2009 Official Visitor & Dining Guide for Greensboro, North Carolina - (Page 4) attractions Historical & Cultural THE A&T FOUR STATUE David Richmond, Franklin McCain, Ezell Blair, Jr. (Jibreel Khazan) and Joseph McNeil envisioned and carried out the lunch counter sit-in of Feb. 1, 1960, in downtown Greensboro as A&T freshmen. Their courageous act against social injustice inspired similar protests across the nation and is remembered as a defining moment in the struggle for civil rights. Located in front of the historic Dudley Building on the North Carolina A&T State University campus. FREE. 1601 E. Market St. 336-334-7500. www.ncat.edu BLANDWOOD MANSION* A National Historic Landmark; originally constructed in 1795 Blandwood later served as N.C. Governor John Motley Morehead’s home. In 1844, A.J. Davis designed an addition, transforming the farmhouse into an Italianate wonder. Visit today to see the original architecture and family furnishings. Hours: Tues.-Sat., 11am-2pm and Sun., 2-5pm. Closed the first week of January. Admission fee. Advance reservations required for groups of 10 or more. 447 W. Washington St. 336-272-5003. www.blandwood.org CAROLINA MODEL RAILROADERS Marvel at the operation of HO and N scale trains and equipment. Watch as prototypes of modern and vintage equipment negotiate detailed, scenic layouts. Operated by the Carolina Model Railroaders, Inc. Hours: Thurs. 7:30-8:30 pm, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 2-5pm or by appointment. FREE. Located at the J. Douglas Gaylon Depot in downtown Greensboro. 234-B East Washington St. 336-908-2321. www.carolinamodelrr.com CASTLE MCCULLOCH & THE CRySTAL GARDENS & GEM PANNING* The castle is a restored gold refinery on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1832 and restored in mid-1980, the castle is a granite structure with a drawbridge, moat and 70-foot tower. Visitors can enjoy seasonal activities and tours. Office hours: Mon.-Fri., 9am-5pm. Admission fee for some activities. 3925 Kivett Dr., Jamestown. 336-887-5413 or 336-887-0706. www.castlemcculloch.com CHARLOTTE HAWKINS BROWN MUSEUM AT HISTORIC PALMER MEMORIAL INSTITUTE Visit North Carolina’s only statesupported historic site to recognize a woman and one of the first to honor an African American. The site is the location of the former Palmer Memorial Institute, an African American preparatory school established by Brown in 1902. yearround hours: Mon.-Sat., 9am-5pm. FREE. Groups of 10 or more should call in advance. 6136 Burlington Rd., Sedalia, 10 miles east of Greensboro off I-85 exit 135. 336-449-4846. www.chbrownmuseum.nchistoricsites.org GREENSBORO CHILDREN’S MUSEUM* The Museum is a hands-on, interactive museum for children (from infancy up to 10 yrs.) and their families. Visitors learn while they imagine, touch, create and plan in the 20+ permanent museum exhibits that relate to “Our Town.” Hours: Tues-Thurs. & Sat., 9am5pm; Fri., 9am-8pm; Sun., 1-5 pm. Admission fee. 220 N. Church St., across from the Greensboro Public Library. 336-574-2898. www.gcmuseum.com GREENSBORO CULTURAL CENTER AT FESTIVAL PARK Browse through this architectural showplace housing 12 visual and performing arts organizations, four art galleries (see the “Art Galleries” section of this guide for listings and hours of operation), rehearsal halls, a sculpture garden, a privately operated restaurant with outdoor cafe-style seating and an outdoor amphitheater. Hours: Mon.-Fri., 8am-10pm; Sat., 9am-6:30pm; Sun., 1-6:30pm; FREE. 200 N. Davie St. 336-373-2712. www.greensboro-nc.gov GREENSBORO HISTORICAL MUSEUM* Discover Greensboro history with diverse exhibits including: the 1960 Sit-Ins, Welcome to the Gate City, Jugtown Pottery, the Murphy Confederate firearms collection, and the Belle Meade period rooms. Tour the historic Isley and McNairy homes. Museum is open during renovations. Museum shop hours vary. Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10am-5pm; Sun. 2-5pm. Closed city holidays except July 4. FREE. Call 336-373-2949 for current schedule. 130 Summit Ave. 336-373-2043. www.greensborohistory.org 4 www.VisitGreensboroNC.com *See discount coupons, inside back cover. http://www.carolinamodelrr.com http://www.chbrownmuseum.nchistoricsites.org http://www.ncat.edu http://www.blandwood.org http://www.gcmuseum.com http://www.castlemcculloch.com http://www.greensboro-nc.gov http://www.greensborohistory.org http://www.VisitGreensboroNC.com
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