Arts, Culture, History, and community: Winston-Salem’s deeply rooted African American heritage dates back more than 265 years
As North Carolina’s “City of Arts & Innovation” and the home of the biennial National Black Theatre Festival, Winston-Salem highlights Black art and culture as a large part of our city’s history. Moving into the present and future, we honor those stories of the past while celebrating the joy of today.
June 17, 2024
Juneteenth Festivals
Hosted at Bailey Park in downtown Winston-Salem, this celebration of African American traditions and freedom...
July 29 to August 3, 2024
National Black Theatre Festival
The 18th biennial National Black Theatre Festival (NBTF) rolls out the purple carpet July 29-August...
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a unique community of original museum buildings, authentic craftsmen...
Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA)
The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) at Old Salem Museums & Gardens is...
Historic Bethania
Discover Historic Bethania, North Carolina's first planned Moravian town, founded in 1759. Bethania interprets the...
Lam Museum of Anthropology
Discover North Carolina’s only museum dedicated to the study of global cultures. Explore stories of...
Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
Horne Creek Living Historical Farm serves as an outdoor museum dedicated to the study, preservation...
Kernersville Museum
The Kernersville Museum is committed to the active preservation of the history of the Town...
Diggs Gallery at Winston-Salem State University
Please note The Diggs Gallery is temporarily closed due to COVID-19. The Diggs Gallery at...
Körner's Folly
Built in 1880 by artist/decorator/designer Jule Gilmer Körner, this historic home showcases the talent, ingenuity...
Historic Oak Grove School
Built for black students in the early 1900's, now a museum exhibiting furniture, fixtures and...
Delta Arts Center
The Delta Arts Center celebrates the artistic gifts and contributions of various cultures, with an...
Body and Soul
Body and Soul is located on Trade Street in Winston-Salem. Founded in July of 2002...