Join us at the Wake Forest Historical Museum on Saturday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the inaugural “It’s a Wonderful Wake Forest” Historic Holiday Festival! The […]
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A Tour of Holiday Toys
We have a delightful collection of toys at the museum, and every December we place them under the Christmas tree in the lobby for visitors to enjoy. This year we put together a a video showcasing some of our favorites.
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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!
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Family Storytelling during the Holidays
Consider making time for family storytelling this holiday season. Past holiday traditions, favorite foods, and music are just some of the topics that might come up! […]
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Christmas in Wake Forest – A Cheatsheet on Local Holiday Traditions
When the bells jingle and the lights twinkle it’s Christmas Time in Wake Forest–and that means a virtual Santa’s sleigh of town traditions that got their […]
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A Forgotten Wake Forest Christmas Tradition
During the Great Depression, when so many people were struggling, the citizens of Wake Forest celebrated an event called “White Christmas”… and it was special. It took […]
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