An announcement appeared in the Winston-Salem Journal on this date in 1964, advising residents that demolition of two buildings on West Fourth Street was scheduled to begin in two days. The buildings to be...
Hunter the History Hound found this building while walking around in downtown Winston-Salem. The building is particularly significant this month because it was opened to the public 107 years ago on February 14th. People...
Fred Macon Roberts was born in Middletown, Connecticut in 1854. He came to Winston-Salem about 1889 with his family. Roberts worked as a clerk in the Forsyth Sporting Goods Company, then he opened Roberts...
The new Thruway Movie Theatre had a special feature that was visible to everyone who visited the theatre. On the sidewalk in front of the theatre was a plaque that announced a time capsule...
William Henry “Will” Watkins was born in Salem in 1877 to Dr. C. J. and Flora Conrad Watkins. He attended Salem Boys School, West End School, Davis Military Academy, and Wake Forest College. After...
A report of the influenza situation appeared in the Winston-Salem Journal on this day in 1920. The report stated that the situation has not changed, and that there are increasing numbers of influenza...
Richard Gordon Stockton was born in Winston-Salem in 1892. He was the son of Madison Doughty and Martha Vaughn Stockton. Stockton attended the local schools, and graduated from UNC with a bachelor of arts...
Captain James Lovell spoke to an enthusiastic audience of about 1,500 people at Wake Forest University on this date in 1971. He talked about his four trips into space, and in particular he talked...
The February Feast celebrates Valentine’s Day (February 14th), and the occasion in 1956 when Elvis Presley came to Winston-Salem and performed at the Carolina Theatre. See the upcoming post about Elvis’ visit on February...
Cherries in the Snow is great dessert for February with its red and white color scheme, and it can be made ahead of dinner and refrigerated until time to serve. Ingredients: Crust: 2 c....
