Calendar of Events

July
Closed July 3 and 4 in observance of Independence Day

Sunday, July 5, 1 pm 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.

Sunday, July 12, 2 pm to 5 pm
Krispy Kreme Kool Kreme Social
- 914 N. Main St., High Point
Get Kool and support a great cause. Join us for an afternoon of fun activities, prizes and more. 20% of sales during the event will support the High Point Museum.

Saturday, July 18, 10 am to 4 pm
Village Fair at Mendenhall
The High Point Museum opens the Mendenhall Meeting House in City Lake Park as part of the day’s celebration of the history of the Quakers, early Jamestown, and the Historic Mendenhall Plantation. Our historical park will be closed so our interpreters may participate in this event. Call 454-3819 for more details.

Sunday, July 19, 1 pm 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, July 25, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, July 26, 1 pm to 4 pm
Fun with Whirligigs in the Historical Park
This early American toy proves that sometimes the simplest things are the most fun. Create hours of future fun by making your own whirligig. $1 per whirligig. Free for members. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

Sunday, July 26, 6 pm to 7:30 pm
Arts Splash
Enjoy the bluegrass music of Boys from Carolina while relaxing in the Historical Park! Brought to you by the High Point Area Arts Council and the High Point Museum.  FREE.  Drop-in.

August
Saturday, August 1, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, August 2, 1 pm 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, August 8, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, August 9, 1 pm to 4 pm
Laundry & Ironing Demonstration in the Historical Park
Before washing machines, women devoted entire days to doing household laundry. Come watch our costumed interpreters in action and find out why it took so long. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

Saturday, August 15, 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday, August 16, 1 pm 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.

  High Point Museum
1859 East Lexington Ave.
High Point, NC 27262
(336) 885-1859
Museum Hours:
Tue-Sat 10 am-4:30 pm
Sunday 1 pm-4:30 pm
Historic Park Hours:
Sat 10 am-4 pm
Sun 1 pm- 4 pm

Admission is FREE. Closed on Mondays and major holidays.

 

Funded in part by a grant from the High Point Convention and Visitors Bureau