Greensboro History

Explore more than 200 years of rich history in Greensboro. From the Revolutionary War, the Civil Rights Movement and more, Greensboro has played a significant role in American history.

Follow these links to learn all about
Greensboro History:

• Overview of Greensboro's History
• Early History: Settlement, Revolutionary War
  & Early Establishment 
• Downtown
• Architecture and Landscaping
• Famous People
• World War II
• Medicine
• Education
• City Government
• Great Depression
• Sports
• Churches

Interact with the past at Historical Attractions including the Greensboro Historical Museum, the Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, the International Civil Rights Center & Museum, Charlotte Hawkins Brown State Historic Site and much more.