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The Historic Magnolia House

442 Gorrell Street, Greensboro, NC 27406
(336) 617-3382
The Historic Magnolia House housed African American Travelers during the Jim Crow era.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this former motel was recognized in 6 editions of The Negro Travelers Green Book as a highly recommended place to stay in North Carolina. We are: - 2022 Historic Black Kitchen Awardee by - Lee/Heinz Initiative, being only 1 of 8 in NC - 2023 BizX Minority Owned Business of the Year for North America - A National Historic Hotel of America Listing Within these walls, embedded in the history of our space are memories of James Brown playing in the street with neighborhood children, Joe Tex signing autographs on the front porch and moments captured with Ray Charles, James Baldwin, Satchel Paige, Carter G Woodson, Louis Armstrong, Sam Cooke, Jackie Robinson, Ruth Brown and Ike & Tina Turner to name a few. Today we are a fully restored 1949 Green Book Hotel both structurally and functionally. We are open for Dining every Wed-Fri 5p-9p and Brunch Sat/Sun 10a-3p, Private Events, Concerts, Education, and Corporate Functions. Also visit our website and follow us on Facebook to stay connected with our signature community events.
Overview
Accommodations
Dining & Entertainment
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General
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  • Check-In Time: Hotel - 4:00pm
  • Check-Out Time: Hotel - 10:30am
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  • Directions: On the same street as Bennett College, Green and White House at the corner of the Bridge; Free Parking
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Entertainment
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    • Full Bar
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Pricing
  • Dining Cost:
    • Moderate
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