High Point Museum summer hours July and August - Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tie Dyeing in the Historical Park

The Children's Division of the High Point Public Library is hosting a tie-dyeing event at the High Point Museum Friday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring a cotton t-shirt (or whatever you want) to tie-dye. No registration required. Music by Steel Drummer Tracy Thornton.

Quill Pen Writing in the Historical Park
Saturday, July 6, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, July 7, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The “Declaration of Independence” is waiting for your signature! Practice your penmanship with quills and black walnut ink provided by our costumed interpreters. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in

Saturdays, July 13 and 27
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Sundays, July 14 and 28
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

Let's Play! Outdoor Games in the Historical Park
Sunday, July 21, 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Try out the rolling hoops, stilts, cup and ball, and other games played by early American children. Our costumed interpreters will show you how. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in

Saturday, July 13, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Washington Street Walking Tour
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, July 6, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Watermelon Mania – Revel in all things watermelon at the High Point Farmers Market this week. Enter a watermelon seed spitting contest at 10 a.m.The contest will be divided into three age groups – Children (10 and under) Teens (11 to 18) and Adults. The rules and registration form can be found on our website.

Saturday, July 13, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Garden Day – garden troubleshooting
Community Partner: VISTA Day
Saturday, July 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Discover Your Library - Readers Services
Community Partner: High Point Convention & Visitors Bureau
Saturday, July 27, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Community Partner - Life on Lexington

For more information on these events call 336-883-3022 or visit the website

High Point Museum summer hours July and August - Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tie Dyeing in the Historical Park

High Point Museum summer hours July and August - Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday
1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.