Greensboro rich history has lead the city to have many nicknames that reflect the city. Whatever you call Greensboro, it’s the place to be. Gate City By 1890, Greensboro became a railroad transportation center, a gateway to the West and the South. Today you can get to and from Greensboro by planes, trains and automobiles. …Read more
Greensboro Celebrates the Life & Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Join Greensboro as we commemorate what King stood for with our community before, during and after MLK day these community activities and events. Note that the events listed are from 2019. MLK Shabbat Service Friday, January 18, 7:30 pm Temple Emanuel, 1129 Jefferson…Read more
St. Patrick’s Day in Greensboro You’ll be feeling lucky in Greensboro this St. Patrick’s Day. We’re offering a wide range of events this weekend including Around Town, Historical and Family Fun, don’t miss out. All events are happening on Saturday, March 17th unless otherwise noted. Around Town M’Coul Public House 14th Annual Celebration Greensboro traditional…Read more
Celebrate Women’s History Month Greensboro is home to many influential women in American History. From Local, National to international we celebrate the women of Greensboro. That have help shape the town, and make it home. Born or Raised in GreensboroLoretta Elizabeth Lynch (born May 21, 1959) is an American attorney who served as the 83rd…Read more
Today, on February 1, we remember the heroic and bold Greensboro Four. North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University freshman students Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, Ezell Blair, and David Richmond held a sit-in protest on February 1, 1960 in the downtown Greensboro Woolworth store over the store’s lunch counter segregation policy.These four brave college students…Read more
It’s Martin Luther King, Jr. and the commencement of the US Civil Rights Trail. What better way to celebrate than with Greensboro historic connections with the Civil Rights Movement.Did you know that on April 4, 1968 that Martin Luther King, Jr was scheduled to speak in Greensboro, but chose to stay in Memphis, Tennessee where he…Read more
