Our Creative History
Winston-Salem has built a creative history over the past 300 years, and has always worked towards progress and innovation. Take a look inside these snapshots to learn more about Winston-Salem’s unique places of imagination and creativity.
Reynolda
It’s a unique place with features of Central Park, Biltmore and Fairchild Gardens.
Smitty’s Notes
Here’s a pioneer of social media connectivity ever thriving and evolving.
The Ramkat
A growing hub of national and local entertainment for live music and festive fun.
MUSE
Winston-Salem
It’s a welcoming place to share all the stories of Winston-Salem to promote community unity.
The National Black
Theatre Festival
A national treasure that draws leading and evolving Black Theatre talent for a festive week.
Coffee Park Airstream
It’s a community touchpoint–for hot coffee and hot topics that are important to the city.
Shell Service Station
This iconic example of novelty American architecture is now a museum.
RiverRun
International Film Festival
It’s a top national gathering of film lovers and film creators for a week of interaction.
Helen Simoneau Danse
This young Canadian dancer is changing the world of dance, one step at a time.
Forsyth County Library
The main library is a social catalyst with a sense of vibrancy in a revitalized downtown.
The George Black House and Brickyard
This celebrated son of former slaves literally helped build Winston-Salem, one brick at a time.
Cobblestone Farmers Market
It’s the most eclectic community gathering space for fresh foods in a festive spot with live music.
Sweet Potatoes
(well, shut my mouth!)
a Restaurant
A restaurant that blends community with a commitment to southern flavor.
Tours on the Moravian Cookie Trail
The “world’s thinnest cookies” invite you to see how they’re made—lovingly and by hand.
Innovation Quarter
A magnetic Mecca of peoples, ideas and activities embracing innovation.
Black Mountain Chocolate Visible Factory and Kitchen
Chocolate curious? Take a tour to see how chocolate flavor is “coaxed” from every bean.
Farm to Fourth
Yellow lines down the center of 4th Street guide you to the best farm-to-table anywhere.
Old Salem Museum and Gardens
In 1791, George Washington experienced it as a place of Arts & Innovation.
Southeastern Center for Contemporary Art (SECCA)
An eclectic gathering spot for contemporary art, music and community conversation.