Greensboro History Museum’s Flashback family fun series highlights decades past for our city and beyond. Recent Flashbacks have explored the history, music, culture, and curiosities of the 1920s, 1940s, and 1950s. This year we’re diving into the decade of disco, punk, a......More
Greensboro History Museum’s Flashback family fun series highlights decades past for our city and beyond. Recent Flashbacks have explored the history, music, culture, and curiosities of the 1920s, 1940s, and 1950s. This year we’re diving into the decade of disco, punk, and funk with a wild ride through the 1970s.Visitors can enter a Celebs & Sci-Fi costume contest, enter a 70s Bake-Off contest, see vintage autos and vintage fashions, and get down to the tunes of the era. There will be food trucks, flash talks, summer camp game antics, and much more. Flashback ActivitiesVintage Vehicles (11 am to 4:30 pm)Own a 1970s vehicle you want to show off?We’re welcoming 1970s vintage vehicle owners to show of your hot wheels outside the museum during the event. If you are interested in participating in our 1970s Vintage Vehicle Showcase, please fill out this form and the GHM Education & Engagement Team will reach out to you shortly. Celebs & Sci-Fi Costume Contest (12 pm & 2 pm)Dressed up in your best 1970s looks and boogie on down to the museum to compete in pop culture and historic categories. Register the Day of the Event! Categories Dress up as a 1970s celebrity or movie, television, cartoon, or comic, or video game characters. Prizes for Adult Non-Fictional Persons (Movie Stars, Political Figures, etc.), Adult Fictional Characters (Movie characters, TV characters, Comic Characters, Literature Characters, etc.), 15 Years Old and Under Non-Fictional Persons (Movie Stars, Political Figures, etc.), 15 Years Old and Under Fictional Characters (Movie characters, TV characters, Comic Characters, Literature Characters, etc.). Schedule Costume showcases for judging and prizes are at 12:00 pm for 15 years and under and 2 pm for 16 years and older. Arrive at least 2 hours early before judging and the disco dance off. The disco dance off is just to showcase your costume, the dancing is not part of the contest evaluation. When Contestants arrive they will check in at the “Icons of the 70s” Sign Up Table. This Table will be located in the Lobby of the Greensboro History Museum on the Ground Floor level. Contestants must arrive in costumes and are responsible for their own belongings. We do not have a dressing area. Guidelines Costumes should be appropriate for a family friendly event. Organizers will disqualify costumes they judge to be obscene, offensive, overly revealing, or displaying hate associations. All props will be subject to inspection. No functioning weapons are permitted, including guns, projectile weapons, knives, blunt objects, etc. Bullying is not allowed. Anyone making negative comments or bullying will be disqualified and asked to leave. ’70s Recipes Bake Off Test your 1970s baking skills with one of three recipes linked here: Chocolate Chess PieHeavenly Orange FluffHummingbird Cake and Cream Cheese FrostingPlease do not alter or substitute ingredients, and try to follow the recipe as closely as possible. Bring your desserts to the Front Desk of the Greensboro History Museum between 11:00 am and 12:30 pm. Then be in the auditorium by 1:00 pm for the judging and awards! Sign up to participate. Flash Talks (11:30 am & 2 pm)Flash talks are small five to ten minute presentations from local historians, community members, and archivists. They take place throughout the day in our auditorium. Check back to see the full flash talk schedule. Fashion Show (3 pm)Check back for more information. Become a Flashback SponsorHelp us keep Flashback free and fun for all! Your gift of $70 to $1,975 can support the soulful sounds, fashion show, campy games, classic cars, flash talks, and more.Click Here to Support orDownload the 2025 Sponsorship Packet Photo: 1976 Kirkwood neighborhood July 4th parade (GHM Archives)
