The Historic Magnolia House

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The Historic Magnolia House A lovely restored Green Book hotel in the heart of downtown Greensboro, NC. The guest list included those such as Rev. Woodson, and Jackie Robinson.
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Once welcoming legends like Louis Armstrong, James Brown, and Ray Charles, now offering 4 luxury rooms, brunch & dinner options, live music, and unforgettable gatherings. During America’s period of segregation, the Magnolia House Motel accommodated traveling African Americans who were not allowed to share the same eating and sleeping facilities as Caucasians. In the 1950s and '60s, many prominent African Americans stayed either at this home or on what was called "The Gorrell St Guest List". Martin Luther King Jr. , Coretta Scott King, & Cornell West. Prominent African American's that stayed in the Magnolia House included James Brown, Ray Charles, Ruth Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, Joe Tex, Carter G. In addition to housing celebrities, the Magnolia House accommodated the families of students attending the historically black schools of Bennett College and North Carolina A&T State University. It also served the community as a place for wedding receptions and other formal gatherings. The Magnolia House Motel (known by its formal name, the Daniel D. Debutts House) is on the National Register of Historic Places and is in the South Greensboro National Register Historic District.

10/17/2026

💚 Look who stopped by Magnolia! 👀

A special thank you to comedian for stopping by and spending some time with us while in Greensboro performing at this weekend!

We’re so glad you enjoyed your visit and everything Magnolia has to offer. It was a pleasure having you, and we look forward to welcoming you back next time! 💚

🍽️ Come dine where history lives!

📍 The Historic Magnolia House
442 Gorrell St., Greensboro, NC

🍂 FRIENDSGIVING AT MAGNOLIA! 🥂💚Good food, great company, and NO cooking or cleaning! Now that sounds like our kind of Fr...
10/13/2026

🍂 FRIENDSGIVING AT MAGNOLIA! 🥂💚

Good food, great company, and NO cooking or cleaning! Now that sounds like our kind of Friendsgiving! 🤭

This November, gather your friends, coworkers, family, or favorite people and let The Historic Magnolia House take care of the rest!

Whether it’s your annual Friendsgiving, an office gathering, or simply an excuse to get everyone around the table, we’ve got the perfect setting for you.

📅 Booking November 1–30!

More than a meal, it’s a moment to slow down, give thanks, and enjoy the people who matter most. 💚

📍 The Historic Magnolia House
442 Gorrell St., Greensboro, NC
www.thehistoricmagnoliahouse.org

Dates are limited, so book your Friendsgiving gathering today! 🍁

10/09/2026

Friday Night Juke Joint The Historic Magnolia House

40K FOLLOWERS!!! 💚🎉From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!We want to take a moment to thank our followers, community, ...
10/09/2026

40K FOLLOWERS!!! 💚🎉

From the bottom of our hearts, THANK YOU!

We want to take a moment to thank our followers, community, and friends for your continued love and support of The Historic Magnolia House!

Every follow, share, visit, reservation, and recommendation means so much to us. Because of YOU, we’re not just preserving history, we’re continuing to make it! 💚

And we’re just getting started, so keep rocking with us! 🎶

Here’s what’s coming up at Magnolia! 👀

🥂 Weekend Brunch | Saturday & Sunday, 10 AM–3 PM
Good food, good company, and Southern hospitality where history lives!

🎷 Wednesday Night Jam Sessions | 5–9 PM
Live music, great food, cocktails, and a whole lot of soul!

🎶 Friday Night Juke Joints | 5–9 PM
Wind down your week with live entertainment, delicious food, and grown-folks vibes!

💚💛 October 30 | A&T Aggie Juke Joint
Aggie Pride meets Magnolia’s legendary Juke Joint! Come represent and celebrate with us!

🍂 November | Friendsgiving at Magnolia
Gather your friends and family for good food and beautiful memories. Reservations are available NOW!

🎄 December | Merry Friendmas at Magnolia
Celebrate the holiday season with your favorite people! Reservations are available NOW!

🎅🏾 Visits with Santa at Magnolia
A little holiday magic is coming! Dates will be announced soon!

There’s always something happening at Magnolia, and we can’t wait to welcome you!

📍 442 Gorrell St., Greensboro, NC
🌐 www.thehistoricmagnoliahouse.org

Make your reservations today!

Thank you for 40K! Here’s to more history, more memories, and more moments together. 💚

10/08/2026

🎷 FRIDAY NIGHT UNWIND IS HERE! 💚

The week is over. The Juke Joint is open!

Join us TOMORROW NIGHT as we kick off Friday Night Unwind with Greensboro’s own Tyler Long leading the band this week 🎶

Known for his sultry, soulful voice and captivating performances, Tyler brings a blend of musical styles and the perfect energy to get your weekend started.

🥂 Good drinks
🍔 Good food
🎶 Live music
💚 Grown folks vibes!

Clock out, grab your people, and come unwind where history lives!

📅 Friday, October 9
🎟️ $10 Cover
📍 The Historic Magnolia House
442 Gorrell St., Greensboro, NC

Good food. Great music. Deeper stories.

Tag your Friday night crew and make your reservations today! 🎷💚

October 1st means one thing around here… Magnolia is getting ready for the HOLIDAYS! 💚And listen, we know it’s only Octo...
10/01/2026

October 1st means one thing around here… Magnolia is getting ready for the HOLIDAYS! 💚

And listen, we know it’s only October, but when it comes to one of our favorite times of the year, there’s no such thing as too early. 😂🎄

As we gear up for our fall menu (see previous post if you missed it) we just had to give you a heads up on what’s to come. We’re celebrating 90 years of Magnolia, so you already know we’re making the holiday season a little extra special.

We’ve got Friendsgiving and Merry Friendsmas gatherings, Pictures with Black Santa, holiday Juke Joints, our special 90th Anniversary Shoebox, signature merchandise, our new Magnolia-scented candle and a few more surprises we’re not giving away just yet. 👀

Want to gather your people without doing all the work? Come celebrate at our house, or for select gatherings, we can bring Magnolia to you. 🥂

This season is about good food, good people, traditions, laughter and making memories, and we can’t think of a better place to do it than Magnolia. 💚

So consider this your official holiday heads-up! Follow us here, visit our website and subscribe to our newsletter because there’s A LOT coming, and you will want to be here.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🎄🥂💚

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442 Gorrell Street
Greensboro, NC
27406

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+13366173382

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