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We're thrilled to announce that a brand-new traveling exhibition has arrived at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History, and it's one that invites you to think about maps in a way you probably never have before. This is the Way: A Study in Maps, presented by Piedmont Craftsmen, is now open on our third floor and runs through October 12th. More Than Navigation What is a map, really? At its most basic, it's a tool that tells you where to go. But the artists behind this exhibi

Most of us feel like we know Andy Griffith. We grew up with him on our television screens, we've walked the streets of the town that inspired Mayberry, and his legacy is woven into the fabric of Mount Airy in ways that are hard to put into words. But there's a side of Andy that most of the world has never seen, and starting this week, you can. At Home With Andy is now open in the Springthorpe Gallery, and it's unlike anything we've displayed before. The Man Behind the Icon At

What were the Founding Fathers actually thinking the night before they changed the world? The Nonesuch Playmakers have a theory, and it involves a bar, a lot of candlelight, and more than a few uncomfortable conversations. This August, the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History is proud to host Three Founding Fathers Walk Into a Bar, a brand-new one-act historical drama that imagines a revolutionary conversation. The Scene It's July 3rd. Tomorrow, everything changes. But tonig

Last Sunday's Water-Themed Family Fun Day brought in 92 attendees! The weather tried its best to stop us, but it didn't stand a chance. When the forecast forced us to move the festivities inside, our team made the call quickly and got to work transforming the space into a water wonderland. What could have been a damper on the day turned into a cozy, high-energy celebration that families seemed to love just as much as any outdoor event. What We Were Up To The activities were a

This past Fourth of July weekend was one for the books here at the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History! Two events, and one incredible community that showed up to celebrate with us. We couldn't be more grateful, and we're already looking forward to doing it all again. Voices for Freedom Our courtyard came alive with history this Independence Day during Voices for Freedom, an immersive event that brought the spirit of American freedom to life through the power of performance

Last weekend, the museum had the privilege of taking part in two different Juneteenth celebrations, one right here in our own courtyard, and another out in the community alongside our Mobile Museum trailer. It was a weekend full of music, conversation, and connection, and we wanted to share a look back at both. Juneteenth Family Fun Day at the Museum Our courtyard was full of life as we hosted a Juneteenth-themed Family Fun Day. Families came together for an afternoon of hand

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If you walked past the Mount Airy Museum of Regional History last week, you probably heard a lot of shrieking. That noise was the sound of a dozen kids between the ages of 5 and 9 falling in love with animals, ecosystems, and the occasional handful of pudding during this year's Critter Camp! This year's Critter Camp was built around one simple idea: kids learn science best when they're allowed: to touch it, squish it, paint it, and occasionally eat it (don't worry, only the p