2015 African-American Arts & Culture Guide by Visit Winston-Salem

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Your Discovery Guide to African-American Arts, Culture and Attractions in Winston-Salem

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A F R I CA N - A M E R I CA N C U LT U R E & I N F LU E N C E i n W I N STO N - S A L E M Welcome to Winston-Salem! Thank you for choosing us as your destination and “Southern Wake-Up Call” to discovering African-American arts and culture in and around Winston-Salem. This guide is designed to assist you in journeying through our deeply rooted African and African-American heritage and experiencing our many attractions, galleries and performance venues that support the magnificent works of African-Americans in Winston-Salem. As the City of Arts & Innovation, we are proud to highlight Black art and culture, not only as a large part of our city’s history, but also as a delightful modern entity of the visitor experience today. We’ve categorized this guide into ways to tour our sites and attractions, see museums and galleries and celebrate Black theatre and performing arts. At the end of the guide, we’ve included a suggested itinerary to help kick-start your stay with us. Find a complete guide to annual events, shopping and local restaurants by visiting our website at VisitWinstonSalem.com, or speak with our staff at the Visit Winston-Salem Visitor Center, where you can find our Visitor Guide and Wine and Dine Guide—both wonderful, in-depth resources to further plan your visit.

VISIT WINSTON-SALEM / WINSTON-SALEM VISITOR CENTER 200 Brookstown Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336.728.4200 or 866.728.4200 VisitWinstonSalem.com Hours: Mon-Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays (March - December) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sundays

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S I T E S & AT T R ACT I O N S HISTORIC OAK GROVE SCHOOL Nestled on the northern border of Winston-Salem in Historic Bethania is the Historic Oak Grove School. The one-room school house first opened in 1908 to serve young and eager African-American students. Though small in size, big ideas were generated inside this building, helping to create future leaders and innovators. The school is now a museum with original furnishings that date back to the early 20th century.

Historic Oak Grove School 2637 Oak Grove Circle Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.722.5138 Ext. 241 Admission: Individual $5 Group tours are available for $4/person. Groups require a minimum of 15.

Tours by appointment only.

KÖRNER’S FOLLY Labeled the “strangest home in America,” Körner’s Folly is located 15 minutes outside Winston-Salem in historic downtown Kernersville. Built in 1878 by Jule Körner, and continuously built upon since then, this quirky former residence has become infamous as an architectural oddity. Equally curious is the story of Aunt Dealy, the former slave who was “hired” and immediately freed by the Körner family. Upon her death, Jule Körner bought the land adjacent to his family cemetery and buried Aunt Dealy alongside them, despite segregationist laws prohibiting such an act at the time. Descendants of the Körners continue to be buried there today. While visiting, be sure to stop by the little white cottage (now a gift shop) to learn more of Aunt Dealy’s story.

Körner’s Folly 413 South Main Street Kernersville, NC 27284 336.996.7922 www.KornersFolly.org Hours: Thur–Sat. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sun. 1–4 p.m., Mon-Wed. Closed Admission: Adult $10 Child (6-18) $6 6 & under FREE Admission

Visitors must arrive one hour prior to closing.

Tour Historic Sites and Attractions, continued OLD SALEM MUSEUMS & GARDENS Since the town’s founding in 1766, Salem was known for its strong focus on religion, music, literacy and hearth cooking practices. Today, Old Salem Museums & Gardens offers visitors a chance to see its Moravian history come to life through 18th and 19th century costumed interpreters and family-friendly events offered year-round. A great way to discover Old Salem is through their “African-Americans in Salem” group tour.* The tour includes a 15-minute walk of the grounds, the short film “Between Two Masters” and a 30-minute tour of St. Philips Heritage Center. Stroll Old Salem’s heirloom gardens and learn about their Homowo Harvest Seed Collection. These seeds are traditionally associated with AfricanAmericans and give evidence to history, culture, and memory. While in Old Salem, visit the Museum of Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA). Works by skilled African-American craftsmen such as Thomas Day and Joshua Johnson fill the period rooms.

Old Salem Museums & Gardens 900 Old Salem Road Winston-Salem, NC 27101 OldSalem.org or 336.721.7300 Tues–Sat. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sun. 1–4:30 p.m. Closed Monday All-In-One Admission Ticket* Adult $23; Child (6-16) $11 5 & Under FREE Admission

African-Americans in Salem Group Tour: $8/person; $6 if combined with another tour *Group tours require a minimum of 14 and a maximum of 25. Other ticket options are available online or at the Old Salem Visitor Center.

ST. PHILIPS HERITAGE CENTER AT OLD SALEM MUSEUMS & GARDENS Nestled in historic Old Salem on its original site, is the reconstructed 1823 African Moravian Log Church. The Log Church was built in large part with white oak logs raised by the African-Americans of Salem. With a growing congregation and the need for more space, the Log Church then served as a hospital and later a residence. To hold the larger congregation, St. Philips African Moravian Church was constructed in 1861. St. Philips served as a safe haven for Salem’s African-Americans both free and enslaved, and was the site where a Union Calvary Chaplain announced freedom of slaves in 1865. It remains North Carolina’s oldest standing AfricanAmerican church, and offers a great orientation point to the St. Philips Heritage Center through mixed media exhibits.

St. Philips Heritage Center

featuring African Moravian Log Church St. Philips African Moravian Church Strangers’ Graveyard Tues–Sat. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sun. 1–4:30 p.m. Closed Monday

Admission included with your All-In-One Ticket to Old Salem Museums & Gardens. St. Philips holds a special service every fifth Sunday. Guided tours are available.

Tour Historic Sites and Attractions, continued GOD’S ACRE AND STRANGERS’ GRAVEYARD AT OLD SALEM MUSEUMS & GARDENS The Moravians were strong advocates of equality through religion, even with their burial practices. These beliefs are evidenced by “God’s Acre,” a historic, traditional Moravian graveyard that represents the unity that was present in 18th century Salem. Identical gravestones exemplify the ideology of no one man deserving higher remembrance over another. There was however, a separate graveyard, “Strangers’ Graveyard,” that was specifically for non-Moravian members of the community. As the antebellum South’s ideas of segregation seeped further into Salem, this graveyard became known as “Negro God’s Acre” from 1816-1859. Archeologists determined that traditional African burial practices were used here, such as placing broken pottery shards on top of the graves. Ten of the marked stones from “Negro God’s Acre” are on display at St. Philips in the Log Church to tell the story of life as an African-American in 18th century Salem.

Old Salem Museums & Gardens 900 Old Salem Road Winston-Salem, NC 27101 OldSalem.org or 336.721.7300 Tues–Sat. 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Sun. 1–4:30 p.m. Closed Monday Admission included with your All-In-One Ticket to Old Salem Museums & Gardens.

HISTORIC MARKERS AROUND WINSTON-SALEM Throughout Winston-Salem, there are numerous historic structures honoring the Black community. Such markers include the Simon Green Atkins House on the campus of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). Atkins founded numerous educational institutions in Winston-Salem, including Slater Academy which ultimately became WSSU. Other markers include the George Black House & Brickyard, Odd Fellows Cemetery and Safe Bus Company. For a complete listing, go to VisitWinstonSalem.com/AfricanAmericanHeritage.

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M U S E U M S & GALLE RI E S DELTA FINE ARTS CENTER Delta Fine Arts Center, located 10 minutes from downtown Winston-Salem, is host to many regularly scheduled events ranging from artist discussions to poetry events. W-S Delta Fine Arts, Inc. was established in 1972 as a project of the Winston-Salem Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. with a strong focus on engaging the community in cultural, educational and public service programs. The center features rotating exhibitions in a number of different mediums, ranging from beautiful tapestries to vivid oil paintings.

Delta Fine Arts Center 2611 New Walkertown Road Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336.722.2625 www.DeltaArtsCenter.org Tues-Fri. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.* 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday FREE Admission

*Delta Arts Center is closed to the public every third Saturday.

DIGGS GALLERY AT WINSTON-SALEM STATE UNIVERSITY Just a five minute drive from Delta Fine Arts Center is Diggs Gallery, located on the campus of Winston-Salem State University (WSSU). Diggs has been identified as one of the top 10 AfricanAmerican galleries in the nation—offering one of the largest exhibition spaces dedicated to the arts of Africa and the African Diaspora in North Carolina. Another striking component to Diggs Gallery is the magnificent sculpture garden and the John Biggers Murals, which were presented to Diggs by the Delta Fine Arts Center.

Diggs Gallery at Winston-Salem State University 601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27110 336.750.2458 www.WSSU.edu/diggs

Notable in its own right, WSSU was founded by Simon Green Atkins in 1892 and later became the first black institution in the U.S. to grant degrees in elementary education. The Simon Green Atkins House was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 and is today used as the WSSU Welcome Center.

Winston-Salem State University 601 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27110 336.750.2000 www.WSSU.edu

Tues-Sat. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday FREE Admission

Guided tours by appointment.

See Museums and Galleries, continued MILTON RHODES CENTER FOR THE ARTS / HANESBRANDS THEATRE An extraordinary complement to our downtown is the state-of-the-art Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts (MRCA). Featuring several galleries with rotating exhibits from regional and international artists, the MRCA complex includes the Sawtooth School for Visual Art and Hanesbrands Theatre. Named for its distinctive jagged rooftop, the Sawtooth School is a prime example of bringing the old into the new. The original building was a textile mill for Shamrock Hosiery in 1911 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. For a calendar of classes offered at the Sawtooth School of Visual Art, visit www.Sawtooth.org or call 336.723.7395. Like many historic structures throughout the city, the MRCA also boasts original brickwork from noted African-American and Winston-Salem resident, the late George Black in the corridor leading to the Sawtooth classrooms. While visiting MRCA, catch a live theatrical, film or musical production in the stunning 300-seat, black-box Hanesbrands Theatre.

Milton Rhodes Center for the Arts 251 N. Spruce Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Phone: 336.725.8916 Mon–Fri. 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat. 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Closed Sunday FREE Admission Hanesbrands Theatre 209 N. Spruce Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Box Office: 336.747.1414 Box Office Hours Mon–Fri. Noon–6 p.m. and 1 Hour Prior to Show Closed Saturday and Sunday

Ticket prices vary. Call the Box Office for current showtimes.

See Museums and Galleries, continued MUSEUM OF ANTHROPOLOGY AT WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY Discover the Museum of Anthropology (MOA) at Wake Forest University, North Carolina’s only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. The museum showcases exhibits and artifacts that provide a glimpse into ancient cultural practices. Permanent, rotating and virtual exhibits help to share the cultures of Asia, Africa and many parts of the Middle East. The museum also hosts familyfriendly events and receptions throughout the year. MUSEUM OF EARLY SOUTHERN DECORATIVE ARTS (MESDA) AT OLD SALEM Take a unique approach to Southern arts at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) located in Old Salem Museums & Gardens’ Frank L. Horton Center. The museum displays many works by skilled African-American craftsmen, including Thomas Day. Day was a free Black man during the antebellum South whose cabinetry work was in high-demand for many whites of status, an extremely rare occurrence during the pre-Civil War era. Also on display are the captivating works of Joshua Johnson, known to be the first African-American portraitist in American art history. Discover the significant impact of AfricanAmericans on some of the museum’s most iconic items while on “The Hidden Legacy: The AfricanAmerican Influence in Southern Arts” museum tour. Schedule this tour at least one week in advance. In celebration of Black History Month, the tour is offered every Saturday during February, and during Old Salem’s Heritage Festival held annually in late February.

Museum of Anthropology at Wake Forest University Wingate Road Winston-Salem, NC 27109 336.758.5282 moa.wfu.edu Tues–Sat. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Closed Sunday and Monday FREE Admission

Located behind WFDD radio station and next to Kentner Stadium on the campus of Wake Forest University.

Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts 924 S. Main Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336.721.7360 www.OldSalem.org Tues–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Sun. 1–4:30 p.m. Closed Monday MESDA-Only Tickets: Adult $11, Child (6-16) $5, Under 6 FREE Admission

Admission included with your All-In-One Ticket to Old Salem Museums & Gardens. Daily museum tours are led every hour on the hour and begin at 10 a.m. with the final tour at 4 p.m.

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NEW WINSTON MUSEUM Discover just about every facet of life in Winston beginning in the mid-19th century (Winston and Salem merged in 1913). A visual and oral narration of life, the museum details the stories of the city’s African-Americans and their lasting impact. View striking photographs revealing moments in history like the Happy Hill School for African-Americans and the story of Local 22. The one and only Union under R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. it was led mostly by African-American women in the 1940s. Some scholars debate that this Union was the spark of the Civil Rights Movement. Gain incredible insight about the story of brick mason George Black and the Safe Bus Company of the 1920s that provided safe transportation for African-Americans to get to and from work. The Oral History Project presented by the museum features interviews of prominent individuals of Winston-Salem, many of the African-Americans sharing what life was like years ago.

New Winston Museum 713 S. Marshall Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336.724.2842 www.NewWinston.org Mon–Fri. Noon–5 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Closed Sunday FREE Admission

REYNOLDA HOUSE MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART Experience the elegance of the early 20th century on a self-guided tour at Reynolda House Museum of American Art. Built in 1917, this historic home-turned-art-museum boasts one of the finest collections of American art in the Southeast, including works by African-American artists Jacob Lawrence, Horace Pippen and North Carolina native, Romare Bearden. Reynolda House is host to special events year-round, rotating exhibits, and national traveling exhibitions. Responsible for the tobacco boom in Winston-Salem, the Reynolds family employed a large number of AfricanAmericans who played a significant role in the success of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company.

Reynolda House Museum of American Art 2250 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.758.5150 888.663.1149 www.ReynoldaHouse.org Tues-Sat. 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Sun. 1:30-4:30 p.m. Closed Monday Closed January 4-February 28, 2016 Admission: Adult $14 Students FREE Admission Child (0-18) FREE Admission

See Museums and Galleries, continued REYNOLDA GARDENS/REYNOLDA VILLAGE While on the former Reynolds estate, stroll the stunning Reynolda Gardens. The spectacular gardens featuring brightly colored, seasonal vegetation are open daily and free to the public. Just outside the gardens in Reynolda Village, find charming specialty boutiques and restaurants. Imagine these shops being transformed from their original structures as the estate’s dairy barn, school house, post office and chicken coop.

Reynolda Gardens 100 Reynolda Village Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.758.5593 www.ReynoldaGardens.org Garden Open daily during daylight Greenhouse: Mon–Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Closed Sunday Closed Saturday (July & January) FREE Admission

WINSTON-SALEM DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT Find Trade Street in downtown Winston-Salem and discover a haven for street art, local galleries and chic boutiques filled with handcrafted items representing a wide array of cultures. Dine at local restaurants supporting area farms and experience a nightlife scene fit for just about any age group. While here, stop into Body and Soul retail shop, featuring an African gallery where each item is handmade in various regions of Africa. Grab a bite at the popular Sweet Potatoes, an African-American owned restaurant specializing in “unique, southern inspired uptown, down-home cooking.” If visiting during the National Black Theatre Festival, held every odd year in late summer, spotting a celebrity or two is a common occurrence in the Arts District. In the Piedmont Craftsmen Gallery, view the works of approximately 200 artists from around the U.S. The gallery is a staple in the district and draws art lovers from all around for its annual Piedmont Craftsmen’s Fair held each November. There visitors shop a mix of art mediums including clay, mixed media, glass, jewelry and fiber. Popular Gallery Hop nights take place every first Friday from 7-10 p.m. and is sponsored by the Downtown Arts District Association. Start your Friday evening with a glass of wine or craft beer before mingling at the open art galleries shops with the artists.

Reynolda Village 2201 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.758.5584 www.ReynoldaVillage.org

Shop hours vary. Please visit website for individual hours.

Winston-Salem Downtown Arts District Association www.dadaWS.org

The Downtown Arts District is located on Sixth, Trade and Liberty Streets in Winston-Salem.

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NATIONAL BLACK THEATRE FESTIVAL Every odd year in late summer, the National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) transforms WinstonSalem into a mega-performing arts centre with more than 100 performances in a number of the city’s venues. Theatre workshops, films, seminars, a teen poetry slam and a star-studded celebrity gala all work together to make NBTF one of the best theater festivals in the country. The history of celebrity appearances and performances at NBTF is not only impressive, but also extensive. Past guests include Oprah Winfrey, Phylicia Rashad, and the late Ruby Dee. Visitors witness celebrities, as well as up-and-coming talent to the big stage. Each festival draws thousands of theatre goers and theatre professionals from around the globe. Founded in Winston-Salem in 1989 by the late Larry Leon Hamlin and hosted by the North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC), NBTF is the biennial event with a purpose of bringing together black theatre companies from around the world and showcasing the genre to all audiences. With the support of the late Dr. Maya Angelou, who made her home in Winston-Salem and served as the first festival’s chairperson, NBTF was born. According to The New York Times, “The 1989 National Black Theatre Festival was one of the most historic and culturally significant events in the history of black theatre and American theatre in general.” Today the festival draws more than 65,000 attendees to Winston-Salem. After the evening performances, the energy spills into the downtown streets as festival goers groove to African drumming and dance by the Otesha Creative Arts Ensemble.

National Black Theatre Festival 610 Coliseum Drive, Suite 1 Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.723.2266 Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday

To learn more about the National Black Theatre Festival visit their website at www.nbtf.org. For performance information and schedules for NC Black Repertory Company, visit www.ncblackrep.org.

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NORTH CAROLINA BLACK REPERTORY COMPANY Ten years before the birth of the National Black Theatre Festival, Larry Leon Hamlin founded the North Carolina Black Repertory Company (NCBRC). The state’s first professional Black theatre company, NCBRC aims to expose audiences of all backgrounds to Black classics with the motto that “Black theatre is for everyone.” The NCBRC presents three to four productions annually featuring members of its ensemble or through collaborations with other theatre companies from around the country. The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration in January and the holiday presentation of Langston Hughes’ Black Nativity in December have become two of the company’s staples. The critically acclaimed NCBRC production, Mahalia, Queen of Gospel (written and directed by Mabel Robinson, the Company’s artistic director) has been a National Black Theatre Festival showcase performance.

North Carolina Black Repertory Company 610 Coliseum Drive, Suite 1 Winston-Salem, NC 27106 336.723.2266 www.ncblackrep.org Mon-Fri. 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Closed Saturday and Sunday

For performance information and calendar for NC Black Repertory Company, visit www.ncblackrep.org. To learn more about the National Black Theatre Festival visit their site at www.nbtf.org.

TAM TAM MANDINGUE WINSTON-SALEM A branch of the world’s first International School for West African drumming, Tam Tam Mandingue Winston-Salem (TTMWS) puts on powerful and inspiring performances through the banging of the djembe drum.

Tam Tam Mandingue 2721 Cardiff Ct. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-774-3898 www.ttmws.com

The drum is not solely for musical purposes, but also for teaching. Visitors can participate in community drum lessons each first Friday night during Downtown Gallery Hop at the Golden Flower Tai Chi Center and also during “Summer on Trade” Saturdays. Aside from weekly appearances and lessons in the Arts District, classes and workshops are available for beginners and experts each Sunday afternoon in the Golden Flower Tai Chi Center.

Classes/Workshops Golden Flower Tai Chi Center 612 Trade Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336-727-1131 www.GoldenFlower.org Classes are $15/adults and $10/kids. Classes are held Sundays at 2:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

Community drum circles during Gallery Hop and Summer on Trade Series are free to the public.

For Additional Information, Contact WINSTON-SALEM VISITOR CENTER 200 Brookstown Avenue Winston-Salem, NC 27101 336.728.4200 or 866.728.4200 VisitWinstonSalem.com Hours: Mon-Fri., 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturdays (March - December) 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Closed Sundays

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THE DOWNTOWN SUMMER MUSIC SERIES Each summer visitors and residents alike look forward to the summer music series in downtown Winston-Salem. The popular, free outdoor concerts sponsored by the Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership, bring live music to downtown every weekend from June through August. Listen to the smooth, seductive sounds of the saxophone during the Downtown Jazz events every other Friday night in Corpening Plaza. If visiting on a Saturday evening, discover the Downtown Arts District and Summer on Trade featuring bands from classic Old School to New Orleans Brass.

For additional information and performance schedules, contact: Downtown Winston-Salem Partnership 336.354.1500 www.dwsp.org Downtown Jazz Fridays* Hours: 6-9 p.m. Location: Corpening Plaza * Held every other Friday Summer on Trade Saturdays Hours: 7-10 p.m. Location: 6th and Trade Street

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THE HEALING FORCE Groove to the rhythm of the drum as this performing family troupe presents African sounds designed to uplift spirits and birth creativity through music. They have traveled throughout the country and appeared at events such as The National Storytelling Festival in Tennessee, the Bay Area Storytelling Festival in San Francisco and a number of universities and churches.

The Healing Force 5314 Oak Ridge Place Winston-Salem, NC 27105 336.767.2724 www.TheHealingForce.moonfruit.com

Their drum performances are a celebration of African culture and spirit, where they invite their audiences to join in on the fun. For additional performance schedules/venues or to inquire about booking a group drum circle visit their website.

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INTERNATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS CENTER & MUSEUM While staying in Winston-Salem, tour the International Civil Rights Center & Museum in Greensboro, just a 30-minute drive away. The museum contains a piece of history that sparked a courageous movement of the entire South. On February 1, 1960, four brave young AfricanAmerican men sat down at an all-white lunch counter and were denied service. From that day forward, “sit-ins” began sprouting up around the segregated South. A portion of that infamous lunch counter, along with the original stools, is on permanent display. Striking images and photographs along with inspirational stories make this Civil Rights Museum a must-see when exploring African-American life and history in the Winston-Salem area.

International Civil Rights Center & Museum 134 South Elm Street Greensboro, NC 27401 336.274.9199 www.sitinmovement.org Summer Hours (Apr–Sep.) Mon-Sat. 9 a.m.–6 p.m. Closed Sunday Winter Hours (Oct–Mar.) Mon-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Closed Sunday Admission: Adult $12 Senior (65+) and Students $10 Child (6-12) $8 Under 5 Free Admission

MENDENHALL PLANTATION Mendenhall Plantation, “A Quaker’s Home,” is located about 25 minutes outside of Winston-Salem in Jamestown. Built in 1811, this home is believed to have been a regular stop for runaway slaves traveling the Underground Railroad. The Quakers held a very strong position against slavery. Richard Mendenhall, owner of the house, offered his family home as a gathering place and stopover for travelers. The home is complete with an old bank barn, a former medical school, a school house, a small museum and a false-bottom wagon that is believed to be one of only two of its kind left in the country. A gift to the home, the wagon was once used to transport runaway slaves.

Mendenhall Plantation 603 W. Main Street Jamestown, NC 27282 336.454.3819 www.mendenhallplantation.org Tues–Fri. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Sat. 1–4 p.m. Sunday by Appointment Only. Closed Monday Admission: Adult $4 Senior, $3 Student, Child $3

Guided tours are available with an admission ticket.

Suggested Itinerary WAKE UP TO RICH HISTORY IN WINSTON-SALEM Your first stop takes you through Old Salem Museums & Gardens, the restored Moravian town founded in 1766. Now a living history town where costumed interpreters demonstrate the household activities and trades of the 18th and early 19th centuries, Salem welcomes you into its homes, shops and gardens. While there, tour St. Philips Moravian Church, the state’s oldest standing African-American church. The St. Philips Heritage Center includes the brick church as well as a reconstructed version of the African Moravian Log Church, which helps to tell the history of African-Americans in Salem. AN AFTERNOON OF ARTS & INNOVATION Dine like a president at the Tavern in Old Salem for lunch. Salem’s most famous visitor, President George Washington, spent a night in the original Tavern in 1791. Savor a warm slice of traditional Moravian Chicken Pie or their popular meatloaf. Patrons enjoy dining on the back porch for lunch or inside during dinner hours by candlelight. Just five minutes down the road from Old Salem is the 6,500 square foot Diggs Gallery, located on the campus of Winston-Salem State University. Enjoy a guided tour of the sculpture garden and see the breathtaking, 30-foot Biggers Murals, Origins and Ascension, located in the O’Kelly Library on campus. Then journey two miles to Delta Fine Arts Center for an African-American perspective on visual arts, music, literature, drama, history and folk art. WIND DOWN IN DOWNTOWN WINSTON-SALEM

End your day in Winston-Salem’s Downtown Arts District. The area is a haven for arts, galleries, bars and restaurants. Allow the aroma of incense to draw you into Body & Soul, an African boutique that has a number of hand-crafted African pieces, a small bookstore and vibrant woven fashion pieces. For dinner, grab a table at Sweet Potatoes, a restaurant dishing up a twist on uptown, down-home Southern cuisine. The Arts District is always alive with different events going on throughout the year such as Friday Night Gallery Hop (every first Friday) and the Downtown Summer Music Series (JuneAugust).