Activities and Events
Scheduled Activities Calendar
Architectural Salvage of Greensboro Showroom Hours and Work Sessions
Blandwood Mansion Tour Hours
Blandwood Museum Shop Hours
2010 EVENTS Calendar
July
July 5 PGI offices and Blandwood are closed
September
September 6 PGI offices and Blandwood are closed
September 12, 19 & 26 Music at the Mansion
September 25 Greensboro Museum Day sponsored by MAG: Museum Alliance of Greensboro & Smithsonian Magazine
October
October 23 Ghost Stories at Blandwood
November
November 16-19 Blandwood closed to decorate for Christmas
November 20-December 31 Christmas at Blandwood
November 25-26 PGI offices and Blandwood are closed
December
December 1-31 Christmas at Blandwood
December 24-25 PGI offices and Blandwood are closed
2011 EVENTS Calendar
January
January 1 PGI offices and Blandwood are closed
January 5-8 Blandwood is closed, offices are open.
February
February 9 PGI Annual Meeting
May
May 1 - May 31 Preservation Month Activites
May 21-22 Tour of Historic Homes in Fisher Park and Aycock Historic Neighborhoods
May 30 PGI offices and Blandwood are closed
Activities
Architectural Salvage of Greensboro
300 Bellemeade St.
(336) 389-9118
Email ASG for More Information
Shopping for Restoration Materials
The Architectural Salvage of Greensboro retail showroom of vintage building supplies is open to the public each Friday, 10 am-6 pm; as well as each Saturday, 9:00 am-3:00 pm.

Work Sessions
Opportunities to assist in the preparation of building materials for resale occur the Tuesday evening (usually starting at 5:30) before the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. Wear work clothes and enjoy the
camaraderie of other old house enthusiasts! Work sessions are held in the retail showroom at 300 Bellemeade Street, and involve pulling nails, cleaning, and organizing materials.
2010 Work Session Dates: January 12; February 2 and 16; March 2, 16 and 30; April 13 and 27; May 11 ;June 1, 15 and 29; July 13; August 3, 17 and 31; September 14 and 28; October 12; November 2, 16 and 30; December 14.
Blandwood Museum Shop Hours
The museum shop is your source for Victorian theme gifts, jewelry, regional books, andseasonal items.
Open during regular museum hours: Tuesday, Thursday through Saturday 11am - 4pm; Sunday 2pm- 5pm; and by appointment (272-5003).
Special Events
Music at the Mansion
September 12, 19, & 26, 2:00-6:00pm, Blandwood Mansion back lawn; Adults, $7; Children, 12 and under are free
Celebrate the heritage of music on the grounds of the historic Blandwood Mansion. The entire family will enjoy great food and tunes! $7 per person, children 12 and under are free.
Sunday, Sept 12: Opening: House of Dues, Headliner: Melva Houston
Sunday, Sept 19: Opening: Bump & Logie, Headliner: Alison King Band
Sunday, Sept 26: Opening: Laurelyn Dossett, Headliner: Amelia's Mechanics
Blankets and chairs are encouraged for sitting on the lawn. Food, gelato, beer, wine, drinks and treats will be available for purchase on site. No glass containers or coolers allowed. Dogs on leashes are allowed. Limited tours of Blandwood available.
100% of proceeds from this special event go to Preservation Greensboro Incorporated, the Gate City's ONLY city-wide voice for historic and architectural treasures.
Special Appreciation to event sponsors:
Downtown Greensboro Inc., CityView at Southside, Craft Insurance Center, Direct Link, Rice Toyota, Beacon Management, A & B Portable Toilets, Inc.
Advanced ticket purchase available through PayPal. Please click below. One ticket is good for one adult entry for one event. You must bring your receipt to the gate on the day of the event to gain entry. Please note that these tickets are non-refundable.
Greensboro Museum Day-MAG: Museum Alliance of Greensboro
Saturday, September 25, 11am-4:00pm
Museums across Greensboro will be participating!
Museum Day is a one-day event where participating museums and cultural institutions across the country offer free admission to Smithsonian magazine readers and friends with a Museum Day Admission Card.
Free admission for two to Blandwood when you show your Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day Admission Card at the door. Everyone else recieves $1 off admission!

Ghost Stories at Blandwood
October 23, $5.00 a person, under 1 free. 
Blandwood Mansion's Formal Parlor
(336) 272-5003
Email for More Information
Local storyteller Cynthia Moore Brown treats families to ghostly tales of spine-tingling spookiness in Blandwood’s front parlor. This is one of the rare opportunities to enjoy the mansion's interior at night.
Space is limited. Doors open at 6:45 pm. Seating is on the floor and first come is first served.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Stories are school age appropriate.
Christmas at Blandwood

Blandwood will be closed November 8-10 in order to decorate the house for Christmas.
We will reopen fully decorated Thursday, November 11th and the Christmas season at Blandwood will continue through December 31st. Normal tour hours will apply.
Come and celebrate an antebellum Christmas with the Moreheads!
Events for 2011!
May is Historic Preservation Month!
Tour of Historic Homes
May 21, 2011, 11:00am-5:00pm & May 22, 2011, 1:00-5:
00pm
Tickets purchased before the event: $15, PGI Members $12. Tickets purchased during the tour, $20.
Preservation Greensboro is pleased to annouce its first Tour of Historic Homes. The neighborhoods we will be focusing on for 2011 are: Fisher Park, Charles B. Aycock, and Cedar Street. Check back for more exciting details! If you are interested in working on this event please contact Ashley Poteat or 336.272.5003 ext 2.
