August Feast: Berry Cobbler
This berry cobbler combines three types of berries. The cobbler can also be made with other types of berries, such as strawberries. Top the warm cobbler with vanilla ice cream for a delicious after-dinner treat....
Winston-Salem Time Traveler
Road Trip: Cumberland Knob on the Blue Ridge Parkway
The Blue Ridge Parkway was conceived as early as 1906, when Joseph Hyde Pratt proposed a scenic road be built in western Virginia and North Carolina. He called the road “Crest of the Blue...
Do You Remember…Bocock Stroud?
Many of us have memories of shopping at Bocock-Stroud Company over the years. We might have bought books, toys, clothing, shoes, sporting goods, camera supplies, phonograph records, appliances, or any number of gift items. ...
July Feast: Parmesan Roasted Zucchini
Here’s a quick and versatile recipe for zucchini. The cheese topping can be mixed easily, with the quantity varied according to the number of zucchini that you choose to cook. Be generous with the...
Postcard Greetings: Independence Day
The postcard shown above was sent to Winston-Salem from Farmington, Washington in 1907. The postcard is embossed and is in full color, still bright after all these years. It was mailed to “Mrs. Minnie...
Then and Now: Fred N. Day Clock
Fred N. Day became a jeweler in 1885 in Oxford, North Carolina. When he was searching for a store site in the town of Winston, he selected a prime location on North...
June Feast: The Trawler Crab Dip
The Trawler Seafood Restaurant opened in 1966 in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. It began as an oyster bar. As the business grew, rooms were added to the original structure until there were 15 rooms. ...
Union Station Exhibit in the North Carolina Collection
Come see the latest exhibit in the display cases in the North Carolina Collection at the Forsyth County Public Library. The subject of the exhibit is Union Station, the railroad station that is located...
The Bookshelf: What’s New?
What is it about summertime that makes us search diligently for good books to add to our reading lists? This post is not about Winston-Salem history, exactly. But it is about some of the books...
Notable Visitors: Gail Davis and Dale Robertson
Gail Davis and Dale Robertson visited Winston-Salem in May 1959 as guests of the rodeo. This was Robertson’s second appearance at Winston-Salem’s rodeo, since he also starred the previous year. It was also the second...