I have written several posts regarding Wake Forest University and the town of Wake Forest, NC. Many people still flock to Wake Forest, NC to visit the University. Sadly, they are sent 3 hours away. You see, the University was born here but grew up and moved away way back in 1956.
Here is one of the many posts that I have posted in an effort to alleviate the confusion. Wake Forest vs. Wake Forest, Would The Real Wake Forest Please Step Forward?
While the college may no longer reside here in Wake Forest the legacy remains! The original home which housed the college has been preserved and is open for visitors. The museum is dedicated to preserving the Wake Forest College history prior to its move and just a few of the items available for viewing are an impressive collection of photos, books, college publications, furniture, documents, professors' writings, and medical, law and sports memorabilia. 
The Museum is open Tues.-Fri. from 10am-Noon and 1:30pm-4:30pm. On Sundays it is open from 3pm-5pm. Admission is FREE!
For more history on the Wake Forest University and how Wake Forest NC played a vital role, well, STAY TUNED! I am sure that there will be yet another history lesson forthcoming from yours truely!
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Leesa L. Finley, Broker, Realtor®
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Leesa, 5:01 a.m.?? LOL. Very nice job on trying to clear up the confusion about the university. What a bummer to think you have arrived and have to go another 3 hours!
Three hours away. Talk about relocation! I know that the visitors must be surprised that they have gone so far off course but your area has so much to do I hope they stay lond enough to visit the birthplace of the school they are looking for.
Leesa,
This is a great localism and local history post. Thanks for sharing.
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barb - trust me - there is enough to kep someone here! We have the Southeastern Baptist Seminary - you'll see a post soon!
paddy - they do stay once they take in the beauty of Wake Forest. it is a very interesting history that I am sure i will blog about very soon
don - aw, thanks so much! i'll be doing a follow up soon with more indepth info about the birth and subsequent move.
Very nice post! You know I have never heard of the town Wake Forest until I met you. I do know where Wake Forest University is in Winston-Salem is because my husband travels the Duke Energy system and at one time he was working in the area for quite sometime.
One would have to admit that it's confusing when the city is to the east and the university that shares the name is to the west. LOL I still have to make it over that way. I can't stand hearing so much about an area and not being able to see it! Great job, Leesa!
Leesa! Hopefully some of the travelers looking for the University will stumble accross one of your blogs first! You are certainly doing a great public service with this info!
Simple beginings to a grand University now Thanks for the research.
Leesa, what a great post! I LOVE history, and there certainly is plenty of history in North Carolina. Thanks for sharing. ;-)
teresa - REALLY? Wow, I guess I gotta work harder then to get the name out!
carol - i wish you would come by!
cartman - thanks! always striving to do my best.
terry - i will do another post with more details - it really is fascinating!
teri - first, I am SO GLAD that you kept the sig in your comments! second - i LOVE HISTORY! hhmm, imagine - it was my worst subject in school! young and naive I guess!
This is soooo cool! What a neat peek. Keep 'em coming, bay-bay. Love the eye candy! :-)