Scout Groups
Scout Day at Old Salem Museums & Gardens
"Weaving the Threads of the Past"
March 20, 2010
9:30am to 4:30 pm
Wool, cotton and flax, the fibers of 18th and 19th century life in Salem
Please join us to learn about the planting, processing and production of fibers for clothing, paper and much more. Use what you learn to earn badges!
Many hands-on activities and demonstrations throughout the historic district such as:
Learn how to dye fibers using natural materials
Carding and spinning wool
How flax was was grown and processed to make linen
What kind of clothing would you have worn 200 years ago?
Learn to weave on a tape loom
Make a piece of handmade paper
And much more.....
Reservations can be made from February 1 through March 10, 2010
Please call Sales Reservations at 1-800-441-5305
Discounted Scout ticket prices of $8.00 per child and $10.00 per adult are available with advance reservations and prepayment. Reservations must be made by
March 10, 2010 to receive the discounted rate.
Sorry, no refunds.
If space is available tickets may be purchased the day of the event at full admission price. Tickets sold on event day only at the Old Salem Visitor Center.
Reservations will be on a first come basis. Please phone in early as our spaces for this event fill quickly
The Old Salem patch can be earned while visiting and is available for purchase at our Visitor Center
Patch requirements are available at www.tarheeltriad.org - Old Salem Council Patch
For more information contact Darlee Snyder
