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Honoring one man’s journey to freedom
Aerial view of trees with a giant oval with greenspace in the middle. A sign that reads "Peter Oliver" is at the entrance to the outdoor ellipse.
The pavilion gallery will be located off the Strollway Pedestrian Bridge. | Rendering by Hood Design Studio via Creative Corridors Coalition
The first public space in Winston-Salem to tell the story of a man’s journey from enslavement to freedom is one step closer to reality. On Monday, June 17, City Council unanimously approved designating land at the Strollway Pedestrian Bridge for the Peter Oliver Pavilion Gallery.

Who was Peter Oliver?

Oliver was born into enslavement in Virginia on May 10, 1766, eventually coming to live in the Single Brothers’ House in the Moravian town of Salem, where his skills as a tradesperson, potter, brickmaker and firefighter were stolen.

On June 13, 1800 he signed his name to buy his freedom in Lancaster, PA. Pennsylvania law prohibited anyone from bringing an enslaved person into the state. It is believed that Oliver earned the money Peter Lehnert used to purchase him in NC, and that Lehnert did so with the intention of taking Oliver to PA to allow him to claim his freedom.

Oliver returned to Salem as a freedman, where he married and had six children. He rented four acres of land to farm until his death on Sept. 28, 1810. He was buried in God’s Acre.

Site of significance

The Pavilion Gallery bearing Oliver’s name will be built on the land he lived on and farmed more than 200 years ago. The area is adjacent to MUSE Winston-Salem, east of Liberty Street and south of Salem Parkway.

Brown covered walkway outdoors with pottery encased in glass. Digitized people are walking on the walkway and some are admiring the pottery pieces.

Artifacts and writings on display will help visitors get a better understanding of Oliver’s life.

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Rendering by Hood Design Studio via Creative Corridors Coalition

The NC Department of Transportation acquired the land as part of the Business 40 Improvement Project (now Salem Parkway). The land will be deeded back to the city this year.

The design

Creative Corridors Coalition, a nonprofit dedicated to beautifying Salem Parkway, worked closely with Oliver’s descendants, historians, and other stakeholders to get the project off the ground. The organization is accepting donations and plans to launch a capital campaign to raise funds.

People on bicycles and standing on a smooth surface facing an outdoor wall that says "Peter Oliver" and has graphics underneath. A transparent black and white photograph is on the right side of the wall's opening.

The Old Salem Hidden Town Project and the Moravian Archives are also involved in this project.

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Rendering by Hood Design Studio via Creative Corridors Coalition

The pavilion gallery will be an outdoor ellipse where visitors can learn about Oliver’s life and journey to freedom through text and artifacts and will include a community gathering space. Creative Corridors Coalition hopes to break ground in 2025.
 
Events
Wednesday, June 19
  • Pride Music Bingo | Wednesday, June 19 | 7:30 p.m. | STEM Beverage and Supply, 626 W. 4th St., Winston-Salem | Free entry | Be the first to fill your bingo card to win a prize.
Thursday, June 20
  • An Evening with Del McCoury Band | Thursday, June 20 | 8 p.m. | The Ramkat, 170 W. 9th St., Winston-Salem | $65 | Hear Del perform live with his two sons and see why the Bluegrass band has been around for decades.
Friday, June 21
  • Innovation & Cinema: “The Super Mario Bros. Movie” | Friday, June 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Bailey Park, 445 Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem | Free | Come early for pre-film fun then watch Mario and Luigi fight to reunite after being separated in a magical new world — bring a blanket or lawn chair.
Saturday, June 22
  • Moms Night Out | Saturday, June 22 | 7 p.m. | ROAR, 633 N. Liberty St., Winston-Salem | Free entry | Dance on the rooftop and enjoy hanging out with other moms.
  • Southern Idiom Concert: Sonny Miles | Saturday, June 22 | 6-9:30 p.m. | SECCA (NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem), 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem | $12-$18 | Celebrate the Winston-Salem native’s new album release with special guest Kenny Wavinson.
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News Notes
Holiday
  • Juneteenth is today. It is a federal holiday, so expect closures of city offices and recreation centers. Observe the day by taking part in the Juneteenth celebration at Malloy/Jordan East Heritage Center (1110 E. 7th St.) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Real Estate
  • Plans have changed for an approved 36-home single family subdivision in the northern part of Winston-Salem. LeoTerra Development plans to divide the land next to the Country Club Ridge subdivision — east of US 52 and west of US 74 — into three lots instead. (Triad Business Journal)
Shop
  • Shop the Hanesbrands Champion brand warehouse sale starting tomorrow, June 20 through Sunday, June 23. The sale runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily at the Winston-Salem Fairgrounds Event Center (569 Fairgrounds Blvd., Gate 7).
Open
  • What started as a food truck in 2016 has turned into a permanent restaurant. Wings-N-Fins is serving chicken wings, fish sandwiches, fried shrimp, and new menu items at 4830 Rural Hall Rd. (Winston-Salem Journal)
Community
  • Culture WS is still accepting vendors for its Summer Art Market at Liberty Plaza (102 W. 3rd St.) on Sunday, June 30. Setup begins at 1 p.m. and the market will run until 6 p.m. — artisans who are interested can sign up and pay $25 the day of the market.
Plan Ahead
  • Mark your calendar for Delta Arts Center’s Community Day on Saturday, August 10. There will be live music, dance performances, and local food trucks from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 2611 Walkertown Rd. Vendors can register to participate by Friday, July 12.
Kids
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Beauty
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Concert

35 years of musical melodies

Piedmont Wind Symphony unveils 35th anniversary season concerts
Seated musicians on a stage with a conductor in front.
The Piedmont Wind Symphony has been making music since 1989. | Photo by Owens Daniels Photography via Piedmont Wind Symphony
The Piedmont Wind Symphony will kick off its 35th anniversary season on Sunday, June 30 with “Patriotic Pops!” The free concert in the Coal Pit at Bailey Power Plant (486 N. Patterson Ave.) starts at 7:30 p.m. Another free “Piedmont Pops in the Pit” concert, “Summon the Heroes!” will follow on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 6 p.m.

Purchasing a season subscription gets you access to three concerts. That lineup includes:
  • “Premieres!” on Saturday, Nov. 9
  • “Canadian Brass!” on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025
  • “Southern Harmony! featuring the Martha Bassett Show” on Saturday, May 31, 2025
Individual tickets to those performances are also on sale starting at $26. Show times are all 7:30 p.m.

You can also celebrate the holidays with the symphony. “Holiday Bells” will be held for free at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3 at Centenary United Methodist Church. “Boogie Winter Wonderland!” will follow on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at The Ramkat. Tickets are coming soon.
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Saturdays aren’t your only chance to shop at Cobblestone Farmers Market. Weekday markets are back on Wednesdays from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at 1001 Marshall St. SW (next door to the Saturday market). Check out our farmers market guide for more spots to pick up locally grown summer produce.
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