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The Story of BBQ in N.C.

Sept. 16 - Nov. 19, 2022

The High Point Museum will host the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' traveling exhibit, The Story of BBQ in N.C. Join us as we examine the history of barbecue and its continuing place in North Carolina culture. From its early history to modern-day “East versus West” style discussions, barbecue is alive and well in our state!

BRANDING HIGH POINT ENGAGEMENT TOUR

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Aug. 31 - Sept. 3, 2022

The High Point Branding Initiative is going on tour around High Point and wants to talk to you!

The team will be popping up at 7 locations around the community with branding activities, games and giveaways. Visit them at one (or all!) of the tour stops and help them brand High Point.

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Blacksmith Demonstration in the Historical Park

Saturdays, Sept. 10, 24, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages are welcome to this free, drop-in event.

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Domestic Art Exhibition closes

Saturday, Sept. 3, 4:30 p.m.

Be sure to get to the Museum to see Domestic Art before it closes on Sept. 3!

Corn Shuck Doll Making Saturday

Sept. 10, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Discover how Native Americans and early Quaker settlers used things from the natural environment to make toys. Make your own corn shuck doll to take home. Our costumed interpreters will show you how. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

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The Story of BBQ in North Carolina Exhibit Opening

Friday, Sept. 16, 10 a.m.
From its early history to modern day "East versus West" style discussions, barbecue is alive and well in our state. This exhibition examines the history of barbecue and its continuing place in North Carolina culture. FREE

Museum Day

Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket

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Mendenhall Homeplace Village Fair

Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Our historical park will be CLOSED this day so that our interpreters may participate in the folk-life demonstrations at Mendenhall Homeplace. The annual Village Fair is a community event that showcases local heritage tradespeople and vendors. FREE.

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BBQ Grill in Little Red Schoolhouse

Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
To kick off the opening of our new traveling exhibit, "The Story of BB in NC," come on down and craft your own BBQ grill!* Make your own burgers, hot dogs, and more to grill up. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.
*This is not a real grill. Please do not use with fire.

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BBQ Bash in the Historical Park

Saturday, Sept. 24, Noon – 3 p.m.
Celebrate our new exhibition with D'z Butts BBQ Food Truck, live music from Boyd Hullen, and more!

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.

Recent posts include:
Ice Cream Man Cometh
Remembering and Commemorating the Alpha Art Club
High Point’s West End, Part 2

Museum Summer Happenings

Our costumed blacksmith will be conducting demonstrations on Saturdays, August Sept. 10, 24, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The Story of BBQ in North Carolina Exhibit Opening Saturday, Sept. 10, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Mendenhall Homeplace Village Fair
Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Museum Day
Saturday, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
BBQ Grill in Little Red Schoolhouse
Saturday, Sept. 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
BBQ Bash in the Historical Park
Saturday, Sept. 24, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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.

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