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SPRING 2023 EXHIBTION | 1969: Reflection & Reimagination

We are thrilled to announce that the Wake Forest Historical Museum will host a selection of works from Wake Forest University’s Mark H. Reece Collection of Student-Acquired Contemporary Art. The exhibition will run through June 2022.

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Photograph of Calvin Jones House and Gardens

COVID-19 Updates: Museum Reopens March 16

September 10, 2020March 7, 2022 WF Museum

On Tuesday, March 16 the Wake Forest Historical Museum will reopen to the public. Visitors will not need to reserve a ticket before visiting the museum; however, capacity will be limited to ten visitors at a time.

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  • Museum, Gardens, and Grounds

Deacs Day of Giving is Tuesday, September 8

September 8, 2020March 7, 2022 WF Museum

One day only! Show your support for the Birthplace Society on Deacs Day of Giving!

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  • Birthplace Society
Medlock Bridge Park Chattahoochee Rive, person kayaking
Medlock Bridge Park Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area

The Smithsonian is Coming

August 10, 2020November 11, 2020 WF Museum

We are proud to host Water/Ways a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) program from August 30, 2020 through October 10, 2020.

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  • Exhibits
Photograph of book on coffee table.

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.

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  • Old Campus History

Virtual Tours

May 14, 2020March 7, 2022 WF Museum

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

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  • Calvin Jones House
  • Exhibits
  • Old Campus History
Photograph of sign reading "Please Keep 6 FEET of Distance between Yourself and Others."
Photograph of sign at Joyner Park.

Wake Forest Community Archive Project

April 24, 2020March 7, 2022 wakeforestmuseum

We are collecting donations of artifacts, essays, photographs, and recordings that document how the pandemic has affected Wake Forest residents.

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  • Oral Histories

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Wake Forest, NC 27587
 

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