Botany has been a well-documented hobby in Moravian towns for centuries, and schoolgirls were taught relevant botany skills in school. This program explores both the artwork and the botanical successes and failures of notable Moravian women of Salem in the 1800s. We will also give you the opportunity to try botanical documentation through watercolor. All […]
On Saturday, August 1st, Old Salem will kick off our Summer Science Scavenger Hunt, running through the end of September! Sponsored by Novant Health, the scavenger hunt allows families to collect science facts as they tour the historic district—scavenger hunt materials available with your ticket at check-in. Young scientists who complete the Scavenger Hunt will […]
Known for their composite flowers, the Asters are one of the largest families of flowering plants. From sunflowers to lettuce, cardoons to coneflowers, species of Asters have origins around the globe! Join us for a guided tour from our Gardens educators all about Asters grown in Old Salem, their uses, and more! This tour will […]
Join us for a special tour and lecture on building your own pollinator garden. Finish the three-part series with a packet of seeds – a mix of nectar flowers and host plants native to the Southeast for you to plant at home and attract butterflies to your own garden! Our gardens here at Old Salem […]
Back by popular demand! Join the Old Salem metalworkers to create your own pewter spoon. Pewter was a common material for dining ware in the 18th century. Come participate in the magic of casting and learn the skills of finishing fine pewterware, just like the residents of Salem in the 1700s. Participants will use traditional […]
We welcome homeschool families year-round, but for those looking for a more personalized museum experience, our Homeschool Days are for you! Rooted in the Moravian educational philosophy that “all play has purpose,” these days invite homeschoolers to take learning beyond the classroom and explore the cross-curricular connections found in local history. On Homeschool Days, large […]
The Gardens of Old Salem are more relevant today than ever. Examine how regionally adapted food crops, locally sourced native plants, and long-standing traditions of stewardship contribute to ecological resilience in the Piedmont and beyond. Through stories, images, and living examples from the gardens, audiences will gain a deeper appreciation for how Old Salem’s gardens […]
Join us for an introduction to the art and practice of seed saving. Drawing from our work stewarding the Historically Authentic Seed Collection, this program will explore how plants complete their life cycles, how seeds form, and how gardeners can collect, clean, select, and store seed for future growing seasons. Learn the basic differences between […]
Join us at MESDA for another featured spot talk, this time in celebration of Indigenous People's Day on October 12. Reflect on the myriad ways that indigenous peoples influenced the decorative arts of the South. This Spot Talk will also be available at the following time: October 9 | 3:00 PM This guided tour is […]
