Top Winston Salem Culture

Explore the dark side of Winston-Salem's history, from a mysterious murder committed by a serial prison escape artist to the rise of one of America's most infamous cult leaders to the inexplicable murder of an entire family, join us on the Winston-Salem True Crime Tour to hear the darkest stories from Winston-Salem's past.

As one of the oldest communities in North Carolina, Winston-Salem has lots of haunted history. Hear the stories and legends behind Winston-Salem sights on this historical ghost tour—it’s not too scary, so it’s appropriate for all ages. As you follow your guide through the West End Historic District by candlelight, you learn about the original settlement, Revolutionary War history, and the occasional ghost story that make Winston-Salem one of the most-visited destinations in North Carolina.

Explore the history of Winston-Salem's African American community in the historic factory district and Depot Street neighborhood. This tour covers the rise of Winston-Salem's African American community, its accomplishments, some of its most interesting individuals, and how it coped with and challenged the perils of segregation.

Winston-Salem: the industrial heart of North Carolina. Join us on this walking tour of downtown Winston to explore the rise of the city as a center of productivity and progress in the American South. Tobacco factories, wagon manufactories, towering bank headquarters, and more await you on this jaunt through one of North Carolina's most treasured historic cities.