06/15/2026
History is being restored in real time in Greensboro.
The Historic Magnolia House has been added to the National Register of Historic Places as a Green Book Resource — the first site in North Carolina to earn this national recognition for its role in African American travel history.
With the National Park Service’s approval of North Carolina’s Green Book Resource Multiple Property Documentation Form, our state is now just the second in the nation with a Green Book Multiple Property Designation, creating a pathway for 327 documented Green Book sites to pursue National Register listing.
From the 1940s–1960s, Magnolia House was a safe haven for Black travelers and hosted icons like Carter G. Woodson, Miles Davis, Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Lena Horne, Jackie Robinson, and James Baldwin. Today, it’s a fully restored living museum, boutique hotel, restaurant, and educational center — one of the few Green Book sites still operating in its historic context.
As we mark the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month and the 90th Anniversary of Victor H. Green’s “Negro Travelers’ Green Book” in 2026, this recognition helps secure North Carolina’s Green Book legacy in the American story.
Plan your visit to The Historic Magnolia House and explore more Black history and culture in Greensboro at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiR74nxAX3g&t=56s and TheHistoricMagnoliaHouse.org. ✨
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