Christmas Eve Candle Love Feast
Julia Montgomery Street, a Winston-Salem author, wrote a book in 1959 titled “Candle Love Feast; a Christmas Book.” The book was beautifully illustrated by Anna Marie Magagna. In the book, Mrs. Street explains “A...
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Postcard to Mamie: 110 Years Ago
On October 28, 1907, the postcard shown above was mailed and postmarked from Thomasville, N.C. to Miss Mamie L. Thomas. The address for Miss Mamie L. Thomas was St. Luke’s Hospital, South Bethlehem, PA. Only...
Moravian Stars Shine in Winston-Salem
Moravian, or Advent, stars are identified with Winston-Salem and are frequently seen in home and downtown decorations. The handmade stars were originally made in Germany, but local history credits Julius A. Lineback (shown above)...
Four Generations of Rondthaler Men
The photograph above features three men and a baby. The men are dressed in suits and are sitting in chairs with trees in the background. There is little mystery to this photograph, as the...
George Hamilton IV Bridge Dedication
A bridge on Interstate 40 that passes over Salem Avenue and Research Parkway, was dedicated on July 19th, 2016. It was named the George Hamilton IV Bridge, honoring the man behind the name who would...
Christmas Memories in Winston-Salem: Part 2
The Moravian influence on Winston-Salem is very obvious at Christmas. For many people, the Christmas season begins with a visit to the Candle Tea in Old Salem. In the Brothers House, visitors are invited to...
December 24,1762: First Christmas Eve Candle Service in Wachovia
Brother Johann Michael Graff and his wife Gertraut came to Wachovia in 1762 to be in charge of the Married Couples Choir. He brought with him a small pipe organ from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The...
August 6,1970: Historic Bethabara Park Incorporates
On this day in 1970, papers were signed for the incorporation of Historic Bethabara Park. The park was a joint venture of the City of Winston-Salem and Forsyth County. The photo above shows the...
July 3: Happy Birthday! Clarence Edward Clewell
Dr. Clarence Edward Clewell was born on this day in 1883, in Ohio, to Dr. John Henry and Alice Wolle Clewell. His father was born in Salem and he was educated at the Theological...
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...