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Curiosity: A Docent’s Catalyst for Connection
By Jeremiah Washington After my high school’s alumni event, my favorite teacher asked me a simple question about my college experience: “What did you learn?” Despite my involvement in Forsyth Tech’s Global Scholars of Distinction program, I struggled to answer, realizing I had spent college understanding the world around me more than myself. With summer […]
Roller Skates on Rubber Tile
By Clark HarperApril 1, 2026 Charlie and Mary Reynolds Babcock took ownership of Reynolda in the early 1930s.  Apparently, 25,000 square feet was not enough for Mary, so she added 10,000 more square feet by building a guest house (now the museum lobby) and an indoor swimming pool. She transformed part of the basement into […]
Automobiles & Chauffeurs
By Clark HarperJanuary 30, 2026 When Katharine and R.J. Reynolds were married in 1905 and moved into their house on West Fifth Street, the streets of Winston were traversed mainly by pedestrians, horses, or horse-drawn buggies and wagons, and electric trolleys. While automobiles had been invented, they were expensive and more of a novelty for […]
Volunteer Voices
A Newbie’s First Community Day
By Sandy Carter Community Day, on September 20, certainly lived up to its name in all kinds of delightful ways. The Reynolda community, together with a variety of civic organizations, showed up in force, encouraging joyful participation in opportunities to create, to learn something new about our city and its history, and to share personal […]
In Memory: Don Roberson
By Stephani Martinell Eaton Don Roberson (April 11, 1945-September 22, 2024) , beloved Reynolda volunteer and enthusiast, died September 22 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. After completing the docent preparation course in 2018, Don seemed a permanent fixture in the Historic House. He jokingly called it his bungalow. And we felt it was. He […]
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New Reynolda Online Ticketing and Membership Portal
We’re excited to introduce our improved ticketing and membership system! You now have the convenience of registering online with Reynolda’s web forms to help expedite your checkout process when ordering museum tickets, renewing your Reynolda House Museum membership, or registering for programs and special events. The registration process is quick and easy to complete! How […]
What is Cupid Whispering?
photo credit: Paul Manship, Flight of Europa, 1925, cast bronze with red/white marble base, 23 x 29 5/8 x 8 1/2 in., Museum Purchase with funds provided by Barbara B. Millhouse, © Estate of Paul Manship.  by Vince CimminoNovember 21, 2024 “Listen. Do you want to know a secret? Do you promise not to tell? Whoa, oh, oh, closer.Let me whisper […]
Reynolda Gardens’ Annual Fundraiser
Reynolda Gardens Presents: Nola AndersonAuthor of Immersion: Living and Learning in an Olmstead Garden Date: Thursday, November 7, 2024Time: 11:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. Location: Old Town Club; 2875 Old Town Club Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106Individual Ticket: $250 | A limited quantity remaining! Reynolda Gardens of Wake Forest University is pleased to host Nola Anderson as […]
Tuesday Gardening Series
Tuesday Gardening Series Whether you are just discovering your green thumb or you have two green hands, these lunchtime talks hosted by Reynolda Gardens are for all gardening levels. This year, the popular series will be offered both online and in-person at Reynolda House Museum inside the auditorium (located in the Babcock Wing). Advance registration […]