A drizzly Saturday turned out to be the perfect time to wander around the historic Guilford County…read moreCourthouse in Greensboro because I had the whole place to myself. I was able to walk the grounds, read every monument, and ever once feel rushed. Plus parking was super easy which is always a pleasant surprise in a downtown. The courthouse itself was built in 1918 and is a Neoclassical Revival landmark designed by architect Harry Barton, who left his fingerprints all over twentieth century Greensboro with a style that leaned into symmetry, stone and that confident civic presence counties loved to project in that era. Guilford County goes back much farther than the building, formed in 1771 from parts of Rowan and Orange Counties and named for Francis North, the Earl of Guilford, father of British Prime Minister Lord North. The county seat has not always been Greensboro, but it has been since 1808 when the legislature moved it to a more central location that made sense for a growing county. Greensboro itself carries the name of Nathanael Greene, the American general whose leadership at the Battle of Guilford Courthouse helped shift momentum in the Southern campaign of the Revolutionary War. Walking the grounds in the drizzle gave everything a calm, almost reflective feel, and the monuments scattered around the property tell a surprisingly rich story if you take the time to read them. By the time I finished circling the building, the mist had settled in just enough to make the courthouse look even more dramatic against he gray sky, the kind of scene that reminds you how much history is turned into these old county seats. [Review 636 of 2026 - 4724 in North Carolina - 25817 overall]

First time getting called for jury duty, the experience was fine, nothing I hope I get called for…read moreagain. You had to report to the courthouse by 8:15. Instructions are to park in their designated parking deck is several blocks away, fortunately weather was decent for my visit, but on a rainy, cold day it's going to be a long walk. I reported to the entrance as instructed to be redirected to the other side of the building to a long security line. Once through, we just sat in a room waiting to be called, which we never were. After several hours we were released for the day. No excitement, which was fine by me, just a long morning of sitting in uncomfortable seating waiting. They could definitely invest in some more comfortable seating in my opinion

pleasantly surprised by the lovely little town of reidsville. yes they could use more trendy…read moreplaces to drink and dine and perhaps a few updated boutiques but the amount of community love in town shows by the extra decorations and attention to detail with the little public tables with built in checkers or chess boards. the lovely hidden water feature was peaceful. it was clean and some antique stores and a coffee shop and a couple of local home style cooking places, a hot dog place , and brewery. it's very cool to see the stack with lucky strike on it in the skyline also.

This courthouse is a beautiful example of government interaction with the people "back in the day."…read more The Courthouse Square was once the center of community. It portrays a time when government was more accessible to the people, and people were more a part of government decisions. I love seeing these old courthouses. Many of them have lost their surroundings, but this one still has buildings around it. It makes for a living downtown area, heartening back to yesteryear. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

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The Greensboro Public Library - Kathleen Clay Edwards Branch is a lovely library, tucked away…read morebetween some of the greenway walking paths here in the "gateway" city. The setting is so serene and unexpected that I almost thought I had taken a wrong turn when I went to meet someone there. However, when making my last turn, there it was in all its archival glory. The Greensboro Public Library - Kathleen Clay Edwards Branch is simple and stunning all at once. It has mid-century modern architecture, with well-kept grounds nestled in the forest. Since I was at the library for a meeting, I didn't get to explore any of its collections. However, I loved seeing the long, welcoming entranceway with its bench and wall of plaques. Once I entered, there was a rotunda with a beautiful mural on the ceiling, and smiling staff to greet me. The place was clean and had that familiar smell of old pages and adventures waiting to be read. There were separate study stalls, meeting rooms, a Children's Reading Room, a Computer Room, and a Sun Porch (which is where I planted myself). This library was different than any I have been to, with greenery all around it. It was very peaceful, inside and out. I will definitely be back, and it is a Kiesha Speech-recommended library, for sure. Enjoy!

In my recent side quests to participate in more local experiences, I stopped by this library for a…read moreplant class. I have never visited this library before and probably would never visit it if it wasn't for something specific. It's off the beaten path and not something you would easily stumble upon. Needless to say it was a beautiful library. They offer several classes to encourage community bonds and growth. I would definitely visit again.

I quite like this city, although there isn't enough going on for me to give it four stars. It…read morereminds me of an old era American town trying to revamp itself from its former hayday of industries. Whatever that means. The historic train depot is nice, the downtown area is quite walkable, a few restaurants and cafes and a really good ice cream shop called Smitty's. LabCorp, a company with awful quality and customer service, has their headquarters here.

Stumbled upon this little gem when I had a work lunch! This is lofty, industrial style food hall…read morewith tons of coffee shops, bars, restaurants, and outdoor seating. There's also a few shops with clothing, jewelry, and household items. If you live near by, this would make a cute little family outing experience. There's various types of food and drinks so the whole family could find something to enjoy. And there's enough seating outdoors for the kids to run around and play.

I was here to try a few of the restaurants located here! Parking was easy and free. I didn't expect…read morethis place to be so big so I parked on the wrong side and had to ask for directions. It's so clean inside and there are a ton of small bushinesses! Everyone I encountered was friendly and welcoming.

Haven't visited yet but hopefully someone there can respectfully help me because on the 1213,call…read morethe woman after waiting almost 2 hrs to get her was misinformed or just acted that way and was rude and pushy. I don't exspect that when I'm polite as can be.

I called this number on 2/5 for assistance with SS issues, online because. I was unable to access…read moremy online portal. The representative Mrs Barnes answered all my issues and then some. She provided the upmost customer service. Shout out to Mrs Barnes thank you . Oh I only waited 15-20 minutes via phone call for help, which is rare for SS calls.

This marker is located just outside of Reidsville and points out the history of this school. There…read moreis here to pull over and read the marker. And then you can read the below to learn more about it. The marker reads, "First free school in the state, established under Common School Law of 1839, opened January 20, 1840, in this vicinity." Online there is more information. "It has long been known that the first public school in the state opened in Rockingham County on January 20, 1840. That fact is cited in several textbooks. Less well known is the basis for this claim and especially difficult to determine is where that school was located in the county. The Common Law of 1839 authorized counties to hold elections in which voters might vote for or against taxes for public schools. In elections in late 1839 sixty-one of sixty-eight counties voted to support school taxes. The remaining seven counties soon followed course. By 1846 every county had at least one public school. "Notice of the opening of the Rockingham school appeared February 18, 1840, in the Greensborough Patriot and was reprinted the same month in the Raleigh Standard. The article indicated that the "first free school in Rockingham County went into operation on the 20th of January 1840." Further, it stated that "this is probably the first free school commenced in the State." The story did not specify the location of the school but did indicate that the county had been divided up into districts with houses to be completed and schools in operation in each "in a short time." "Tradition has it that the first school was located in the present Williamsburg community in the southeastern part of Rockingham County. Some accounts even refer to the "Williamsburg School." Since the community was known by other names as late as 1960, the reference appears to be ill-founded. However, support may be found for the claim that the general vicinity was the site of an early school. Deeds drafted in April and December 1840 transferred ownership of one acre from local parties to the Literary Fund for the "advancement of education and promotion of common schools." The tracts were in the general area of Hogan's Creek north of the Williamsburg community. It is impossible, with the available documentation, to fix precisely the location of the first school cited in the newspaper account but local tradition strongly supports the general vicinity of the site." This is marker number J-94 and it was erected in 1991 by the Division of Archives and History. [Review 2482 of 2024 - 3936 in North Carolina - 23494 overall]