On Saturday, August 1st, Old Salem will kick off our Summer Science Scavenger Hunt! Sponsored by Novant Health, the scavenger hunt allows families to collect science facts as they tour […]
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 […]
Scouts of all ages with Scouting America and Girl Scouts of the USA are invited to Old Salem for a fun-filled day of history and skill building. Scouts will engage […]
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 […]
Early American artists navigated rapidly changing political and social landscapes, while holding a unique responsibility: documenting a nation in flux. As we commemorate America's semiquincentennial, this seminar will explore the […]
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 […]
Join our very own Old Salem photographer Haley Bowers for another amazing workshop teaching you how to take incredible photos – no fancy cameras required! This workshop in our 2026 […]
Reflect on the myriad ways that indigenous peoples influenced the decorative arts of the South with this MESDA Spot Talk. This guided tour is included with standard admission.
Get your hands on one of Old Salem’s staples in baking and cooking: Earthenware pottery! Learn about the press-mold pottery techniques that put the Salem potters on the map and […]
Join Old Salem's night watchmen on their lantern-lit nightly rounds as we investigate true stories from the records...stories of spirits and fires, of ruffians and corpses! Experience the original building […]
American colonists and Americans in the new republic experienced one constant: change. From changing political identities, geographic boundaries, and conceptions of freedom, American lives constantly evolved. This seminar will explore […]
Learn about Harriet Jacobs (author of Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl) in rooms from the home where she lived. These guided tours are included with your standard […]
