November 5,1954: Jackie Robinson Comes to Town
Some of the town’s dignitaries turned out for a special guest on this day in 1954. Baseball player, Jackie Robinson, and his wife, came to Winston-Salem. The occasion for his visit was to attend...
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September 26,1952:Eisenhower Campaigns in Winston-Salem
General Dwight D. Eisenhower, with his wife, Mamie, came through Winston-Salem on this day in 1952. Eisenhower made the trip during his campaign for the presidency. Eisenhower traveled by train and made a brief...
February 4, 1960: All-America City
On this date in 1960, Mayor Marshall Kurfees raised the All-America City flag in front of City Hall to commemorate the event at which Winston-Salem was recognized as an All-America City for 1959. The...