Historical Walk Through Fisher Park

Type of Outing: Walk
When: SUN 12/6/2026 1:00 PM
Signup Deadline: 12/5/2026 5:00 pm
Leader: Will Truslow, Jim Plant, Virginia Dodd Pulaski
Distance: 3 miles
Difficulty: R-2, Easy
Intended Pace: Leisure
Description: Come walk the sidewalks of Fisher Park, Greensboro’s first planned neighborhood, and learn about the houses and people who built them during the early 1900’s in the Gilded Age. We will see and discuss the several homes and churches that are on the National Register of Historic places. Fisher Park has very fine examples of several styles of houses such as Queen Anne, Craftsman/Bungalow, Colonial Revival, Prairie School built from 1900 to 1930. These houses are described as being some of the best examples in NC. You”ll learn about the prominent people who lived in them and how they shaped Greensboro’s history. We’ll walk through some of Fisher Park and see the King’s Chair built by A.L. Schlosser and the Genesis Rock which marks the center of Guilford County. We’ll walk about 2 ½ miles in 2 hours. This is part of a series of walks to learn about interesting places of history led by Virginia Pulaski, Jim Plant and Will Truslow. Meet at the south end of Fisher Park on Florence St. in front of the First Presbyterian Church (617 N. Elm St.) at 1 pm. 36.08172°N, 79.79046°W
Required Gear: Walking shoes, water
Max Participants: 15