Museum Open Regular Hours after Labor Day!

We are so excited to announce that after Labor Day, we will be back to our regular operating hours!
TUESDAY through SATURDAY, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

A Love Supreme Opens Labor Day Weekend!

Friday, 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, 1 to 4:30 p.m.
Curated by the GRAMMY Museum^®, the exhibit features 20 photographs of John Coltrane taken by the legendary cultural photographer Chuck Stewart and an alto saxophone used by the jazz musician. It is sponsored by DRIVE High Point, the High Point Historical Society, and the Friends of John Coltrane and coincides with the 10th Annual John Coltrane International Jazz & Blues Festival.

Coffee with the Curator

Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.
Join us for Coffee with Bob Santelli, executive director of the GRAMMY Museum® and curator of “A Love Supreme: The Jazz of John Coltrane through the Eyes of Chuck Stewart.”

Chasing Trane Showing

Thursday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m.
Celebrate John Coltrane's birthday with us! View the 2016 documentary on jazz legend and High Pointer, John Coltrane. Film includes commentary from Denzel Washington, Carlos Santana, Common, Cornell West, Bill Clinton and others. All ages welcome to this free event.

HPHS Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of 9/11

Wednesday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m. & Saturday. Sept. 18
The program will highlight High Point's contributions to the aftermath of the attacks. Visitors will get to hear from a panel of local community members. An additional program will be held on Saturday, September 18 at 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at the High Point Museum to celebrate our first responders.

Tools of the Trade

Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
This mini tradeshow will highlight blacksmithing, chair caning, woodworking, and shoemaking with costumed interpreters including special guests, Jerome Bias and Mike Fox. Come learn about the tools and see them in use by our tradesmen of 18^th and 19^th century North Carolina. All ages welcome to this free, drop-in event.

Corn Husk Doll Making

Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Discover how Native Americans and early Quaker settlers used the natural environment to make toys. Our costumed interpreters will show you how to make your own corn husk doll to take home! All ages welcome to this free, drop-in event.

Check out our Blog

New posts are added to our blog "History Hindsights" every other Wednesday. Be sure to check it out for a look at varied topics related to High Point's history.

Washington Street Historic Walking Tours

Local historian, Glenn Chavis, has resumed his monthly guided tours of Historic Washington Street. The next tour will be Saturday, Sept. 11 at 8 a.m., beginning at Jackie's Place (607 E. Washington St.).

Museum Happenings

The Historical Park continues to be open on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Our costumed blacksmith will be conducting demonstrations Saturdays, Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25
Coffee with the GRAMMY Museum Curator Wednesday, Sept. 1, 10 a.m.
“A” is for Artifact: The Letter J in Little Red Schoolhouse Sept. 8, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Washington Street Historic Walking Tours Saturday, Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Corn Husk Doll Making Sept. 14, 8 a.m.
HPHS Commemorates the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Wednesday, Sept. 15, 10 a.m.
Let’s Color! in Little Red Schoolhouse Thursday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
HPHS Honors our First Responders and the 20th Anniversary of 9/11 Saturday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m.
“Chasing Trane” documentary showing Thursday, Sept. 23, 7 p.m.
Tools of the Trade Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Let’s Craft! Create your own Tool Kit in Little Red Schoolhouse Saturday, Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Opening Next Week
A Love Supreme: The Jazz of John Coltrane through the Eyes of Chuck Stewart, Curated by the GRAMMY Museum^®
September 3 - December 5, 2021

Additional Events During the 10th Annual Coltrane Festival Weekend

Take the Coltrane at Gallery on Main HP will highlight a photographic journey through the history of the Coltrane Festival. Also featured, artist Rhonda “Rhen” Neal and her Coltrane collection. Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday 12 noon to 6 pm and Sunday from 12 noon to 4 pm.

Enjoy a drop-in tour of Coltrane’s childhood home, Friday, Sept. 3, from 3 to 5 pm and Saturday, Sept. 4, from 10 am to 12 noon, located at 118 Underhill Street in High Point.

Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum selling artist Chris Botti, will headline opening day of the festival followed by Kurt Elling, winner of the 2021 GRAMMY Award for Best Jazz Vocal Album, who will be the featured performer Sunday, September 5.

Connect with Us

Volunteer Opportunities

Here's a new way you can engage with the High Point Museum - help us transcribe letters, diaries, deeds, meeting minutes, and other materials from our collection. Click here and begin to begin your adventure!

Online Resources
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. New content is being added regularly.

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

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

High Point COVID-19 Experience Project

As we move into the end of the year and the holiday season, the High Point Museum staff wants to remind and ask for your participation in our COVID-19 Experience Project.

As part of our COVID-19 Experience Project, we’re looking for stories, images and objects to document how holidays are different this year. What is the one object that symbolizes holiday traditions for you? What is the one object that would represent the holidays 2020?

Share your story here or in our Facebook group.

Thank you for your help as we make history together!