Simply called “Winston” by locals, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is a twin city with deep roots. Old Salem was founded in 1766 as a settlement for the Moravian Church. Modern-day Moravians can ...

Across North Carolina, there are art and nature trails for visitors to soak up the state's history. But in Winston-Salem, one trail gets a bit tastier. The Moravian Culinary Trail has bakeries ...

Old Salem. If you want to continue your history tour, head over to Old Salem, another Moravian settlement founded in 1766. This well-preserved town captures the charming, nostalgic atmosphere of a ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Moravian star, well-known to the Winston-Salem community and Old Salem, could soon become the official state star.. North Carolina lawmakers are considering House Bill 125 ...

The Moravians living in Salem were the first North Carolinians to celebrate Independence Day. But theirs was a Day of ...

Moravian history in North Carolina. ... In 2020, the economic impact of tourism in Winston-Salem and Forsyth County was $527 million and more than 5,000 jobs, according to Visit Winston-Salem.

The Moravian cookie's history in North Carolina dates back to 1766, when settlers from Moravia (now part of the Czech Republic) founded the town of Salem, now known as Winston-Salem.

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (WGHP) — “Three stories,” said Eric Elliott. “Three different time periods.” Eric Elliott was the archivist for the Moravian Archives of the Southern Province of the ...

Moravians’ cultural influence in North Carolina also includes the Moravian star, which is part of the bill, too. Moravian cookies are a star attraction for NC. Could they become a state symbol?