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Travel and Outdoors
An America250 eras tour in Winston-Salem
Presented by Visit Winston-Salem
History comes alive in Winston-Salem’s immersive experiences, museums, seasonal exhibits, and restored landmarks. | Photos provided by Visit Winston-Salem
This year, America250 celebrations will take place nationwide. Did you know the first documented Fourth of July celebration wasn’t in Boston, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C., but just a few hours down the road in Winston-Salem?
As you make plans for the semiquincentennial (say that three times fast), ditch the patriotic hot spot crowds for NC’s historical gem. It’s been 273 years since Moravian settlers landed in Winston-Salem in 1753, and the history can be felt in every corner of the city.
Here’s a guide to immerse yourself in each era of our country, all in one place:
Hands-on activities that transport visitors of all ages to the 1700s
Industrial era
1875-1930 was a period of rapid growth for our country, and Winston-Salem was no exception. Several companies that still lead the way began in Winston-Salem, including Hanes (1836) and Camel cigarettes (1913).
Winston-Salem’s Woolworth’s lunch counter became the first in the South to desegregate voluntarily, following a February 1960 sit-in. You can visit a historical marker at the Woolworth’s site, along with the church where Martin Luther King Jr. spoke in 1964.
Where to stay
The Summit Street Inns are side-by-side historic properties located in Winston-Salem’s West End. | Photo provided by Visit Winston-Salem
Your trip isn’t complete without a night in a Winston-Salem monument. Book a stay in one of these landmark hotels.
Quiz: Which of these is not found in Winston-Salem?
A. The country’s oldest continually operating bakery B. NC’s oldest Black church C. The country’s oldest women’s college D. The first American flag ever made
This Wednesday, March 18, Mayor Janet Cowell will deliver the State of the City Address at the City of Raleigh Museum. Expect talks of housing affordability, transportation, public safety, the environment, and quality of life. If you can’t make it to the free event in person, you can livestream it on YouTube.
Mansion Monday
This ITB home near Meredith College was originally crafted as the builder’s personal residence, and now it could be yours. Think: 11-foot ceilings, an expansive kitchen, and fine details throughout. Meet 3210 Churchill Rd.
Travel
The world’s largest steam engine is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a coast-to-coast tour. Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will start on the west coast Sunday, March 29, and travel from California to Wyoming — the eastern leg is being finalized. While we wait, we’re planning our trip on the Carolinian. (WCNC)
Tech
Would you ride in an air taxi? North Carolina is one of 26 states participating in a three-year pilot program recently approved by the FAA that will test electric aircraft travel, including electric air taxis. The program will allow select companies to trial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. (TechCrunch, Built In)
Number
$56,707-$170,120. If your household income falls in that range, you’re considered middle class for Raleigh, according to a report from SmartAsset. Raleigh’s range was the No. 39 highest overall and No. 2 highest in the state, behind Charlotte.
Seasonal
What’s that sound? Hummingbirds are returning to Raleigh, including the ruby-throated hummingbird. The migratory species is expected to pass through our area April 1-15 as they venture north for the warmer months. See if you can spot them at a local park. (AccuWeather)
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Editor’s Pick
🏀 The brackets are set
Duke women’s basketball bested Louisville to take home a repeat championship. | Photo by Andrew Hancock
Yesterday, the NCAA revealed the brackets for the men’s and women’s basketball championship tournaments, and the Triangle has a strong showing this year.
ICYMI, our readers are big Wolfpack fans and are rooting for the NC State women’s team more than any other. Our readers also let us know they’re rooting for UConn, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Miami this year.
The Buy
These No. 1 best-selling hotel collection pillows that deliver all-night comfort with cooling technology and double-edge stitching. Bonus: They’re machine washable for easy care.
Happy Monday, Raleigh. Whenever I have family come to town, I love acting as a personal Raleigh restaurant concierge, but I have too many ideas. Where do you take your out-of-town guests when they come to the 919? Let me know.
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