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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Step back in time to experience the cherished tradition of Old Salem's evening tours. Uncover rich history of the Miksch House, the Vogler House, and the Single Brothers' Workshop. Immerse […]
As we kick-off this year's Christmas season, join us for a full day of seasonal delights! Hands-on holiday activities for young historians will be scattered throughout Old Salem. Come make […]
Join us for our second Christmas Salem Saturday of the season! St. Nick will be visiting the historic hat shop! Come tell him what you want for Christmas, plus take […]
Join us for our third Christmas Salem Saturday of the season! For this very special day, we are partnering with the Moravian Music Foundation, whose grounds will be open for […]
