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Explore High Point
February
Saturday, February 11, 10 am to 4 pm
Stenciling in the Historical Park
Stenciling has long been a popular method of decorative
painting. Come try your hand painting a keepsake box
with stencils. All ages welcome. Cost: $1 per box.
Free for members. Drop-in. Limit 2 per person.
Monday, February 13, 2 pm to 3 pm, 2nd
Floor, Heritage Research Center, High Point Public
Library
HRC Book Club, Mid-Point Meeting
Members of the HRC Book Clubs will meet to discuss their
readings for the winter topic, “Reconstruction: The
Struggle for the Soul of the South.”
Wednesday, February 15, 10 am
Museum Guild Meeting
The
discussion topic will be Louise Thaden and Lousie Smith
both aviatrix from this area.
Wednesday, February 15, 6:30 to 7:30 pm, 1st
Floor, Morgan Community Room, High Point Public Library
Poor Folks, Rich Lives: Finding Your Impoverished
and Landless Ancestors
Most researchers encounter ancestors who had very
little property. Defining their families can be very
challenging. The usual sources and strategies often
prove inadequate. This class will summarize where and
how to look for them.
Thursday, February 16, 6:30 pm to 9 pm (February 23
make-up date)
Leap Into History…A Night at the Museum
The
High Point Historical Society is hosting its annual
Winter Gala Fundraiser and includes entertainment, music
and few surprises. Come spend the evening learning about
local history and meeting a few characters from our
past. Cost $25 per person and reservations are required.
Order your tickets
online. Contact
hpmuseum@highpointnc.gov or 885-1859 for more
information.
Monday, February 27, 11 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm
Kickoff to Kindergarten: Parent Day
Calling all parents of pre-schoolers! Representatives
from Guilford County Schools and other community pre-K
resources will be available to answer questions and give
you all the information you need to register and prepare
your child for pre-school or Kindergarten. This free,
drop-in event is co-sponsored by United Way of Greater
High Point Children’s Initiatives, Guilford Education
Alliance, Guilford Child Development, Guilford
Partnership for Children, Guilford County Schools, Get
Healthy Guilford, Guilford Education Alliance, the
Junior League of High Point, and the Greensboro
Children’s Museum.
Monday, February 27, 2 to 3 pm, 2nd Floor,
Heritage Research Center
HRC Book Club, Wrap Meeting
Members of the HRC Book Clubs will meet for a final
discussion of readings for the winter topic,
“Reconstruction: The Struggle for the Soul of the
South.”
March
Saturday, March 3 – time to TBA
North Carolina Schools of Longrifles Seminar
To
coincide with our exhibit, the High Point Museum will
host a seminar featuring William Ivey, C. Michael
Briggs, Joseph Byerly and Kenneth Orr. Registration
required.
Email for more information.
Saturday, March 3, 10 am to 4 pm
Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he
crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE.
Drop-in.
Saturday, March 10, 10 am to 4 pm
Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he
crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE.
Drop-in.
Wednesday, March 21, 10 am
Museum Guild Meeting
The
discussion topic will be Oakwood Cemetery.
Saturday, March 24, 10 am to 4 pm
Blacksmithing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he
crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome. FREE.
Drop-in.
Saturday, March 24, 10:30 am to 4 pm
Moccasin Making Workshop
Greg Hudson, a known artisan and leather worker that has
been perfecting his trade for 30 years, will be
conducting the workshop. Each participant will receive a
completed or almost completed set of moccasins. The
moccasins are made of split elk, with an insole of split
elk. All tools and materials will be provided during the
seminar. Space is limited. Register in advance 885-1859.
$65 per person.
Saturday, March 31, 10 am to 4 pm
Natural Dyeing
Get
ready for the Easter Bunny! We’ll provide eggs you can
dip in dyes made from plant material, like onion skins
and blueberries. All ages welcome. $1 per egg.
Free for members. Drop-in. Limit 2 per person.
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