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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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...
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 12: Happy Birthday! Ada Allen
Ada Huske Allen was born on this day in 1884, in Winston-Salem. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sydney Edward Allen, who came to Winston-Salem in 1876. Ada attended the local schools,...