Local Road Trippin’ Winston-Salem, NC by Karen Ruhl

from Faith On Every Corner - September 2020

Alone By The Water's Edge by Karen Ruhl

I have probably mentioned in previous issues about the North Carolina mural trail. The murals are everywhere around the state and capture the culture, history, and beauty of the area.

We have been in Winston-Salem in the past and have seen the artwork on the walls around town. There is a beautiful art park in downtown where you can see the murals and sculptures shown on the left page. It is a small park, and one that the locals enjoy while walking to and from work, restaurants, and also just to sit and enjoy life on one of the benches.

The most interesting part of our trip was going to Old Salem. I was moved by the history of the church pictured above. It was a church built for the enslaved and freed black Morovians. There is a trail in the back of the church that tells a story as well. Really a great place to visit to get some perspective on our history.

If you are in the area, be sure to visit Winston Salem and go to Old Town Salem. The homes are beautiful, some built in the 1700s. You can walk down historic streets, what a blessing.

Here is a link to tell you more about the town. Enjoy your virtual road trip.

Old Salem