Home Moravian Church — Attraction in Winston-Salem

The surrounding grounds of this historic church in Winston-Salem, NC is a beautiful and pieceful place.to visit. The graveyard there is referred to as "God's Acre". The Morvians have a unique set of beliefs about equality in death which translates in the "look" of their gravesites. They all have the same stones, flat to the ground, none stand out from the other, as you see, we are all equal and.the same in God's eyes in death. Many people go to walk the grounds to enjoy the piece that just seems to encompass the entire place. You can visit this beautiful church and learn about their worship and teachings. The Moravians are the first Protestants, pre-dating the Lutherans by 100 years. It is in the Old Salem area of Winston-Salem, NC. I lived there years ago and loved going there so much. Old Salem is so full of history. You could spend days there so see all of the individual sites, historic buildings, ole time shops and various nooks and items to explore. It is so worth a trip. Check a NC travel guide or Old Salem websites to find out the best times to visit and when all activities are opened so you can plan...

Interior and exterior are beautiful. I've been part of the Easter sunrise service. I usually play in band four. There are as many as six bands. The music is a both beautiful and haunting as it echos through out God's acre and the adjoining church and building's. This annual event is only part of what makes this church worth visiting. Come to a Sunday service. It'll leave you with a wonderful feeling. The congregation is large and welcoming and the church band...

Very special place I am in the 9th Generation of Moravians. So History and kinro just about everyone from the beginning the first leader of the band and the One who made the bigTea Pot. I would have to make a book. I miss the old days when it was not a tourist place. Lived to see my Aunt making the candles and precious...