white wood with holiday decorations and ornaments saying "Season's Greetings" at beginning

blue and tan bedding on wooden bed frame

hand in red gloves holding a white pillow

Haley House Bedding Project
Stop by and see the new linens in Haley House!

We are very grateful to Lori Burdett, Jennifer Getchell, and Ruth Verbunt for completing the mattress, bed sacks, bolster, bolster case, pillow sacks, and pillowcases for the Haley House!

white building with red roof and black fan on front

Museum Closed for Holidays
Friday, Dec. 23 & Saturday, Dec. 24

Historical Park Closed for Staff Training
Saturday, Jan. 7

Blacksmith Demonstration in the Historical Park

Saturdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28, 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.

old photo of horse and wagon and person standing in front with event info

High Point Historical Society Presents: Guilford County’s Grocery Store History

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.

The High Point Historical Society will be hosting David Gwynn, librarian, urbanist, and retail historian at UNCG. As the creator of Groceteria.com, one of the first and largest websites devoted to supermarket history, Gwynn will speak on the history of grocery stores in Guilford County. The Historical Society will put on a food drive in conjunction with this event with more information to follow. Free and Open to the Public.

Bread & Butter Making in the Historical Park

Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Come see our costumed interpreters bake bread and make butter in the Hoggatt House. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in.

clear slime with glitter in a glass container

Let’s Craft! Winter Slime

Saturday. Jan. 28, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Get ready to make something gooey and slimy for the winter season. Join us as we create our own winter slime! Free. Drop in. All ages welcome.

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:
Currency Keeps Memories of Veterans Alive
Mrs. Siceloff’s Cakes
Holiday Open House Golden Anniversary

Museum Happenings

Our costumed blacksmith will be conducting demonstrations on Saturdays, Jan. 14, 21, 28,
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Historical Park Closed
Saturday, Jan. 7
High Point Historical Society Presents: Guilford County’s Grocery Store History
Wednesday, Jan. 18, 10 a.m.
Bread & Butter Making in the Historical Park
Saturday, Jan. 21, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Let’s Craft! Winter Slime
Saturday. Jan. 28, 10 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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Haley House Bedding ProjectStop by and see the new linens in Haley House!

Museum Closed for HolidaysFriday, Dec. 23 & Saturday, Dec. 24

Historical Park Closed for Staff TrainingSaturday, Jan. 7