2009 Official Visitor & Dining Guide for Greensboro, North Carolina - (Page 6) AT T R A C T I O N S 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, offsite wine tasting and sales available for groups of 30 or more. Thurs., Fri., & Sat., 12noon-6pm, Sun. 1-6 pm, or by appointment. 8220 NC Hwy 68 N., Stokesdale 336-644-9908. www.stonefieldcellars.com 228TH ANNIVERSARy COMMEMORATION OF THE BATTLE OF GUILFORD COURTHOUSE An annual event to mark the 228th anniversary of the 1781 Revolutionary War Battle of Guilford Courthouse. Features a lecture series, a commemorative observance, military encampments, music, and programs. 2009 event dates: Lectures, March 10-13; Weekend Program and re-enactments, March 14-15. FREE. Country Park, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park and Tannenbaum Historic Park. 336-288-1776 or 336-545-5315. www.march1781.org 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 WALKING TOUR OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN GREENSBORO This self-guided informative and entertaining 90-minute mp3 digital tour features voices from Greensboro’s past and present relating stories of human interest and describing noteworthy buildings. Please contact specific rental locations for their hours of operation. Rental of mp3 player is $5 with discounts for four or more. Rental available at Central Library Coffee Shop. 336-373-3777 at 219 N. Church St.; Carolina Theatre Box Office, 336-333-2605 at 310 S. Greene St.; and Greensboro Historical Museum Gift Shop, 336-373-2949 at 130 Summit Ave. WALKWAy OF HISTORy Sidewalk markers chronicle six chapters in local African American history ranging from the first fugitive slave on the Underground Railroad to the first African American North Carolina State Supreme Court Justice. The walkway was unveiled on the 34th anniversary of the civil rights sit-in events of Feb. 1, 1960. FREE. Located on S. Elm St. at February One Pl. 6 www.VisitGreensboroNC.com http://www.stonefieldcellars.com http://www.march1781.org http://www.march1781.org http://www.VisitGreensboroNC.com
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