The publications produced by Old Salem Museums & Gardens directly support the mission of the museums by educating the public and distributing research collected by staff and associates. From small informational pamphlets to detailed scholarly works, Old Salem Museums & Gardens continues its ongoing commitment to publish quality, attractive books about Moravian culture and history, early southern decorative arts, and antique toys for future generations to read and reference.

The museums’ publications have been awarded honors by historical organizations and have won numerous book design competitions. To learn about specific titles and purchase books published by Old Salem Museums, including MESDA, please follow the links given below. Questions or queries may be directed to Gary J. Albert , Vice President of Publications, PO Box 10310, Winston-Salem NC 27108-0310. Telephone: (336) 721-7344.

Old Salem Museums and MESDA Publications available on-line for purchase

Old Salem Museums Publication Catalog (1.5M)

Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts
After twenty-five years, MESDA’s groundbreaking periodical, the Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts (JESDA), continues to publish in-depth articles exploring the artifacts and material culture of the early American South. Issued twice yearly, annual subscriptions to the JESDA are available for $35.00. Back issues are also available for purchase. For more information or to subscribe, email or write to: Martha Ashley , MESDA, PO Box 10310, Winston-Salem NC 27108-0310.

JESDA Back Issue list and order form (PDF 1,052KB)

If you are interested in writing for or submitting article ideas to the JESDA, please click here for guidelines and additional information. After reviewing guidelines, comments or submissions/queries for JESDA may be directed to Gary J. Albert , Vice President of Publications, Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts, MESDA, PO Box 10310, Winston-Salem NC 27108-0310. Telephone: (336) 721-7344.