Posts Tagged ‘High Point History’
A Legacy that Still Stands: The Kilby Hotel and Arcade
On 627 E. Washington St. stands a vacant lot. But just like most things in history, there is more to that vacant lot than what initially meets the eye. If we could go back in time, back to the Roaring 20s, and drive over to 627 E. Washington Street, we wouldn’t see a vacant lot,…
Read MoreDiscovering Black History in High Point
Happy Black History Month from all of us at High Point Discovered! As one of our favorite High Point historians, Glenn Chavis says, “Black History is American history,” and we could not agree more. Our nation, state, city, and community continue to learn together how we can support each other’s voices and work together for equality. And we believe a deeply important piece in that process is…
Read MoreFourth of July Reflections
Are you finding ways to have a socially distant yet celebratory Fourth of July? Over the course of America’s history, we’ve seen some dark times: wars, pandemics, economic crisis, and more. So 2020 will not be the first year that we aren’t able to celebrate holidays the way we’d like to! Yet…
Read MoreFour-Year Flashback
Happy Leap Year, HPD readers! Once every four years, we get a special little day, today, February 29th. And to celebrate this once-every-four-years day, we thought it might be fun to open the…
Read MoreFrom Doctor to Community Leader: The Life of Dr. Otis Tillman
One of our goals at High Point Discovered is to celebrate not only present-day men and women who are making our city great with their lives, businesses, families, and generosity, but also our city’s forefathers and mothers, who laid a firm foundation for High Point to grow. One…
Read More160 Years of History in 9 Snapshots
Today, if you were driving down N. Main Street in our beloved city on your perfect day, maybe you’d want to stop in for breakfast at Alex’s House or grab a coffee at 83 Custom Coffee. Maybe you’d stop for…
Read MoreChanging the World one Desk at a Time: 110 Years of High Point Furniture Market
You know the feeling… You’re on vacation, maybe at the beach or visiting family. Maybe you’re on a business trip, or visiting a potential college for your kids. Someone asks where you’re from, and you answer…
Read MoreA Walk through History: Walking Tours of High Point’s Washington Street
February is when we celebrate Black History Month, a time dedicated to honor all the accomplishments and contributions that African Americans have made throughout history. At High Point Discovered, we had the privilege of talking with High Point native, Glenn Chavis…
Read MoreScariest Movies filmed in High Point (and beyond)
I don’t know about you, but Halloween is definitely one of my favorite holidays. Free candy, Jack-o’-lanterns, and costume parties—what’s not to love? And you can’t forget the scary movies…
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