A Circle of Friends: 75th Anniversary Celebration

Old Salem Museums & Gardens Presents:

A Circle of Friends
75th Anniversary Celebration
September 20, 2025


Saturday, September 20, 2025
6 pm Reception, Dinner & Program

Terry G. Taylor, CEO & President, Presents:
Frederic William Marshall Distinguished Service Award, Ted Gossett
Frank L. Horton Distinguished Service Award, Mary Jo Case

Old Salem Visitor Center
Gray Auditorium

Attire: Business Casual, Cocktail, Black Tie, Your Choice!

Proceeds of this dinner will benefit Old Salem and MESDA’s mission, programs, and services providing historic preservation, education & interpretation, art & material culture, and place-making for thousands of adults, children, and families every year.


Registration & Sponsorships

To purchase a table or ticket, or inquire about the event, please contact Special Projects & Events Manager, Lauren Wieland,
at [email protected] or 336-201-5178.

For corporate sponsorships, please contact Corporate and Foundation Relations Manager, Jordan James, at [email protected] or 336-721-7331.

More information to come! Please follow this page for updates.

Arthur Spaugh, Copey Hanes, and Ralph Hanes, announcing Old Salem exhibits are open, 1957.

Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors!