Red, White, Blue, and the American Spirit: MESDA Spot Talk
Join us for a guided look at our Revolutionary-era artifacts, many of which were produced right here in Salem! Many residents of the early American south chose to show their […]
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Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) 924 S Main St, Winston Salem, NC, United States
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Mallows: Guided Gardens Tour
Single Brothers' Workshop & Garden Education CenterStroll through the garden on a guided tour to learn more about the Mallow plant family, get a closer look at similar structures, and discover which Mallows are present in […]
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Sounds of Salem: Evolution of the American Keyboard
FeaturedJames A. Gray Auditorium in the Visitor CenterOur final concert in the Sounds of Salem series, each program contains brief anecdotes from the musicians, offering insight into the music you’re about to hear, its historical significance, and its connections […]
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Girls’ School Botany
Single Brothers' Workshop & Garden Education CenterBotany 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 […]
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Summer Science Scavenger Hunt
Old Salem Museums & Gardens 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem, NC, United StatesOn 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 […]
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Aromatic Asters: Gardens Guided Tour
Single Brothers' Workshop & Garden Education CenterKnown 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 […]
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Friends of the Monarch: Pollinator Gardens!
Single Brothers' Workshop & Garden Education CenterJoin 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 […]
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Pewter Spoons Workshop
Single Brothers' Workshop & Garden Education CenterBack 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 […]
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Homeschool Day
Old Salem Museums & Gardens 900 Old Salem Road, Winston-Salem, NC, United StatesWe 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 […]
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Conserving Diversity at Old Salem and Around the World
Single Brothers' Workshop & Garden Education CenterThe 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 […]
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Seed Saving 101: Stewarding Old Salem’s Historic Seed Collection
Single Brothers' Workshop & Garden Education CenterJoin 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 […]
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In Honor of Indigenous People’s Day: MESDA America 250 Spot Talk
Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) 924 S Main St, Winston Salem, NC, United StatesJoin 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 […]