August 2: Happy Birthday! Timothy Vogler
Timothy Vogler was born on this day in 1806, in Salem, to Christoph and Anna Johanna Stauber Vogler. Timothy’s father was a gunsmith, and Timothy worked as a gun and locksmith for over fifty...
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July 4,1783: Moravians Observe Fourth of July
On this day in 1783, the six Moravian settlements in Wachovia observed a “Day of Solemn Thanksgiving to Almighty God” for the restoration of peace. This was the first official observation of the Fourth...
July 3,1958: Demolition of Schrimger Building
On this day in 1958, demolition began on the Schrimger Building on South Main Street. The Greek-style stucco structure (seen at the far right in the above photo) was used as an apartment building...
June 18,1964: Salem Tavern’s New Designation
On this day in 1964, the Salem Tavern building was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U. S. Department of the Interior. Salem Tavern was one of 452 sites that “possess exceptional value...
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...
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 22: Happy Birthday! Miriam Efird Hoyt
Miriam Katherine Efird was born on this day in 1901, in Winston-Salem. Her parents were Jason Adam and Mary Stafford Efird. Since her father managed the Phoenix Hotel, and that is where her family...
May 11,1957: Fire House Museum is Dedicated in Old Salem
On this day in 1957, the Fire House Museum was dedicated in Old Salem as the fourth exhibit building. At the dedication of the Fire House Museum, interpreters demonstrated the early “fire engine” and...
April 22,1960: Miksch Tobacco Shop Dedicated
Miksch Tobacco Shop at Old Salem was dedicated on this day in 1960. The house was built by Matthew and Henrietta Miksch on South Main Street in 1771. It was the first house built...
March 21: Happy Birthday! Frank Liipfert Horton
Frank Liipfert Horton was born in Winston-Salem in 1918. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II. After the war, he returned to Winston-Salem and he and his mother, Theo Taliaferro,...