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Please Note: The High Point Historical Society tour of the High Point Police Department headquarters has been postponed. We will announce the new dates when they are confirmed!


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We have some exciting events coming this October!


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Blacksmith Demonstration in the Historical Park

Saturdays, Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29, 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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Pumpkin Decorating in Historical Park

Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Get in the fall mood by decorating your own pumpkin! FREE.  All ages welcome.  Drop-in.


                                           

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Ghost Stories in the Historical Park

Saturday, Oct. 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Join us for our 11th Annual Ghost Stories in the Park with snacks and crafts from 6 to 6:30 p.m. Professional storyteller, Cynthia Moore Brown will tell spooky, but not too scary tales for the young and old from 6:30 to 7:20 p.m.

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Pumpkin Centerpiece in Little Red Schoolhous

Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
Time to decorate for the fall season! Make a lovely pumpkin to place in the center of the dining room table. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in


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Día de los Muertos

Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 
Join the High Point Museum and the YWCA Latino Family Center for a hybrid learning experience and celebration about the Day of the Dead, a Latin American holiday originating in Mexico. An altar exhibit will be on display from October 29 to November 5. With a family film from 10am to noon and crafts from noon to 2pm, come learn about the holiday celebrated in honor of the loved ones no longer with us.  
Únase al Museo de High Point y el YWCA Latino Family Center para disfrutar de una experiencia de aprendizaje híbrido y celebrar el Día de los Muertos, una tradición latinoamericana originaria de México. Habra una exposición de un altar con ofrendas  desde el 29 de octubre hasta el 5 noviembre. Con una película familiar de 10 AM a 12 PM y manualidades de 12 PM a 2 PM, venga a aprender acerca de esta tradición celebrada en honor de los seres queridos que ya no están con nosotros.

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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:
High Point’s West End, Part 2
Educating Nurses in High Point
Holy Smoke: Vintage North Carolina barbecue from local church cookbooks
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Museum Summer Happenings

  • Our costumed blacksmith will be conducting demonstrations on Saturdays, Oct. 1, 15, 22, 29, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

  • Pumpkin Decorating in Historical Park Saturday, Oct. 15, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 
     
  • Ghost Stories in the Historical Park 
    Saturday, Oct. 15, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
  • Pumpkin Centerpiece in Little Red Schoolhouse
    Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 

  • Día de los Muertos 
    Saturday, Oct. 29, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 


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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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