Old Campus History – Wake Forest Historical Museum

Intern Reflections: “The rich legacy of Black education across generations.”

May 27, 2021January 26, 2022 WF Museum

As an intern with the Wake Forest Historical Museum, I’ve been pouring through census data, finding traces of children as young as six, adult musicians, religious leaders, and school teachers who contributed to a project of Black learning prior to and in the aftermath of emancipation in Wake Forest.

The Passing of the Baton

March 26, 2021March 7, 2022 WF Museum

Sara Page Jackson Lewis of Wilmington, whose enthusiasm and happy spirit were symbolized by her flaming red hair, passed away January 19, 2021, in Wilmington, NC. Her son, Drew Lewis, reflects on his mother’s legacy in the essay below.

Meet Intern Kate Pearson

March 9, 2021March 9, 2021 WF Museum

With support from WFU’s Slavery, Race, and Memory Project, this spring Wake Forest junior Kate Pearson will work with museum staff remotely to identify and learn more about African Americans connected to the original campus between 1820 and 1930.

Thine Ancient Days: A WFU History, 1818-1956

July 9, 2020March 7, 2022 WF Museum

We are pleased to announce the debut of Thine Ancient Days: A WFU History, 1818-1956 by Jenny Puckett.

Virtual Tours

May 14, 2020March 7, 2022 WF Museum

Experience the history of the original campus and Calvin Jones House through our virtual tours.

Witches and the White Mare

October 28, 2019November 11, 2020 wakeforestmuseum 1 comment

(To celebrate Halloween, this spooky article was written in 1953 by Carl Goerch. It tells of happenings that mystified Wake Forest College Professor Jasper L. Memory, […]