Happy July 4th, America!
Here’s a look at how Winston-Salem celebrated July 4th in earlier years: James Clarence Sebastian and Karlynn Morgan in 1957. Fireworks at Reynolds Park in 1961. Commemorating the first July the 4th celebration in...
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Reynolds Park
The Winston-Salem Journal ran a story about Reynolds Park in the March 20th issue. The story included a few images of the park through the years, but did not cover many of the features...
Summertime Memories – Part 2
August and heat are synonymous in the South. Sometimes, you just have to cool off, so the old water hole is a great place to meet your buddies and take a dip. Not everyone...
June 26,1943: Miniature Golf at Reynolds Park
On this day in 1943, the new miniature golf course opened at Reynolds Park. The course was located next to the kiddies playground, right beside the swimming pool. The above photograph, dated 1955, shows...
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...