The Historic Magnolia House is the Greensboro, North Carolina, address listed as Magnolia, 442 Gorrell St., in the 1955 Green Book source used by Defeat History. The National Park Service identifies Louise and Arthur Gist as opening Magnolia House as a hotel for African American travelers in 1949 and notes its later recognition through the African American Civil Rights Network. Current public visit, meal and event details should be checked with the official Magnolia House site before travel.
Record facts
Record ID: DH-1767
- Evidence status / uncertainty
- source-backed venue container; current public visit details should be checked with Magnolia House before travel
- Sources verified on
- 2026-09-26
- Venue kind
- Other cultural venue
- Country
- United States
- State / region
- North Carolina
- City
- Greensboro
- Street / postal address
- 442 Gorrell Street, Greensboro, North Carolina
- Official venue URL
- Official / source link
- Official visiting / hours URL
- Official / source link
- Official ticket URL
- Unknown / not verified
- Official accessibility URL
- Unknown / not verified
- Sourced visiting information and restrictions
- Official site describes The Historic Magnolia House as an events venue, restaurant and bed and breakfast, with Sunday brunch and other reservation-based offerings; check the official site before travel.
Related documentaries
- The Green Book: How a Community Opened the Road
A Defeat History documentary on Magnolia House, the Green Book, and the community network that helped Black travelers find practical options on the road.
Affected venues
- The Historic Magnolia House
The Historic Magnolia House at 442 Gorrell Street in Greensboro is a surviving Green Book site now operating as a bed and breakfast, restaurant and events venue.
Covered artifacts — recorded host relationships
This list is derived from published artifact records, not an inventory of the venue’s entire collection. Ownership and historical locations do not establish current display. Confirm access with the venue before travelling.
On display
No covered objects are verified on display.
By appointment
No covered objects have verified appointment access.
Future viewing windows — not yet current
No covered objects have future viewing windows.
Ended viewing windows — current display unconfirmed
No covered objects have ended viewing windows.
Held here — not on display or display unverified
No additional covered objects are recorded as held here.
Related Field Desk reporting
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Sources
Published September 26, 2026 · Updated September 26, 2026 · Report a correction