The Museum and the Historical Park will be open from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sundays during August.

Readin', Writin', Rithmetic
Saturday, August 4
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 5,
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Come learn the basics and differences in school from our costumed interpreters. All ages welcome to this drop-in event. FREE

Saturdays, August 11 and 25,
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sundays, August 12 and 26,
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Blacksmith Demonstration
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE. Drop-in

Historic Herbs
Saturday, August 18
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 19,
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Enjoy the sights and scents of our historic herb garden. Our costumed interpreters will show you how the early European settlers in High Point used these herbs for a variety of purposes. All ages welcome to this drop-in event. FREE.

August Happenings

Saturday, August 18, 8 a.m.
Washington Street Walking Tour
Begins at Changing Tides Cultural Center, 613 Washington St.
Local Historian Glenn Chavis will offer a guided walking tour of historic Washington Street. Washington Street was a thriving business and entertainment district for High Point’s black community during the period of segregation. The tour, lasting approximately 90 minutes. Call the Museum at 336-885-1859 for more information.

Saturday, August 18, 10 a.m.
African American Historical Tour
Oakwood Cemetery, 512 Steele St.
Join local historian Phyllis Bridges for a historical tour of Oakwood Municipal Cemetery. Rediscover stories that have gone unearthed for decades of High Point’s early Black Settlers. Learn more about former slaves, free people of color, businessmen & women of the past. Free and open to the public. Please use the Steele Street entrance - look for directional signs.

High Point Farmers Market Open

The High Point Farmers Market will be open 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until October 27 (rain or shine). The Farmers Market is located at the High Point Public Library, 901 N. Main St. High Point. Each week will feature a variety of local fresh produce, seasonal plants and herbs, handmade crafts, healthy cooking demonstrations, health screenings and fun and interactive kids’ corner. Also each week a local community partner will be highlighted.
AUGUST SCHEDULE

August 3 – 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. First Friday - The Pop Guns performing
August 4 – Keep High Point Beautiful
August 11 – Alzheimer’s Association
August 18 – The ARC of High Point
August 25 - Back to School Splash - water activities

First Friday with Uptowne High Point

The High Point Farmers Market is participating in First Friday with Uptowne High Point during August, September and October from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with activities, food trucks, produce and craft vendors.

August 3 - The Pop Guns
September 7 - Karaoke at the Farmers Market
October 5 - Eric & The Chill Tones

Please join us as we celebrate all that Uptowne High Point has to offer. Bring chairs! Free Admission!