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Blair Park NC Civil Rights Trail Marker Dedication

Nov. 4
Noon
Blair Park, Corner of Nathan Hunt Dr. and S. Main St. High Point, NC

The North Carolina African American Heritage Commission and the High Point Museum will be holding a dedication ceremony for the new historic marker at Blair Park Golf Course. The marker will be included in the North Carolina Civil Rights Trail and celebrates the prominent African American doctors, Perry Little, H.H. Creft, and George Simkins, who protested against the city’s segregated recreational facilities by playing golf at the Blair Park municipal course in December 1954.

Blacksmith Demonstration in the Historical Park

Saturdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, 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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New Docent Training

Monday, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 10am – Noon

Are you interested in volunteering at High Point Museum? We are offering new docent trainings this November! Those interested are encouraged to fill out an application at highpointnc.gov/825/Volunteers-Internships and send it to hpmuseum@highpointnc.gov before attending the first training session.

Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration

Saturday, Nov. 12, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Come watch our costumed interpreters cook a traditional fall harvest meal over an open hearth in the Hoggatt House. FREE. Drop-in.

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High Point Historical Society Presents: High Point City Lake Past and Present

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.
Join the High Point Historical Society for a discussion about the history and future of the park. Tracy Pegram from High Point Parks and Recreation will talk about the history of the park and the renovations just finished. Participants will have time to walk around and enjoy the exhibit which documents the history of City Lake Park. The program will be at City Lake Park: 602 W. Main St. Jamestown, NC unless otherwise noted.

Longrifle Program at Bethania Historical Society Headquarters

Saturday, Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m.
The Bethania Historical Association will host local historian and author C. Michael Briggs for a discussion on his book, “The Longrifle Makers of the Salem School.” The program will take place at the Headquarters of the Bethania Historical Association at 5530 Seidel Street in Bethania.

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Turkey Drumstick in Little Red Schoolhouse

Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Oh no! We have some leftover turkey drumsticks from Thanksgiving, except our drumsticks are full of something other than turkey...Come stuff your drumstick full of goodies before taking it home to enjoy! All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

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:
Holy Smoke: Vintage North Carolina barbecue from local church cookbooks
The 1950 Census
Beyond Lydia: Lesser-known Haunts of Guilford County and Vicinity, Part 1

Museum Happenings

Our costumed blacksmith will be conducting demonstrations on Saturdays, Nov. 5, 12, 19, 26, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Blair Park NC Civil Rights Trail Marker Dedication Friday, Nov. 4, Noon
New Docent Training
Monday, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 10am – Noon
Open Hearth Cooking Demonstration
Monday, Nov. 7, 14, 21, 10am – Noon
High Point Historical Society Presents: High Point City Lake Past and Present
Wednesday, Nov. 16, 11 a.m.
Longrifle Program at Bethania Historical Society Headquarters
Saturday, Nov. 19, 2:30 p.m.
Turkey Drumstick in Little Red Schoolhouse
Saturday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

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Volunteer Opportunities

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Online Resources
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