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Nestled on the scenic grounds of the North Carolina Museum of Art, Winston-Salem (formerly SECCA) stands a 1929 English-style mansion that once belonged to James G. Hanes. Built as the country home of the textile industrialist and civic leader, the Hanes House became the unlikely home of NCMA Winston-Salem, or the “Winston-Salem Gallery of Fine Arts” as it was originally named, when Hanes bequeathed the house and grounds to the gallery upon his passing in 1972.
Since 1977, the Hanes House has welcomed visitors into its wood-paneled rooms for warm conversations, dinner parties, and late-night gatherings. Reimagined in 2023 with a renewed vision and fresh design, the Hanes House weaves new narratives with diverse perspectives through intimate and communal experiences with the visual, musical, and culinary arts.
As the largest space in the historic mansion, the living room is the heart of the Hanes House. The living room boasts a green marble fireplace and ornate pine molding that was hand-carved by a skilled German craftsman who lived on-site during the home’s construction.
In another time, the living room entertained the likes of Dwight D. Eisenhower and Richard Nixon. These days, visitors are more likely to encounter intimate artist talks, chef’s table dinners, or lively musical performances.
The library was the favorite room of Mr. Hanes, and many of our modern-day guests feel the same. Paneled in solid mahogany, the library contains a hidden door, prohibition-era wet bar, and a half dozen secret compartments (that we’re aware of).
In 1985, the library was dedicated to Dock Grier, Mr. Hanes’ chauffeur, butler, and confidant. The intimate room is an ideal space for spirited conversation, deep focus, or a drink among friends.
What originally served as a large bedroom for Mr. and Mrs. Hanes has since been reimagined as an airy space for meetings and business dealings. The Hanes’ elegant tastes can still be seen in three delicately hand-painted tiles adorning the room’s white marble fireplace.
A large south-facing window garners ample natural light, making the boardroom particularly well-suited for discussing your next business venture or art acquisition.
The two-tiered terrace of the Hanes House overlooks a vast lawn leading down to a spring-fed lake. Arguably the premier space for gatherings and celebrations, the terrace blends the beauty of nature with the comfort of modern furnishings for a breathtaking, unparalleled setting.
From dinner parties and cocktail socials and to concerts and lively gatherings, the terrace may be the perfect locale for your next party.