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Millennium Gate, Greensboro
The Millennium Gate stands as a striking testament to Greensboro's rich history and cultural heritage, captivating both residents and visitors alike since its unveiling in 2002. Situated at the Municipal Office Building on West Washington Street, this magnificent bronze sculpture was masterfully crafted by renowned local artist Jim Gallucci. Rising approximately 20 feet tall, the Millennium Gate commands attention with its imposing presence, adorned with a center rotating piece measuring about 6 feet wide and 14 feet tall.
As a symbol of the city's evolution and progress over the past millennium, the Millennium Gate is adorned with an array of intricate icons representing pivotal events, inventions, and figures that have left an indelible mark on Greensboro. Each icon serves as a poignant reminder of the city's vibrant history and contributions to various fields. For instance, the inclusion of a chair pays homage to Greensboro's esteemed furniture industry, which has played a significant role in shaping the local economy. Additionally, the Statue of Liberty serves as a poignant symbol of the profound impact of immigration on the United States, reflecting Greensboro's diverse and inclusive spirit.
As a symbol of the city's evolution and progress over the past millennium, the Millennium Gate is adorned with an array of intricate icons representing pivotal events, inventions, and figures that have left an indelible mark on Greensboro. Each icon serves as a poignant reminder of the city's vibrant history and contributions to various fields. For instance, the inclusion of a chair pays homage to Greensboro's esteemed furniture industry, which has played a significant role in shaping the local economy. Additionally, the Statue of Liberty serves as a poignant symbol of the profound impact of immigration on the United States, reflecting Greensboro's diverse and inclusive spirit.
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Millennium Gate on Map
Sight Name: Millennium Gate
Sight Location: Greensboro, USA (See walking tours in Greensboro)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Greensboro, USA (See walking tours in Greensboro)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Greensboro, North Carolina
Create Your Own Walk in Greensboro
Creating your own self-guided walk in Greensboro is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Greensboro Downtown Statues and Monuments Walk
The birthplace of renowned author O Henry, Greensboro, North Carolina, also holds the distinction of harboring the genesis of the American Civil Rights Movement. Both these facts are commemorated in public artwork. Other esteemed personalities and notable chapters in the city's history also find reflection in a plethora of monuments and statues throughout Downtown.
Among these landmarks,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Among these landmarks,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.8 Km or 2.4 Miles
Greensboro Introduction Walking Tour
Before the arrival of Europeans in this part of North Carolina, the present-day area of Greensboro was inhabited by the indigenous (Siouan-speaking) Saura people, who called it "an unbroken forest with thick undergrowth of huckleberry bushes, that bore a finely flavored fruit."
Quaker migrants from Pennsylvania, by way of Maryland, arrived here in about 1750. They bought land from... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Quaker migrants from Pennsylvania, by way of Maryland, arrived here in about 1750. They bought land from... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles