June 4,1966: Groves Stadium Groundbreaking
On this day in 1966, ground was broken for the new Groves Stadium for Wake Forest University. This was not the first Groves Stadium associated with Wake Forest. The first Groves Stadium was built...
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June 3: Happy Birthday! Marshall Kurfees
Marshall Clement Kurfees was born on this day in 1904, in Germanton, to John W. and Flora Petree Kurfees. Marshall attended Germanton High School and Mount Pleasant College and Military Institute. According to newspaper...
June 3, 2011: Art Expression Wall
On this day in 2011, an art expression wall was unveiled in downtown Winston-Salem. The “Word Wall” is located on Trade Street outside of Breakfast of Course (Mary’s Too). The wall is a glass-mosaic...
June 2: Happy Birthday! George William Coan Jr.
George William Coan Jr. was born on this day in 1892, in Virginia, to George W. and Loula Brown Coan Sr. George came to Winston-Salem in 1899 when his father accepted a position with...
June 2, 1965: North Forsyth Graduation at Coliseum
North Forsyth High School seniors made their mark in Forsyth County history on this day in 1965. They became the first high school class to hold their graduation exercises at the Memorial Coliseum. The...
June 1: Happy Birthday! William P. Winkler
William Parmania Winkler was born on this day in 1812, in Salem, to Christian and Elizabeth Danz Winkler. His father, Christian, was born in Switzerland, and was received into the Moravian community as a...
June 1,1940: Reynolds Park is Dedicated
On this day in 1940, Reynolds Park was dedicated to the “entertainment, health, and happiness of the people of Winston-Salem.” Residents admired the 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, tennis courts, gymnasium, stadium, amphitheater, and...
May 31: Happy Birthday! George William Flynt
George William Flynt was born on this day in 1875, in Old Town Township, to Romulus and Cynthia Flynt. He served as Forsyth County Sheriff from 1910 to 1922, a total of six consecutive...
May 31,1791: President George Washington Visits Salem
On this day in 1791, President George Washington visited Salem and spent two nights in Salem Tavern. He arrived in Salem in a cream-colored coach decorated with gold trim. It was pulled by four...
May 30: Happy Birthday! Clemens Harold Sandresky
Clemens Harold Sandresky was born on this day in 1916, in Buffalo, New York. He was educated at Dartmouth College and earned his M. A. degree in Music from Harvard University. He served in...