The Bicentennial is the perfect time to learn more about our city's history and to familiarize yourself with the memorial sites and landmarks.

Third Grade Curriculum

Lesson plans based on the third grade social studies curriculum are available for use in teaching about Greensboro's past and present. These plans were developed by Guilford County third grade teachers Elaine Graziano and Kelly Toney, under the direction of Doris Henderson of the Bicentennial Education Committee, and were approved by the Bicentennial History Committee. Find out more and download the curriculum.

Gravesites And Memorials

A compilation of Revolutionary Patriots known gravesites and memorials in Guilford County is offered by the Rachel Caldwell Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. See the compilation and learn more.

Books

"The Beat Goes On" By: Jim Schlosser

The book contains a collection of stories about Greensboro's history and some of its interesting characters that Schlosser wrote about during his career of 41 years at the News and Record. The publication of the book is a project of the Greensboro Bicentennial Commission. It is for sale for $25 at the Historical Museum Gift Shop and local bookstores. Read the entire press release to learn more about the book.

"Greensboro Roots and Renaissance" by: William Mangum

Page after page, this collection captures the active, enterprising charm of the Gate City. The release of this 105-page volume coincides with the community-wide Bicentennial celebration highlighting what makes Greensboro so unique. It features historical locations, neighborhoods, parks, Old Greensborough, commerce, faith and outreach, education, sports, arts and entertainment. It is for sale for $39.00 and available at William Mangum Fine Art.

"Picturing Greensboro: Four Decades of African American History" By: Otis Hairston

A Greensboro photographer, Otis Hairston has snapped nearly forty years of fond memories and historic Greensboro events -- from community gatherings and North Carolina A&T Aggie homecomings to celebrations of the historic 1960 sit-in. This stunning photo collection depicts ordinary people, local heroes and national celebrities as it captures the strength of Greensboro's African American community. The book is available at Barnes & Noble, Borders, the Greensboro Historical Museum, and the university bookstore at N.C. A&T. On sale now at the Greensboro Historical Museum Gift Shop.

"Once Upon A City" By: Howard E. Covington, Jr.

Covington's focus is the city's second hundred years and his narrative account tells the story of a city booming, bustling, going to war, and building into a major manufacturing and commercial center of the Carolina piedmont. Covington relates this history through the people whose lives made a difference during Greensboro's second century as the city made the transition from country town to major metropolis. On sale now at the Greensboro Historical Museum Gift Shop.