Holiday Gift Guide 2020
We’ve put together a gift guide to showcase some of our favorite items in the museum store. Shop local this holiday season by visiting the museum for unique gifts – like hand turned wooden bowls and Wake Forest-themed t-shirts, ornaments, and books. Happy shopping!
History of Wake Forest Baptist Church Now Available
Beginning with a prayer meeting among students on the Wake Forest College campus, the 180-year history of Wake Forest Baptist Church is captured in this new book. Our Story of Faith: The History of Wake Forest Baptist Church, 1835-2015 by Dr. Timothy Shaun Price is now available for preorder.
Welcome Back!
The Wake Forest Historical Museum welcomed back visitors to the museum on Tuesday, September 15, with free timed tickets and new safety procedures like required face masks and frequent cleaning. Visiting hours are Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 to 11:45 am and 1:00 to 4:30 pm. Visitors must reserve a free timed ticket to view museum exhibits, and all visitors over the age of 2 will be required to wear a cloth mask that covers their nose and mouth. We encourage anyone who is sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 to postpone their visit.
Thine Ancient Days: A WFU History, 1818-1956
We are pleased to announce the debut of Thine Ancient Days: A WFU History, 1818-1956 by Jenny Puckett.
Speaker Kathryn Quigg: Local Author of Historical Fiction
Annual Meeting Scheduled for Sunday, October 22nd The Wake Forest College Birthplace Society will hold this year’s annual meeting on Sunday, October 22nd from 3 pm to 5 pm. Members … Continue reading
Legendary Locals of Wake Forest
Legendary Locals of Wake Forest is here and now on sale at the museum! If you wonder what it’s like–attempting to narrow down nearly 200-years of history into a tidy … Continue reading
The Brewer-Harris Garden
On October 12, 2014, the Brewer-Harris Garden was dedicated at the annual meeting of the Wake Forest College Birthplace Society. This peaceful patio venue on the north side of the … Continue reading
At the October 12, 2014 Annual Meeting: Bones McKinney and the Brewer-Harris Garden
The Birthplace Society will hold its annual meeting from 2:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, October 12, 2014 at the Wake Forest Historical Museum. This year’s keynote speaker is author Bethany Bradsher, … Continue reading
Calvin Jones House Christmas Ornament
Priced at $20.00 (including tax) at the Wake Forest Historical Museum. For shipping, please send $22.00 cash or check with mailing address to: Wake Forest Historical Museum PO Box 494 … Continue reading