Mast General Store Blog

This week we’re joining Mr. Peabody and stepping into the Wayback Machine. As he adjusts the dials to get us to Valle Crucis in late 1979 and early 1980, we’ll...

On Saturday, June 7, all Mast Store locations will host representatives from a community land trust partner. To support the important work that they do, each store will donate 20%...

Fireflies are a sure sign that summer is here. There are about 150 species of fireflies in the United States and Canada, but there are some that have special qualities...

A decade has flown by since the Mast General Store in Downtown Winston-Salem opened its doors on Trade Street. On Friday, May 9, 2025, the Mast Store will celebrate with...

There's a festival for almost every interest - from music to handcrafted wares and state dogs to encounters with historical figures, this spring and summer’s offering is as eclectic as...

What is a passport? In short, a passport is merely a few leaves of paper marked with photos and stamps. In modern legal terms defined by U.S. Department of State,...