3 Best Landmarks in Greensboro, NC

“The International Civil Rights Center & Museum is located in the Woolworth Building and was founded by Joseph McNeil, Franklin McCain, David Richmond, and Ezell Blair, Jr. (now known as Jibreel Khazan), four students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. Their mission is to preserve the legacy of the A&T Four and other participants of the Woolworth sit-ins and civil rights movement through dynamic exhibitions, education, and special events, which also provide cultural context. The museum offers an extensive schedule of events for individuals of all ages and backgrounds, including workshops, film screenings, lectures, and cultural events.”

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“Greensboro History Museum is an American Alliance of Museums-accredited Smithsonian Affiliate. The museum operates as a public-private partnership with the nonprofit GHM Inc. The museum has various collections of objects and stories, connects generations, and challenges people to explore their city’s past, present, and future. The museum features four octagonal sides and a tower. Greensboro History Museum sparks wonder through bold exhibitions and creative public programs. The museum has more than 17,000 square feet of stories, named the Greensboro Museum of History. Greensboro History Museum has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1985. The museum nurtures civic engagement and lifelong learning. The museum encourages dialogue and care for all that is entrusted to it.”

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“Guilford Courthouse National Military Park honors the memory of those who fought and died in the Battle of Guilford Court House. The battle began the campaign that led to American victory in the Revolutionary War. Even though they won the battle, the losses suffered by the British in this battle contributed to their surrender at Yorktown seven months later. Now, the battlefield is preserved as a National Military Park and operated by the National Park Service (NPS). The park strives to educate present and future generations about the Battle of Guilford Courthouse and the American Revolution. The park is dedicated to the preservation of natural and cultural resources and the safety of all who visit and serve here.”

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