The Moravians, a devout Protestant sect who immigrated to the New World from Central Europe, established Salem as a trade and crafts center. Music was part of their religious services and everyday lives. Their love of the arts created a legacy of appreciation for art, crafts and music still apparent in Winston-Salem. In the late 1800s the city of Winston was established as the county seat, one mile north of Salem Square. Winston-Salem is a pleasant city of large enough to afford the pleasures of city life but without the discomforts.
Trees shade the sloping streets, and rose-covered fences border major highways.
Many older neighborhoods have been renovated, providing comfortable housing in areas close to The Medical Center and downtown. It is home to many cultural and artistic centers. The North Carolina School of the Arts brings theater, music, dance and art to life in the Piedmont. The city is located in the Piedmont section of North Carolina. Sand and sun also are an afternoon's drive away on the coast.