The Greensboro Historical Museum's permanent collection includes decorative arts, militaria, costumes, textiles and toys. Thousands of objects collected since 1924 reflect local history and material culture. Significant collections that highlight people such as Dolley Madison or short story writer O. Henry and comprehensive study collections such as the McKinney historical and commemorative glassware, Murphy Confederate weapons and Bluethenthal Jugtown Pottery are also part of the museum's holdings.