Salem Saturdays
This series of hands-on workshops is for history lovers, gardeners, cooks, and crafters alike!
Welcome our Monarch caterpillars to their new home by harvesting some fresh snacks for them from our very own gardens! Learn about raising wild caterpillars and the lifecycle of the Monarch butterfly.
Discover the fascinating history of photography while learning to capture the beauty of the Gardens of Old Salem using just your smartphone! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, you’ll gain valuable tips and techniques to taking amazing photos using just your smartphone and creativity.
Get your hands on one of Old Salem’s staples in baking and cooking: earthenware pottery! Participants will learn and try pottery techniques, sample traditionally made baked goods cooked in earthenware dishes, and take home your very own earthenware tart dish!
Schoolgirls in Moravian towns learned botany skills through natural history and still-life painting. Explore the art and botanical work of notable Moravian women in the 1800s.