Old Salem

The Moravians living in Salem were the first North Carolinians to celebrate Independence Day. But theirs was a Day of Thanksgiving for Peace.

In the latest installment of our series Carolina Curious, listener Lydia Ingram wants to know why exactly it’s called a “tea” when instead, it’s a sweet coffee that visitors enjoy during this seasonal event. We take a look back to find out.

In 2021, in celebration of Salem Academy and College’s 250th anniversary, a group of five alumnae walked 500 miles from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to…

A new urban park is coming to the Triad. Its roots date back to the 18th century, and an African American story that’s unique to Winston-Salem. The Single…

Old Salem Museums and Gardens is looking for new leadership. Current president and CEO Franklin Vagnone is leaving for a position in Rhode Island. Vagnone…

Winston-Salem officials are preparing to unveil a historic marker commemorating the country's first and only African American Moravian Church. St. Philips…

Centuries ago, thousands of Moravian and Quaker settlers came to the Piedmont in search of a better life, and their legacy lives on here in countless…

One of Winston-Salem's best-known Easter observances will be virtual for a second year. The public gathering for the annual Moravian Easter service in Old…

Winston-Salem is a traditional gathering place to celebrate Easter, with a sunrise service in Old Salem that dates to 1772. But the coronavirus outbreak…

This Sunday marks the anniversary of a massive storm that brought tornadoes and high winds to Forsyth County. Even though it's 30 years later, what…