Carolina Clay

For thousands of years, ceramists have shaped North Carolina clay — the official state art medium — into functional and artistic vessels.

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.

St. Phillips Church in Old Salem, North Carolina.

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.