Winston-Salem's Historic Salem Cemetery
In the shadow of Winston-Salem's tall buildings, Salem Cemetery exudes calmness
and serenity throughout its rolling landscape. Since it was chartered in 1857, Salem
Cemetery reflects the personal taste of individuals who designed their family plots, vaults
and markets. The story of the people of Salem Cemetery is the story of Winston-Salem,
North Carolina.
Old Salem and Salem College
Within a mile from the center of Winston-Salem, the twenty-first century gives way to an earlier
time in the historic district called Old Salem. Cross-timbered houses, costumed interpreters,
historic and interactive museums, and period-accurate gardens show and tell the story of the Moravian
town of Salem, established in 1766.
Winston-Salem: Then & Now
Winston-Salem is a contrast between the industrial, business-oriented town of Winston and the
religious, historical town of Salem. When the city of Winston-Salem formed in 1913, the combination
pooled the strengths of both towns, defining the character of this city.
Winston-Salem: From the Collection of Frank B. Jones Jr
The neighboring towns of Winston and Salem combined their creative, cultural, and industrial forces
in 1913, and the city of Winston-Salem was born. Building upon its rich Moravian heritage, the
Piedmont North Carolina city was the founding home for corporations in the tobacco, textile, aviation,
banking, and medical industries.
Winston-Salem in Vintage Postcards
The Moravian town of Salem joined with its industrial neighbor, Winston, to officially become the city
of Winston-Salem in 1913. Located in the Piedmont section of North Carolina, at the foothills of the
Blue Ridge Mountains, Winston-Salem has a rich cultural heritage.
Edison Visits Winston-Salem
August 29, 1918 was a great day to be in downtown Winston-Salem. There was no
forewarning, no advance notice that this would be a red-letter day in Winston-Salem
history. You just had to be there.
Signings & Events
The author is available for speaking engagements to local historical societies, community and
civic groups, high school class programs and reunions, church meetings, and other gatherings
that might benefit from an illustrated talk related to Winston-Salem history. Contact the
author using the contact information below to discuss specific events!
Where to Buy
Retail locations in Winston-Salem carrying one or more of the author's titles can be found
following the link below. Most of these locations also carry copies that have been
autographed by the author!
About the Author
Molly Grogan Rawls is a second-generation native of Winston-Salem. She is a graduate of North
Forsyth High School and UNC-Chapel Hill, where she majored in English and received a Master of
Science in Library Science degree. Since 1990, Molly has worked as the photo archivist for
the Forsyth County Public Library.
Schedule
No events scheduled.
Contact
author@mollygroganrawls.com
Locations
| Store | Address |
| Barnes & Noble Booksellers | 1925 Hampton Inn Court |
| Cricket’s Nest Craft Shop | 4401 Country Club Road |
| Lewisville Drug Company | 6715 Shallowford Road Lewisville |
| Moravian Book & Gift Shop | 614 S. Main Street |
| Old Salem Visitor Center | 900 Old Salem Road |
| Target | 1040 Hanes Mall Blvd 5420 University Parkway |
| Walgreen Drug Stores |
2795 Lewisville-Clemmons Road Clemmons, NC 3634 Reynolda Road Winston-Salem, NC |
Books can also be purchased from the author. Contact for details. |
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Check locations for availability. |