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 International Black Theatre Festival, Winston-Salem highlights Black art and culture as a large part of our city’s history, present, and future. We honor the stories of the past while celebrating the joy, progress, and excitement 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
International Black Theatre Festival
The 18th biennial International Black Theatre Festival (IBTF) rolls out the purple carpet July 29-August...
Delta Arts Center
The Delta Arts Center celebrates the artistic gifts and contributions of various cultures, with an...
Historic Oak Grove School
Built for black students in the early 1900's, now a museum exhibiting furniture, fixtures and...
Horne Creek Living Historical Farm
Horne Creek Living Historical Farm serves as an outdoor museum dedicated to the study, preservation...
Historic Bethania
Discover Historic Bethania, North Carolina's first planned Moravian town, founded in 1759. Bethania interprets the...
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a unique community of original museum buildings, authentic craftsmen...
Diggs Gallery at Winston-Salem State University
As the major cultural center at Winston-Salem State University, Diggs Gallery annually hosts 4000 WSSU...
Kernersville Museum
The Kernersville Museum is committed to the active preservation of the history of the Town...