For thousands of years, ceramists have shaped North Carolina clay — the official state art medium — into functional and artistic vessels.
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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.
Back in the Day: A Star is Born
Winston-Salem’s first and only Moravian star maker Julius Lineback crafted a holiday tradition.
A Museum in Old Salem Tells Our Settlers’ Tales
The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem celebrates the tools and trades that pioneers brought with them to North Carolina’s backcountry.
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.
Scents of the Season
Remembering the blessing of North Carolina’s fragrant holiday foods.
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.
Preservation Villages: Old Salem Graveyard
We remember who came before us and what they did and where they lived. We respect our past, and we preserve it. We recognize those who spend their time restoring our heritage. In Old Salem, archaeologists bring respect to 131 lost graves.
Salem-College-Style Iced Tea
A glass of this refreshing iced tea from the With Heart & Hand cookbook provides a cool treat on hot summer days.
