History

The 100-year-old house on Country Club Road is a chance to own a piece of Winston-Salem history.
Nonviolent protests at a lunch counter that started with one man grew to include nearly two dozen students. Their actions created change in the Twin City.
The Crest will be a one-stop shop for those looking to tie the knot at a unique wedding venue.
High schools compete for bragging rights in the basketball tournament. It’s named after a man who influenced the sport locally.
The city’s history of treating the public in hospitals stretches back more than a century. Learn how facilities that are still treating patients today were established.
The arena honors Forsyth County natives for their bravery and sacrifice.
Did you know Winston-Salem has a higher-than-usual concentration of organists and pipe organ music supporters? We wanted to learn why — so we asked two experts.
Salem Band was established in 1771. It continues as a nonprofit made up of community musicians offering free concerts to the public.
The Forsyth County Historic Resources Commission wants to acknowledge the golf course’s role in desegregation. It has submitted a proposal to add the facility to the National Register of Historic Places.
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The exhibition will be on display through the end of the year.
One of the city’s most prominent families helped make the campus a reality a century ago. Its design continues to inspire students to achieve their best.
Editors and readers at USA TODAY call the property “Winston-Salem’s own version of Downton Abbey.” The history of the 55-acre hotel and conference center stretches back nearly 100 years.
On Saturdays at Old Salem, visitors can stroll, shop, and experience what daily life looked like for people centuries ago.
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or looking for something the whole family can explore, these Winston-Salem museums have a little something for everyone.
Most of us probably don’t have our state flags memorized, but it’s worth studying up: Our flag’s design reflects centuries of history.
The national donut chain has nearly 400 stores nationwide — and it all started right here in Winston-Salem.
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