: Free
Notes: The Museum is located in downtown Greensboro in a building dating back to the turn of the 20 th century and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. To book call 336-333-6831 or email: education@greensboro-nc.gov

Major Exhibits
Opening October 2006: "Welcome to the Gate City ," Greensboro at the turn of the 20 th century. Also: Exhibits that feature events such as the Sit Ins of 1960, that showcase local figures First Lady Dolley Madison and popular short story writer O. Henry, and "Through a Collector's Eyes" - Confederate Fire Arms

Exhibits of 06:
Exhibits that highlight the history of Piedmont North Carolina. In addition to all of the above, you'll see exhibits on Transportation, Military History, Native Americans, Pottery, and decorative arts arranged in room settings

Class Trip Programs
Guided Tours are designed to meet NC state curriculum guidelines for Social Studies, inlcude hands on activities, and are offerred to groups of more than 10 students.

Coming Ocotber 2006: "Welcome to the Gate City."  Discover "Our Town," Greensboro c.1900. (K-12)

2006-2007: Visit the McNairy & Isley Houses in "This Old House."  (K-12) Relive Civil War legacy in "North & South" (4-12)

Enjoy the antics of a young "O.Henry." (5-12)

Discover African American history through "Roots."  (K-12)

Fall, 2006: Traditional, grade level tours - "sesame Street" ), Little House on the Piedmont" (4), "60 Minutes) (8)

Class Trip Pricing
Free