WSSU hosts ‘We Built This’ exhibit that celebrates Black architects, builders in North Carolina through March at library
Preservation North Carolina presents “We Built This: Profiles of Black Architects and Builders in North Carolina.” The exhibit will be held March 1-31 at the C.G. O’Kelly Library on the campus of Winston-Salem State University, 601 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Winston-Salem.
Visitors are invited to explore the rich history and contributions of black architects and builders in North Carolina during the following exhibit hours:
- Monday-Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Friday: 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Saturday: (March 2 and 23): 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Sunday: 12 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Special spring break hours are March 11-15 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Those looking to avoid the crowds and enjoy a more leisurely visit are encouraged to attend during those times when the campus will be less crowded, organizers said.
In addition to the exhibition, there will be special events on March 2 and March 23.
WSSU Student Presentations
March 2 from 1-4 p.m.
- Panel 1: Churches – St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church and Goler A.M.E. Zion Churches
- Panel 2: Institutional Buildings – Malloy/Jordan East Winston Heritage Center and the Elva J. Jones Computer Science Facility.
March 23 from 1-4 p.m.
- Part 1: Community conversation about the importance of the Black community in Forsyth County
- Part 2: Opportunity to digitize photos and other printed materials for inclusion in the African American Heritage Initiative Digital Archive.
About Winston-Salem State University: Winston-Salem State University fosters the creative thinking, analytical problem-solving, and depth of character needed to transform the world. Rooted in liberal education, WSSU’s curriculum prepares students to be thought leaders who have the skills and knowledge needed to develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Founded in 1892, WSSU is a historically Black constituent institution of the University of North Carolina with a rich tradition of contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic growth of North Carolina, the region, and beyond. Guided by the motto, “Enter to Learn, Depart to Serve,” WSSU develops leaders who advance social justice by serving the world with compassion and commitment.
