Shopping for Restoration Materials
The Architectural Salvage of Greensboro retail showroom of vintage building supplies is open to the public each Friday, 10am-6pm; as well as each Saturday, 8:30am-noon.

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.

2009 Work Session Dates: January 13, February 3 and 17, March 3 and 17 and 31, April 14 and 28, May 12, June 2 and 16, July 14 and 28, August 11, September 1 and 15 and 29, October 13, November 3 and 17, December 1.

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 through Saturday 11am - 4pm; Sunday 2pm- 5pm; and by appointment (272-5003).

Special Events

Music in the park

Sunday, June 21, 6:00pm, FREE

Come sit in the yard of Blandwood and enjoy an evening of free music.

6:00pm – Sophisticated Blues

7:15pm – Rob Massengale Band

For more information, www.musep.info

Bluegrass at Blandwood

September 13, 20, 27, 2:00-6:00pm, Blandwood Mansion Lawn, $10; Children, 12 and under are free

Celebrate the heritage of Bluegrass Music on the grounds of the historic Blandwood Mansion. The entire family will enjoy great food and tunes! $10 per person, children 12 and under are free.

Blankets and chairs are encouraged for sitting on the lawn. Food and Natty Greene's beer will be available for purchase on site. No glass containers or coolers allowed. Dogs on leashes are allowed.

Opening bands will start at approximately 2:15pm.

September 13: Steel Magnolias & Polecat Creek

September 20: Nutbush Ramblers & Carter Brothers

September 27: The Family Eversole with David Via & Greensky Bluegrass

Greensy Bluegrass, photo by Carol Hunter

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.

Preservation Workshop

September 23-24, The Blandwood Carriage House.

National Preservation Institute: Digital and Traditional Photography of Cultural Resources, Registration Required.

Workshop led by William Lebovich, architectural historian and photographer; author of the chapter on archival, large-format photography for Recording Historic Structures; his most recent exhibition of work is Shared Sacred Spaces.

This session reviews the process and procedure for photographing cultural resources such as sites, buildings, and objects. The understanding of subject matter, composition, tchnique, and equipment are critical to a successful photodocumentation project. This session will review the use of digital and traditional 35 mm photography techniques for
National Register nomination packages, with an emphasis on survey work, presentations, publications, and the web. Participants will compare camera formats and traditional vs. digital output options, and discuss requirements for reviewing agencies and archival processes. The session will also explore issues involved in contracting and supervising photographic projects.

Registration is organized through the National Preservation Institute. NPI is registered with the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System and this session qualifies for AIA/CES credits. Visit the NPI website for registration information.

Museum Day

Saturday, September 26, 11am-4pm

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.

Ghost Stories at Blandwood

October 17 & 24, 2009, 7:00pm

Blandwood Mansion's Formal Parlor
$2.00 a person, under 1 free.
(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.

NEW EVENT! Halloween tour of blandwood

October 31, 10:00pm. $25 a person.

Join us for a night time tour of Blandwood on All Hallow's Eve. The tour will meet at the Blandwood Carriage House and then move into the mansion. We will be in the mansion as the clock strikes midnight.

Payment in full is required for your reservation. Only a limited number of people will be allowed to participate. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian, no exceptions.

What will we see or hear?

For additional information, contact Ashley Poteat apoteat@blandwood.org.

Christmas at Blandwood

November 17-December 31, 2009. Regular tour hours apply.

Come and see how a house might have been decorated in the mid 1800's. What are the similiarities to how you decorate your house? Notice the differences...there will be several large items missing from the house that you may think of us requirements when you decorate today.

Leadership Holiday Party

December 1

Join Preservation Greensboro at a Leadership level ($250 and above) and celebrate the holidays with us!

The 2010 Blandwood ball

January 30, The Greensboro Country Club

A premiere event and fundraising benefit for Preservation Greensboro. Please contact staff for information on ticket prices!

Preservation Greensboro Annual Meeting

February 9th, TBA

May is Historic Preservation Month!

Walking Wednesdays: Insider Tours!

In celebration of National Historic Preservation Month, the 2009 Walking Wednesdays series will explore interesting places of architecural merit throughout the Gate City. Please watch for a list of our 2010 line-up!

Tours are held rain or shine. Bring sturdy shoes and a friend to lean on!