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Blacksmith Demonstration in the Historical Park

Saturdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.   

Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome to this free, drop-in event.

washing board and bucket on a wooden bench

Water Program in the Historical Park

Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Cool off in the park by learning how early American settlers used water in their everyday lives.  Compete in a water bucket relay, help do the laundry, or try out an old-fashioned thumb waterer to water our garden. FREE. All ages welcome.  Drop-in.

yellow and red flower in front of a log cabin

Garden and Flowers in the Historical Park

Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Take a turn around the garden while you enjoy its sights and scents.  Our costumed interpreters will show you how early High Pointers used these herbs for a variety of purposes.  FREE.   All ages welcome.  Drop-in.

paper and popsicle sticks with colored tissue paper on top

Let’s Craft! Tissue Paper Popsicles in Little Red Schoolhouse

Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The summer is starting to heat up, so let’s cool off a bit with a cool treat! Come make your own tissue paper popsicle and get an actual popsicle to enjoy with it! Free. Drop in. All ages welcome.

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Check out our Blog

New posts are added to our blog "History Hindsights" every month. Be sure to check it out for a look at varied topics related to High Point's history.

Recent posts include:

The Honorable Sammie Chess, Jr.
Golfers Protest: Integration of Blair Park Golf Course
Time well spent: Preserving The High Point Enterprise Negative Collection

Blacksmith

Museum Happenings

  • Our costumed blacksmith will be conducting demonstrations on Saturdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, 
    10 a.m. – 4 p.m.   

  • Water Program in the Historical Park
    Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Garden and Flowers in the Historical Park
    Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  • Let’s Craft! Tissue Paper Popsicles in Little Red Schoolhouse
    Saturday, June 24, 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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