If you are looking for something to do this weekend and have not been to the Greensboro Historical Museum, please make an effort to visit. The museum, located downtown at 130 Summit Avenue, documents key aspects of Greensboro's history. The exhibits are very engaging as you walk through rooms that use artifacts to replicate places and events of previous decades and centuries: a Civil War exhibit, an authentic telephone switchboard, a vintage moving picture, a classroom, a drugstore, a display from the sit-ins, Seagrove pottery, and much more. You will leave the property knowing more about O. Henry, Dolley Madison, Governor John Motley Morehead, and other famous locals. Part of the 17,000 square foot museum is the original First Presbyterian Church complete with a stunning stained glass window. Another great feature of the museum is that it is FREE!
If you have been to the Historical Museum, how about leaving a comment below telling others what you enjoyed most about your visit.
Another gorgeous photo with a perfect composition. Are we going to get to see wha's inside? ;-)
Posted by: cieldequimper | Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 06:06 AM
Yes! You will see photos from inside over the next couple of months. Now that we're getting the hang of this blogging and photographing, FLICKR may be on the horizon for overflow photos. The daily photo format, ONE a day, is starting to feel limiting. In the meantime, you can follow the link if you want to see the museum's photos. Their website is great. Thanks for asking!
Posted by: Greensboro Daily Photo | Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 06:15 AM
I haven't been to a free museum in… omg, I don't think I've ever been in a free museum.
This historical museum sounds wonderful! I know I'll enjoy going through those rooms, and I'm glad to hear you'll be posting some photos from inside. I'll be looking forward to those too!
Posted by: Hilda | Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 08:29 AM
Love the look and contents of your site, will be back!
Posted by: Elaine Dale | Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 11:51 AM
Lovely white snow on red brick!
Posted by: saretta | Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Looks very nice. The snow against the brick is enchanting. So's the fact that the museum is free!
Posted by: Jacob | Thursday, March 05, 2009 at 05:53 PM