Message from Director

It is not often we find ourselves in the middle of a major historical event, but here we are! It is exciting, scary, frustrating, sometimes devastating, and sometimes even inspiring. Our lives have been transformed in a matter of weeks, and there is so much uncertainty and uneasiness about when or whether we'll get back to the way things were. We learn from history that events this huge usually leave deep marks on society, and we never really return to the old normal. This experience will change us and our world. But it's important to remember that the changes won't just happen to us. As we respond to the circumstances we find ourselves in, we will actively shape them. Every day we will make choices about our attitude, words, and actions that will impact others around us, and together we will define how the coronavirus outbreak plays out in our community. Individually our experiences will be unique, but there will be common themes that resonate broadly.
We're beginning to plan for how we can open our doors in some capacity to you as the virus outbreak wanes. Maintaining the health of our visitors and staff is a top consideration, so we will probably start with a modified version of the way we operated before. In the meantime our staff is working to find new ways to bring the Museum to you as much as we can remotely. We miss seeing you!

Edith Brady - High Point Museum Director

High Point COVID-19 Experience Project

#weremakinghistorytogether

As the repository for High Point history, we want to preserve pieces of this historic moment in time, so that generations from now High Pointers will understand what this period was like, and what we were feeling, thinking, seeing, and doing when everything seemed to shut-down.

In order to represent the full range of experiences in our community, we need your help. We invite you to participate in the High Point COVID-19 Experience Project by posting about how you are adapting to these times with words or photos in our Facebook group, suggesting items we should try to collect, and interviewing your family and friends. You can also submit ideas Thank you for your help!

Connect with Us Online

Experience the High Point Museum digitally by exploring exhibits, engaging with collections, watching videos or listening to audio tours. Visit our website and look for a variety of resources on the online learning tab. In the History at Home section find stay at home activities, history around the world, science resources along with crafts and coloring activities.

Show off your hometown pride in your next Zoom meeting with one of 12 virtual backgrounds featuring historical photographs from the High Point Museum collection.

Do you love puzzles? We've turned several of Meredith's Miniatures rooms into entertaining puzzles for you and your family. Fun for all ages! Watch for more puzzles to come.

Connect with our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube) for updates.

In case you were wondering...

The High Point Museum and the Heritage Research Center staff recently launched a blog, In case you were wondering. The blog, already has five posts, and will focus on various parts of High Point's history. It will highlight our community's past. A new post will be added each Wednesday. Click here to read the blog - let us know what you think and if you have any ideas for future posts.

Are You Smarter Than a High Point 5th Grader?

How well do you know High Point’s history? Test your knowledge in “Are You Smarter Than a High Point 5th Grader? We’ll be sharing two episodes a week (Tuesday and Thursday) so subscribe to our YouTube channel and check back for more!

Upcoming Exhibits

Museum staff are working on two exhibits for this summer both about food (which we all love). Our lobby exhibit will focus on local restaurants both past and present and the other exhibit will highlight barbecue (BBQ). We want your help!

We're looking for photos and memorabilia along with names of High Point restaurants and BBQ places that your love – especially those that aren't in business anymore.

Let us know about your favorite places in High Point, and let us know if you have any items that you would like to loan for either of these exhibits. Email or call our curator 336.883.3185 by May 15.

Community Partner Spotlight

Our neighbors at High Point University are offering a variety of resources to the community including:

Virtual astronomy shows Culp Planetarium
Meet a scientist Mobile Lab
STEM activities for K-8 using LEGO bricks

Theatre Art Galleries (TAG) is hosting a daily doodle art lessons for kids to do at home. Check out their website for more information. And follow on Facebook for inspiration and fun!

Check out the High Point Public Library website for a variety activities and online information. Follow the Library on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram for updates. The drive-through has been reopened for returns and checkouts read here for more information.

This Saturday, May 2, the High Point Farmers Market will begin being opened its normal hours 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until October 31. The only vendors allowed at the Farmers Market are food vendors selling fresh, local produce including strawberries, lettuce, kale, swiss chard, spinach, green onions, herbs, microgreens, spring vegetables and hothouse tomatoes. Other food items available will include baked goods, peanuts, bread, jellies, chicken, pork and seafood.

Beginning this Saturday, the staff of the Farmers Market will be collecting food donations which will donated to local shelters. Drop items off at the Farmers Market table. Reminder that EBT/Snap is accepted at the High Point Farmers Market and due to the generosity of a donor the Market is able to offer Double the Bucks. For example, $5 on your EBT card equals $10 in Farmers Market tokens.