For 250-plus years, Greensboro has been shaped by events from the Revolutionary War to the Civil Rights movement. Whether you take a contemplative walk in the woods or a trip to a revitalized mill, here are modern ways to explore the Gate City’s storied past.
When four young men took their seats at a lunch counter more than 60 years ago, they had no intentions of leaving and no idea what would happen. Such a simple act, denied them for so long, reignited the civil rights movement throughout the South. Today, the lunch counter and the seats are preserved at the same South Elm Street location in Greensboro as part of the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, giving all of us the chance to experience North Carolina’s place in the movement toward equality.
