High Point Museum
This museum highlights the history of High Point, area Native Americans, the Quaker settlers, the workers and factories of the furniture business, and much more.
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- Religion and the Founding of the American Republic Early American books, manuscripts, letters, prints, paintings, artifacts, and music from the Library of Congress's collections illustrate the role religion played in the founding of the American colonies, in the shaping of early American life and politics, and in forming the American Republic.
- Lesson plan: Learn about your county This activity will allow fourth grade students in North Carolina to learn more about the counties that surround their home county. Using online images, students will create a multimedia presentation to share with others.
Related pages
- Museum of the Cherokee Indian: Official site of the museum of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in North Carolina.
- Frisco Native American Museum and Natural History Center: The center has wonderful exhibits which explain the importance of the Native American people of North America as well as artifacts of the first inhabitants of Hatteras Island.
- Museum of the Albemarle: Students can explore the lives of inhabitants, the development of industries, and the Albemarle area's social and cultural background at this museum.
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- Learn more about American Indians, Guilford County, North Carolina, Quakers, commerce, history, and history museums.
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Schedule a tour to see the new exhibits and learn the history of the many items in the collection. Exhibits will change in special galleries and special events will be offered. On the grounds are the John Haley House, the Hoggatt House and a Blacksmith Shop.
The museum hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday; 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday and it is closed Mondays. There is no admission fee. School and youth group tours are designed so that the content and activities are age appropriate and aligned with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Tours should be scheduled at least three weeks in advance. You may make reservations by contacting the curator of education at (336) 885-1859 or by email at museum@ci.high-point.nc.us. Pre and post visit materials are provided to teachers free of charge.
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