Nissen Wagon Works began operation in 1834 and stopped operations in the 1940s. Founded by John Philip Nissen, the company produced many wagons that were used for agricultural and general transport. Nissen was located near Waughton, which is now a part of the city of Winston-Salem. Learn about the company and the height of production, […]
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Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month for America’s 250 anniversary, we are sharing the stories of Colonel Joseph Williams and General Cornwallis, sworn enemies of the war for American independance. Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time and place. Be sure to check out our monthly calendar for exciting
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Nissen Wagons and their importance to the local economy, the Civil War and travel. How are they connected to sites that are not far from here? Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time and place. Be sure
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Nissen Wagons and their importance to the local economy, the Civil War and travel. How are they connected to sites that are not far from here? Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time and place. Be sure
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Nissen Wagons and their importance to the local economy, the Civil War and travel. How are they connected to sites that are not far from here? Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time and place. Be sure
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Nissen Wagons and their importance to the local economy, the Civil War and travel. How are they connected to sites that are not far from here? Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time and place. Be sure
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Great Wagon Road, the main ‘highway’ up and down the east coast. So much history has passed through this town since the 1700s! Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time. Be sure to check out our monthly calendar for exciting
Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Nissen family connection to the Moravians. So much history was passed down to children, great-grandchildren and the great-greats! Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time. Be sure to check out our monthly calendar for exciting events and programs that
Celebrate Historic Preservation Month with a tour of the Nissen House and curious gardens across Forsyth County! This experience highlights places where architecture, landscape, and local memory continue to shape our region, inviting us to slow down, look closely, and reconnect with the built and natural environments around us. Participating locations include: Körner’s Folly Paul
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Travel into the rich history of Lewisville, North Carolina. This month we are exploring the Nissen family connection to the Moravians. So much history was passed down to children, great-grandchildren and the great-greats! Curious? Explore these stories through a fascinating journey through time. Be sure to check out our monthly calendar for exciting events and
