The story of how Salem and Winston became one is a story about how settlers of various cultures affected the development of Winston-Salem in NC. This story is important for students to know because history affects everything around us. Students in Winston-Salem will be able to relate to the history more so because they will be able to see the history all around them. When I was in third grade my class trip to Winston-Salem was the highlight of my year. Being a teacher in Forsyth County would make it extremely easy to take a yearly trip to Old Salem. It is a ten- minute drive from downtown Winston-Salem and has so much to offer. There are gardens and bakeries to explore as well as general stores and horse stables. If my students lived in Winston or nearby I would like to have them interview a parents or guardian about some memories they may have about Winston Salem and what has changed. It would be interesting to see how much has changed over the generations.