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Battle of Guilford Courthouse Reenactment

posted on June 20, 2017 by C L

An annual event to mark the anniversary of the 1781 Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Courthouse. The event features various programs including a lecture series, a commemorative observance, military encampments, music, and more! Call 336-288-1776 or 336-545-5315 for details.

Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum at Historic Palmer Memorial Institute

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The Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum interprets the life and work of Dr. Charlotte Hawkins Brown, a prominent educator and advocate for social justice, and her school, Palmer Memorial Institute. Visitors can explore the school’s campus and uncover connections between Dr. Brown and the Civil Rights Movement. Rental spaces available for special events. Year-round hours: Tues.…Read more

David Caldwell Historic Park

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About David Caldwell Historic Park, located next to the Tanger Family Bicentennial Gardens, is dedicated to the educational and political pursuits of an early Greensboro resident, David Caldwell (1725-1824). The land once belonged to David and Rachel Caldwell, one of Greensboro’s most influential founding couples. It was here that they raised a family, ran a farm, and…Read more

February One Monument

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 A monument dedicated to the four N.C. A&T freshmen who launched the lunch counter sit-in on Feb. 1, 1960, and all those who helped to support the movement. The sculptor of the monument, James Barnhill, was inspired by their courage to challenge the social injustice of Jim Crow laws and how the movement took hold…Read more

Guilford County Veterans Memorial

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The monument and grounds are a place for reflection, education, and thanks to the people who defended our freedoms. More than 1,000 personalized paver bricks honor members of the armed forces and those who support them. Open daily during park hours. Free. Located in Country Park off Lawndale Drive.  

Guilford Courthouse National Military Park

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A National Park commemorating the Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Visitors Center offers a museum, battle map program, and a 30-minute-live-action film. Tour the battlefield by vehicle or foot for monuments and exhibits. Junior Ranger program for kids. Hoskins Farmstead Site opens for special events. Battlefield tours available in summer. Park hours: 8:30am-5pm daily.…Read more

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