Spring 2013 Dates:

March 20*, 2013

April 10*, 17*, & 24*, 2013

*Denotes sold out date,

make sure to register early next year!

“Science never appears so beautiful as when applied to the uses of human life.”

- Thomas Jefferson

The Moravians of Salem had an advanced understanding of science and technology: agriculture, astronomy, botany, surveying, architecture and manufacturing. Science was a tool, used to solve the problems of every day life. The American scientific “can-do” spirit led to many revolutionary discoveries and inventions.

Join us for a day of hands-on science activities and demonstrations throughout the historic town of Salem. Let your students experience science with their own hands. 

Activities include:

- Learn how matter changes as metals are forged.

- Discover the design difference between a musket and a rifle.

- Explore the elements of gunpowder and the properties that make it explode.

- Tell time by using the sun.

- Identify the changes in producing lye from ashes in soap making.

- Observe how natural materials are used to dye wool, linen and cotton.

- Find out how to make a fire without using matches.

- Use simple machines to weigh, measure and lift.

- And many more hands-on activities and demonstrations!

Please call 1-800-441-5305 to make a reservation for your class today. Admission is $9.00 per student and $18 per adult (Old Salem pays for one adult per 12 students).