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Brochure summary of Group Tour offerings at Old Salem Museums & GardensTRANSCRIPT
Located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Old
Salem is one of the most authentic living history
attractions in the country. We offer a number of
memorable experiences - whether you have 30
minutes or all day. The Historic Town of Salem
and the Museum of Early Southern Decorative
Arts provide a variety of perspectives on early
Southern life.
• Exploreoriginalbuildingsontheauthentichistoricsite
• Interactwithfriendlyandknowledgeablestaff
• Experienceincrediblydetailedtradesand
hands-on activities
• VisitMuseumshopsforuniquegifts
• Enjoyconvenientrestaurantsforyourdiningpleasure
old salem museums & gardens experience life as it used to be,indoors and out, while touring old salem.
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•OldSalemisclosedonMondays,andincasesof extreme weather•Oursidewalksarebrickandstone,pleasewear comfortable shoes•Freeparking•Convenientrestaurants•Centrallylocatedrestrooms•Directionalmaps•Oneofakindshopping
To reserve your group tour:CALL 1-800-441-5305Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.E-mail: [email protected]
Customized tour options are available. Groupreservationsarerequiredandprepaymentmaybenecessary,dependingongroupoption.Visitourwebsiteto learn more about special events for adults and youth. www.oldsalem.org
HISTORIC TOWN OF SALEM VISIT
•Self-guidedexplorationofhistoricbuildingsandlandscapes•Meetcostumedmenandwomenportrayingdailylifeinthe eighteenth and nineteenth centuries•Allow2.5–4hours
MUSEUM OF EARLY SOUTHERN DECORATIVE ARTS - (MESDA)
•ThefinestcollectionofSoutherndecorativearts:furniture, paintings,ceramics,textiles,andmetalworks•RepresentstheareafromMarylandtoGeorgia,the CarolinasandKentuckytoTennessee•Guidedtour;allow1hour
TANNENBERG ORGAN TALK & DEMONSTRATION
•LargestorganinexistencebuiltbyMoravianorgan builder David Tannenberg•Performancebyaprofessionalorganistonthe 1800 Tannenberg organ•Learnthehistoryoftheorganandhearthedramaticstory of its restoration•Behindthescenestoursoftheorgan’shand-pumpedbellows•Enjoyachancetoplaytheorganyourself•Allow45minutes–1hour
TWILIGHT TOUR
•AguidedtouroftheHistoricTownofSalem, led by costumed staff•Toursscheduledbetween5p.m.and8p.m.•Compellingtalesandvignettesaboutthe residents of early Salem•Allowfor45minutestoanhour•ChoosetoendyourTwilightTour withdinneratSalemTavern
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HISTORIC TOWN OF SALEM VISIT
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HISTORIC ST. PHILIPS AFRICAN AMERICAN CHURCH COMPLEX
•GuidedtouroftheoldeststandingAfricanAmerican Church in North Carolina, the reconstructed Log Church, and the Graveyard•LearnaboutthecontributionsofAfricanAmericans to Salem•Allow1hour
GARDEN TOUR
•Walkingtourofselectedaward-winninggardens,ledbya staff horticulturist•SeeauthenticallyrestoredMoraviangardens,each representingadifferenterainSalem’srichhistory•LearnaboutandviewtheheirloomplantsinOldSalem’s period gardens•Allow1hour
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HISTORIC SALEM STUDY VISIT
•Self-guidedexplorationoftheHistoricTownofSalem•Meetcostumedmenandwomenportrayingthedailylife in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries •Allow2.5–4hours
EXPERIENCE TOURS: GRADES K-8 & BEYOND
•Structured,guidedtoursillustratingeighteenthand nineteenthcenturyMoravians’life-skills•Toursincorporatehands-onactivitiesforstudents•BasedonNorthCarolinaSocialStudiescurriculum•Grade-appropriatelearningexperience•Teachingmaterialsandvideoavailableonwebsite•9:30a.m.–12:00p.m.or1:00p.m.–3:30p.m.
HEIRLOOM PUPPET THEATER
•Enjoyprofessionalpuppetpresentations•Allow1/2hour
HISTORIC TOWN OF SALEM VISIT
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SALEM SLEUTH
•Self-guidedexplorationoftheHistoricTownofSalem•Studentscollectcluesthroughouttownto solve a “mystery” • It’safunandeducationalwaytotourOldSalem•Allow3hours
FIVE YESTERDAYS & THREE YESTERDAYS
• Interactivesummerprogramsfor1st–8thgraders•Hands-onactivitiesbringMoravianstolife
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Walking Tours
Hands-OnActivity Tours