At Old Salem Museums & Gardens, history comes alive during our hands-on activities specifically designed for school groups. Experience life as a child two hundred years ago. Refine your manners during a 19th century deportment lesson or learn a little French, German and Latin, just like school children in Salem. Try your hand at the German art form of Scherenschnitte, an intricate paper-cutting craft or create your own beautiful botanical watercolor painting. Get the chance to write with a quill pen or play games on the square. Explore these and many other historically based activities during your visit to Old Salem Museums & Gardens.

Scheduled activities will vary daily and are available throughout the year.