Greensboro has a rich cultural life and an eventful history that goes way back when the Native American lived in the Piedmont region. To have a taste of its cultures and history, three museums and cultural venue that you can’t miss are:

- Located at 130 Summit Avenue, the Greensboro Historical Museum gives the visitor the opportunity to know about the Piedmont region history. Its collections include military memorabilia from the Civil war, decorative arts objects such as dolls and toys, and objects belonging to writer William Sydney Porter (O. Henry) who lived in the city. One valuable holding is its historical archive that includes documents such as family papers, books, maps, prints and historical documents from the 18th to the 20th century that relate to the region’s history. It is open every day, except Mondays and holidays, from 10 am to 5 pm (Sundays from 2:00 to 5 pm).

- To have a look at traditional and modern Native American art, visit Guilford Native American Art Gallery at 200 North Davie Street in Greensboro Cultural Center at Festival Park.

- As a consequence of Black Americans struggle for more educational opportunities in the 60’s, the North Carolina A&T State University houses the Mattye Reed African Heritage Center. The Center houses an impressive collection artifacts belonging to African nations such as Nigeria, Ethiopia and Ghana and people of African origin in the Americas. It includes the Henry Clinton Taylor collection with works from American artists. It is open Tuesday to Fridays from 10 am to 5 pm and Saturdays from 1 pm to 5 pm. It is located on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University.