High Point Museum

05/31/2026

Happy National Smile Day!
Image 1: Carole Benson, ca. 1960
Image 2: Billy Myers
Image 3: Helen Evonne Hunter Weant in U.S. Army Nurse Corps uniform, ca. 1941-45
Image 4: Jimale, 2017
Image 5: Lena Freeman Ragan, ca. 1897
Image 6: Man standing in First Baptist Church on Washington St., ca. 2005
Image 7: Mehmet Cakal at Sumela Turkish and Mediterranean Restaurant, 2017
Image 8: Richard Hampden "Dick" Liggett, Jr., ca. 1952
Image 9: Robbie Rider at Davis Furniture, 2013
Image 10: William Penn High School majorettes (left to right) Ella Sue Pass, Sherry Ann Colson, Jackie LaVerne Watts, and Dianne Ingrid Holly. Between Colson and Watts is an unidentified student wearing the WPHS Tiger mascot costume, ca 1965-66

05/28/2026

Our PRE BOXES will be available for check out this Saturday during our Little Red Schoolhouse program! Stop by between 10am - 2pm to start your experience.

PRE BOXES are specially designed sensory-friendly kits created by speech-language pathologists, aimed at helping both kids and adults get ready for various experiences through sensory play. Each box is equipped with visual supports that provide essential “tools” for children to enhance their communication skills while having fun. Additionally, parents will receive helpful guidance and tips on how to interact with their children and facilitate their readiness for real-life situations.

The Museum offers PRE BOXES that can be borrowed by the public for up to two weeks. These will be available for checkout at the Little Red Schoolhouse during our craft events, which take place on two Saturdays each month. Boxes can be returned to the Museum’s front desk anytime within the following two weeks. The experiences available are
High Point Museum (available year-round)
Airplane Trips (available year-round)
Road Trips (available year-round)
Fourth of July and Visiting a Farm (available April – August)

This program is free for all ages!
Get My PRE BOX International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards

05/28/2026

Visit our Little Red Schoolhouse this Saturday to take a trip to Hawaii! In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, come make a garland necklace, known as a lei, to share your love and friendship with someone.
Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Sensory Friendly: 10 a.m. – Noon)

05/26/2026

We're reflecting on our enjoyable visit to Historic Rosedale and the Charlotte Museum of History! Excited for the next bus trip with the High Point Historical Society!
Historic Rosedale Plantation Charlotte Museum of History

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, let us come together to honor and remember the courageous men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. The City of High Point has recently launched a new platform that enables you to search for graves at Oakwood and Green Hill Cemeteries. Discover more about the service members from High Point whose graves are marked with a gold star. Go to the link below to explore today! 🇺🇸

https://www.highpointnc.gov/508/Cemeteries

City of High Point Government

The mission of the Cemetery Division is to respectfully provide necessary and requested services and products to families in a cost effective manner by helping families locate plots, provide confirmation of plot ownership, and maintaining cemetery grounds.

05/24/2026

Blacksmith Demonstration in the Historical Park
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome to this free, drop-in event.
Let’s Craft! Garland Necklaces in the Little Red Schoolhouse
To celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month we are making a trip to the island of Hawaii! Come make a garland necklace, known as a lei, to share your love and friendship with someone. Our Sensory Friendly environment (dim lights, calm room, limited people) will be from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Free. Drop in. All ages welcome.

05/22/2026

Have you ever found yourself driving along Johnson Street, wondering about the rich history of the neighborhood and its stunning homes? The High Point Museum offers a walking tour of Historic Johnson Street through the High Point Museum app. Take advantage of the warm weather to discover a piece of High Point's history!

Simply search for 'High Point Museum' in your phone's app store to download and begin your adventure today!

05/21/2026

Get ready to celebrate America's 250th birthday this weekend and throughout the summer! Visit the Museum Store for all your patriotic essentials. We've got hats, headbands, books, pins, and so much more! 🇺🇸 We can't wait to welcome you!

05/20/2026

Blacksmith Demonstration in the Historical Park
Come watch our costumed blacksmith in action as he crafts various iron pieces. All ages welcome to this free, drop-in event.
High Point Historical Society Bus Trip to Charlotte
Step back in time and celebrate America’s 250th with the Historical Society on this immersive, one-day journey to Charlotte! We’ll begin at Historic Rosedale, Charlotte’s second-oldest home, and its picturesque gardens. Then, travel to the Charlotte Museum of History, where you can dive into the past with the American Revolution Immersive Experience. Tickets will be $81, lunch is not provided. Contact the Museum to RSVP: 336.883.3021 or [email protected]. Deadline to RSVP is Friday, May 5.
Gardens and Flowers in the Historical Park
Take a turn about our Historic Garden and enjoy the sights and scents that our Founding Fathers also enjoyed. Our costumed interpreters will also share about the variety of uses of plants during the American Revolution and their use today. FREE. All ages welcome. Drop-in.

05/18/2026

Happy International Museum Day!