The museum was founded in 1924 and has become one of the largest local history museums in the southeast. There are exhibits on Greensboro's military history, early settlement and transportation. You can learn about the lives of area natives O. Henry and Dolley Madison and how the Woolworth sit-ins helped launch a national civil rights movement. There are scheduled lectures and activities throughout the year and educational programs for young people also. In the galleries, visitors can enjoy themed exhibits from Greensboro's own collection as well as those from the Smithsonian Institute and other museums.
Admission is free.