Greensboro, NC 2008 Official Visitor & Dining Guide - (Page 12) Historical & Cultural Attractions HANDS ON HISTORy Visit the Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum at Historic Palmer Memorial Institute, North Carolina’s first official historic site honoring a woman and one of the first to honor an African American. Tour the site of an 18th-century farmstead at Tannenbaum Historic Park. While you’re there, check out the exhibits depicting life in colonial Guilford County at the Colonial Heritage Center. Step back in time at the Old Mill of Guilford, a fully operational, water-powered grist mill listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Explore Castle McCulloch, a restored 19th-century gold refinery built from granite and nestled on 60 wooded acres in historic Jamestown. Mendenhall Plantation houses a museum, many unique outbuildings and one of two existing, false-bottom wagons used to transport runaway slaves during the time of the Underground Railroad. Mendenhall Plantation This early 19th-century Quaker plantation includes many unique outbuildings and one of two existing, false-bottom wagons used to transport runaway slaves during the time of the Underground Railroad. Jan.-Feb. hours: Fri., 11am-3pm; Sat., 1-4pm and Sun., 2-4pm. March-third week in Dec. hours: Tues.-Fri., 11am3pm; Sat., 1-4pm and Sun., 2-4pm. Admission fee; donations accepted. Group tours available throughout the year with advance notice. 603 W. Main St., Jamestown. 336-454-3819. www.mendenhallplantation.org Millennium Gate Jim Galluci and a team of 17 artisans created the 106 icons that comprise this sculpture’s surface. Icons representing great ideas, inventions, events and people that have made a significant difference in 20th century America complete this interactive and most magnificent sculpture. FREE. Phill G. McDonald Plaza at Governmental Plaza, 220 S. Greene St. Natural Science Center of Greensboro & Animal Discovery Zoological Park* Get eye-to-eye with tigers, meerkats, gibbons, alligators and other unique animals in our brand new Animal Discovery Zoological Park. Our science museum and planetarium also offer memorable experiences with dinosaurs, traveling exhibits, public shows and a children’s exploration area. Hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm and Sun., 12:30-5pm. Admission fee. 4301 Lawndale Dr., adjacent to Country Park. 336-288-3769. www.natsci.org O. Henry Statues This outdoor, three-piece sculpture group honors Greensboro’s bestknown writer, William Sydney Porter (O. Henry). It features a bronze likeness of the author, a 7- by 14- foot open book of his renowned short stories and a statue of his small dog, Lovey. FREE. Located on the corner of N. Elm and Bellemeade Sts. Old Greensborough & the Downtown Historic District Visit this revitalized turn-of-the century commercial and residential district complete with antiques, art, coffee shops, specialty clothing stores, gifts and accessories, over 54 restaurants and nightclubs and three theatres offering a variety of live performances throughout the year. Parking decks located in downtown areas, with free parking after 6pm and weekends. 336-379-0060. www.downtowngreensboro.net Old Mill of Guilford This working water-powered grist mill with the sights and smells of another era is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers a gift shop with a variety of stone-ground meals, honey, ham, North Carolina pottery and crafts. Hours: Daily, 9am5pm. FREE. Reservations required for large groups. 1340 NC Hwy. 68 N., Oak Ridge. 336-643-4783. www.oldmillofguilford.com Replacements, Ltd. The world’s largest retailer of old and new china, silver and collectibles with more than 11 million pieces of inventory from over 266,000 patterns. Tour patrons can inquire about patterns and shop the 12,000-sq. ft. showroom and museum. Showroom hours: Daily, 9am-7pm; closed Christmas Day. Free tours every 30 minutes from 9:30am-6pm. FREE admission. Tour groups welcome; reservations suggested. Knox Rd., off I-85/40 exit 132 at Mt. Hope Church Rd. 336-697-3000 or toll-free at 800-REPLACE. www.replacements.com Tannenbaum Historic Park Explore history at your own pace, on your own time. The Colonial Heritage Center at Tannenbaum Park interprets the history of backcountry life before, during and after the American Revolution. Take a self-guided tour of Guilford County, North Carolina’s colonial past. Closed Sun., Mon. and major holidays. Guided tours are offered during days of operation. Reservation required for groups. FREE. Hours: Tues.– Sat., 10am-4pm. 2200 New Garden Rd. 336-545-5315. www.march1781.org Stonefield Cellars Winery An award-winning winery that offers the complete wine experience in an accessible and romantic setting just north of Greensboro. On-site tasting room, tours, wine, and gifts. In addition, I tiner a ry 12 www.VisitGreensboroNC.com * See discount coupons, inside back cover. http://www.replacements.com http://www.mendenhallplantation.org http://www.downtowngreensboro.net http://www.march1781.org http://www.natsci.org http://www.oldmillofguilford.com http://www.VisitGreensboroNC.com
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