When Calvin Jones arrived at his newly purchased farm in 1821–in the part of the county he later named “Wake Forest”–he brought more than his family. He also […]
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Driveable Destinations – Fall 2013
(CIRCA Magazine-A travel column from the Wake Forest Historical Museum) With Halloween in the air and the holiday season ahead, it’s time for a whirlwind tour […]
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“Doctor” Tom Jeffries
Born a slave in Virginia, Tom Jeffries came to Wake Forest College in 1884 and continued working there for 43-years. Students and professors often sought his […]
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The Early Years
In 1834 the North Carolina Baptists purchased the Calvin Jones plantation as the site for an institute to educate Baptist ministers. The Calvin Jones House served […]
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Founding of Wake Forest
In early 19th century North Carolina, an area in Wake County north of Raleigh that was known for its forest of fine hardwood trees was called […]
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