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Field trip opportunities in Forsyth County

Diggs Gallery Of Winston Salem State University: This university art gallery specializes in African and African-American art.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Historic Bethabara Park: An introduction to the stories that can be discovered at this historic site, including the story of the Moravians, the 1753 wilderness preserve, colonial agriculture, cultural history, the village of 1754, and more. This website features several images highlighting the historical gardens, the "people's house," and many other aspects of Bethabara.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Korner's Folly House Museum: "Korner's Folly - The strangest house in the world!" Students will enjoy the eccentricities of this late 19th century home.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Old Salem: Find yourself in another place and time at Old Salem.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Reynolda Gardens: The educational programs provided by Reynolda Gardens are "designed to encourage curiosity and creativity, provide information on topics related to the art and science of horticulture, and to inspire a sense of stewardship for local and world environments."; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Reynolda House Museum of American Art: Students will see the estate of Katharine Smith and Richard Joshua Reynolds and an extensive art collection when they visit the Reynolda House.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

SciWorks Science Center and Environmental Park of Forsyth County: Whether it is biology, geology, physics, or health science, "it is fun to learn about science at SciWorks!"; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Tanglewood Park Nature Education Center: In spring and fall, Tanglewood Park offers quality nature education programs which are correlated with the N.C. Standard Course of Study for Science or Social Studies.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Vulcan Materials Company: Joseph Andres Gutierrez Geology - Earth Science Museum and Education Center: See the museum exhibits on rocks and minerals as well as a rock quarry with large category equipment and an overlook. The center also offers wildlife habitat preservation and environmental education at a number of its quarries across the state.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

Wake Forest University Museum of Anthropology: Learn what it was like to grow up an Indian in the southwestern United States or find out about the processes used in discovering how the ancient people of the Yadkin River Valley lived at this anthropology museum at Wake Forest University.; Format: article/field trip opportunity

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African American school, Forsyth County: Circa 1870 photo of the first school for African Americans in Forsyth County. The school was built near Salem in 1867 on Moravian lands south of Salem Creek.; Format: image/photograph

Archaeological sites open to the public: A listing of field trip opportunities focusing on Native Americans as well as colonial times in North Carolina. Organized by county.; Format: article

The bakery in Old Salem, NC: This is the bakery in Old Salem, North Carolina. The Historic Town of Salem, established in 1766, was born from the Protestant Moravian commitment to create church-organized communities where people lived together in harmony.; Format: image/photograph

Estate of R. J. Reynolds, garden, Winston-Salem, NC: A view of Reynolda, the estate of R. J. and Katharine Reynolds, built between 1906 and 1917.; Format: image/photograph

Estate of R. J. Reynolds, path to house, Winston-Salem, NC: A view of Reynolda, the estate of R. J. and Katharine Reynolds, built between 1906 and 1917.; Format: image/photograph

God's Acre in Winston-Salem, NC: This is God's Acre near Winston-Salem, North Carolina. God's Acre is the traditional name given to the cemeteries of those of the Moravian faith. All gravestones in a yard are of the same dimensions, which shows the emphasis that Moravians place on equality...; Format: image/photograph

God's Acre, Winston-Salem: In Old Salem, North Carolina, grave markers lie in neat rows in a Moravian cemetery. In accordance with Moravian tradition, the cemetery is known as "God's Acre," and the dead are divided by gender, marital status, and age. Some of the gravestones in this...; Format: image/photograph

Hanes spinning plant and mill village, 1910: P. H. Hanes spinning plant and mill village on the Clemmons Road, 1910. Photo shows a few of the new homes in the village. The company store is at left. Road later known as South Stratford Road.; Format: image/photograph

Historic Bethabara Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina: This is Historic Bethabara Park in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Winston-Salem was the site where several Moravians settled in the 1700s, thus establishing the beginnings of the city we know today. The park contains several historic buildings such as this...; Format: image/photograph

Horse-drawn carriage in Old Salem, NC: This is a horse-drawn carriage in Old Salem, North Carolina. The Historic Town of Salem, established in 1766, was born from the Protestant Moravian commitment to create church-organized communities where people lived together in harmony. Here, you can experience...; Format: image/photograph

Hummingbird moth in Reynolda Gardens in Winston-Salem, NC: This is a hummingbird moth in Reynolda Gardens in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. These moths are often mistaken to be actual hummingbirds, but are, in fact, insects. The gardens are located next to the Reynolda Campus of Wake Forest University.; Format: image/photograph

Idol’s Dam and Power Plant on the Yadkin River: Idol's Dam and Power Plant on the Yadkin River. Photo was taken around the time the plant was new, circa 1898.; Format: image/photograph

Inside the first Hanes Knitting factory: Format: image/photograph

Part of the Winston-Salem skyline: This is part of the skyline of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.; Format: image/photograph

Pottery for sale in Old Salem, NC: This is pottery for sale in Old Salem, North Carolina. The Historic Town of Salem, established in 1766, was born from the Protestant Moravian commitment to create church-organized communities where people lived together in harmony. Here, you can experience...; Format: image/photograph

Star Tobacco House: View of North Main Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets. The Star Tobacco Warehouse can be seen at left. This warehouse was later known as the Farmers’ Tobacco Warehouse.; Format: image/photograph

The textile industry and Winston-Salem: In North Carolina in the New South, page 2.9; Textiles were one of two industries that changed Winston-Salem and Forsyth County in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.; Format: article

The tobacco industry and Winston-Salem: In North Carolina in the New South, page 2.8; Tobacco was one of two industries that changed Winston-Salem and Forsyth County in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.; Format: article

Winkler Bakery at Old Salem: Format: image/photograph

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