From a classic pound cake to sponges infused with some of our state’s most iconic sodas, these cakes provide a sweet reminder of home.
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The Sound of Old Salem
For 250 years, music has filled the cobblestone streets of the Old Salem historic district in Winston-Salem. This summer, the band that’s played everything from Moravian hymns and polkas to rock ’n’ roll covers celebrates its historic milestone with their community.
Our State’s 13 Most Popular Recipes of 2021
From creamy, crunchy chocolate walnut pie to melty, cheesy baked spaghetti, these recipes are our readers’ favorites — and ours, too!
North Carolina Symbols of the Season
Make it a Carolina Christmas: From the mountains to the coast, we found our state’s icons — official and honorary — in their best holiday dress.
Moravian Chicken Pie
This Moravian-inspired chicken pie recipe makes a delicious and hearty meal, and preparing it is a cinch — the hardest part is waiting for it to cook.
8 Things We Overheard on a Trip to Old Salem
In the most historic part of Winston-Salem, old traditions are viewed with fresh eyes, every day.
In the Communion of the Saints: The Salem Moravian Graveyard
In God’s Acre, a Moravian graveyard in Winston-Salem, status and race are not factors for burial sites. The church’s postmortem rituals decree that in death, we are all equal.
Time Stands Still in Old Salem
When Winston and Salem became Winston-Salem, a rustic town of Germanic origins could have been lost to time and punctuation. But today one thing remains the same as it was in the 18th century: Old Salem.
Butter Semmel Buns
These sweet and buttery buns from With Heart & Hand are a Moravian staple.