National Black Theater Festival in Winston-Salem; credit Visit Winston-Salem
Winston-Salem
It’s easy to overlook Winston-Salem black heritage attractions that began centuries ago as a tobacco plantation. But you should never overlook its bi-annual National Black Theater Festival.
History
The history of African Americans in the Piedmont region is linked with that of the German Moravian Protestants.
Heritage Sites
Old Salem has a nearly 200-year-old African Moravian Church that provided religious and civil comfort to our ancestors.
Cultural Sites
WSSU seems like the heart of black culture in these parts. and for good reason.
Owners of Sweet Potatoes Restaurant in Winston-Salem; (c) Soul Of America
Restaurants
Though Zoe’s Kitchen is gone, Forsyth Seafood and Sweet Potatoes continue their taste-pleasing mission.
Family Attractions
The Science Museum and Children’s Museum merged to form a stronger Kaleideum museum with bigger plans.
The Arts
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company built a large country house that today is home to a fine art gallery.
General Attractions
This city of rolling hills is reinventing Downtown with new cafes, brew pubs, galleries, and public art.
Shops
Though black shops and bookstores exist, the city needs much more.
Trivia
Maya Angela was among the 100,000 African-American residents of this growing metro area.
