H alloween In S alem • O ur S pirited A ncestors • A nnual r eport
Summer/Fall 2011
Old Salem Museums & Gardens consists of two museums:
Old Salem Museums & Gardens 600 South Main Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Phone 336-721-7350 | Fax 336-721-7335 www.oldsalem.org
2011–2 0 1 2
board of trustees The Historic Town of Salem is a
The Museum of Early Southern
restored Moravian congregation town
Decorative Arts (MESDA),
dating back to 1766, with costumed
collects, exhibits, researches, and
interpreters bringing the late-18th and
educates the public about the
19th centuries to life. Restored original
decorative arts made and used by
buildings, faithful reconstructions,
people living and working in Maryland,
and historically accurate gardens and
Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia,
landscapes make the Historic Town
Kentucky, and Tennessee, from the
of Salem one of America’s most
17th century to the beginning
authentic history attractions.
of the Civil War.
Summer/Fall 2011 This Publication is produced by Old Salem Museums & Gardens, which is operated by Old Salem Inc., a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit educational corporation organized in 1950 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Old Salem Museums & Gardens logo and name are registered trademarks, and may not be used by outside parties without permission. © 2011 Old Salem Museums & Gardens Edited by Betsy Allen, Editorial Associate Publication Design by Hillhouse Graphic Design, LLC Photography by Wes Stewart, except when noted otherwise
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Mrs. Ragan Folan, Chairman Mr. Paul Fulton, Vice Chairman Mr. F. Hudnall Christopher, Jr., Treasurer Mr. Richard Gottlieb, Secretary Dr. Eugene W. Adcock, III Ms. Betsy Annese Dr. Anthony Atala Mr. Michael J. Bozymski Mr. Nicholas B. Bragg Mr. Robert Brown Mr. Craig D. Cannon Mr. J. Haywood Davis Mr. Anthony L. Furr Mr. W. Ted Gossett Mr. James A. Gray, III Dr. Edward G. Hill, Jr. Mr. Michael Hough Mr. Henry H. Jordan, II Mr. Stanhope A. Kelly Ms. Judy Lambeth Ms. Chris Minter-Dowd Mr. Anthony Montag Mr. L. Glenn Orr, Jr. Mr. C. Edward Pleasants, Jr. Donald Julian Reaves, PhD Dr. Thomas H. Sears, Jr. Dr. Allston J. Stubbs, III Mrs. Margaret D. Townsend Mr. William Watson Mr. Hayes Wauford Ex-Officio Members: Mr. James T. Baucom | Ms. Molly A. Leight Dr. Susan Pauly | Ms. Kathleen Staples
On The Cover: Fall activities in Old Salem begin with some enticing and entertaining Halloween selections. See page 26 for more information.
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Volume 6, Number 2
Contents
Summer/Fall 2011
From the President • 5 St. Philips Brick Church celebrates 150 years of service to the community. t Page 6
St. Philips’ 150th anniversary and events • 6 There’s a celebration going on, and you are invited.
The 2011 Founders Gala • 8 Great music, great friends, and a great cause make a beautiful evening.
Exciting things are going on at the Old Salem Library and MESDA Research Center. t Page 10
Research Center and Library behind the scenes of a significant gift • 10 The magnificent MESDA resources for learning and research will now see the light of day.
New to the Collections • 14 Bespoke objects from the 18th and 19th centuries.
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Silver, surveyor, sumptuous! New to the Collections. Page 14
ANNUAL REPORT •
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Old Salem Museums & Gardens reports on progress and projects a path for the future in this special section.
Dallas Sink bequest • 22 She loved her work, she loved her church, she left a legacy.
Halloween at Old Salem: special events for family and friends. t Page 26
Our Spirited Ancestors exhibit • 23 A special exhibit highlights the decorative art of drink.
Halloween in Salem • 26 There’s no better place to celebrate than Old Salem.
The Miksch House programming • 28 Old Salem’s first single family residence reaps bountiful harvest as a gardens tour hub. Explore the customs, furniture, and ceramics of liquid entertainment. Page 23 t
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Special music events mark the holiday season. t Page 34
Calendar of Events • 31 There’s lots to do with a trio of holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas—all at Old Salem. Don’t miss a day.
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welcome to the generation at old salem There’s nothing “old” about 2oo years of history. Come see what’s young at Old Salem and join the New Benefactors, a group of young professionals who come together to support Old Salem and enjoy social, educational and special events.
To find out more visit oldsalem.org /new-benefactors
From the President
Dear Friends,
Looking back over the past six months, I am struck by the impressive list of events and programs that Old Salem Museums & Gardens produced for our friends and community. Last spring you came to participate in a whole series of events surrounding George Washington’s visit to Salem, a new vintage car show, programming related to the “Art in Clay” exhibit (including the 2011 Founders Gala), the “Art in Clay” exhibit itself, and a host of other classes, concerts, seminars, and lectures. On July 4th we hosted our first United States Naturalization Ceremony where you joined us to welcome over 100 new citizens to our country. I’m happy to report that we are not losing any momentum, as you’ll see in this issue of Old Salem Museums & Gardens Magazine. You’ll learn about our exciting schedule of holiday events for the entire family and interesting stories about what we do and why we do it. You’ll also find a summary of this year’s annual report. You can view the entire report by visiting www.oldsalem.org/make-a-gift.html. In addition to our traditional Christmas programming—featuring a reprise of last year’s wildly successful concert with the Winston-Salem Symphony—Old Salem is working to bring you new experiences in a number of areas of interest. You’ll learn, among other things, about a new garden focus for the iconic Miksch House on Main Street, celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the St. Philips brick church, and our popular Halloween evening tours, trick-or-treating, and pumpkin-carving activities. A new MESDA exhibit, “Our Spirited Ancestors,” explores alcoholic beverages in early America and what their drink of choice (and how they drank it) said about their social standing. Associate Curator Daniel Ackermann relied heavily on the Old Salem Library and MESDA Research Center to help him produce “Our Spirited Ancestors.” Looking to the future, a substantial gift from long-time supporter Tom Gray will enable us to vastly improve the facilities for our library and research center. This project is one of many that are being explored as part of our initiative to create twenty-first-century facilities and experiences for Old Salem and MESDA visitors. The Anne P. and Thomas A. Gray Library and MESDA Research Center will be an important and lasting legacy of their passionate support of our mission. In closing, I also thank you. Without you we would not be able to perform the important functions of education, restoration, conservation, and preservation that have made Old Salem a world-class museum for over sixty years. Whether you attended the Founders Gala, registered for a seminar, became a Friend for the first time—or supported us in any other way—I would like to thank you on behalf of the entire staff here at Old Salem Museums & Gardens. And, as always, I look forward to seeing you on the square.
old salem museums & gardens administration Lee French President & CEO Eric Hoyle Vice President Administration & CFO Tom Connors Vice President Development John Larson Vice President Restoration Robert Leath Vice President Collections & Research Paula Locklair Vice President Education
Lee French, President & CEO Old Salem Museums & Gardens Summer/Fall 2011
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A Cornerstone of the Community Since 1861
St. Philips Brick Church to Celebrate
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hough African Americans in Salem and the nearby region had worshiped in their own log church for forty-two years, by 1861 attendance growth saw the old building bursting at the seams. Despite the cost and the turbulent times—the first shots of the Civil War were heard only months before— the cornerstone for a new church was laid on August 24, 1861. Today, the brick St. Philips church is the oldest standing African American church in North Carolina. Indicative of the unique relationship between European Salem Moravians and the enslaved and free African American Moravians, the architectural design of the Greek Revival structure was nearly indistinguishable from other churches constructed nearby during the 1950s and 60s. A new pulpit and pews were built and the church was topped by a steeple. A capacity crowd attended the church’s opening services, which included a lovefeast, on December 15, 1861. Special activities at St. Philips and throughout Old Salem on Thursday, December 15, 2011, will commemorate the 150th anniversary of that first, celebratory service in the brick church. Director of African American Programming Cheryl Harry has planned both daytime and evening events for the commemoration. “We’ll be seeking to tie descendants of the original congregations back to the church where we can,” she says. “For instance, we know of Dr. Patricia Bailey, a missionary who is descended from Timothy. . . We hope to involve these people with this historic moment.” On the schedule is a lovefeast that will be conducted by the Salem Creek Regional Conference of Churches and music
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by the Moravian Brass Band, both open to the public. An evening event will combine inspirational messages, music, and a candlelight memorial.
A Sign of Changing Times The advent of a separate church to be used by African Americans, enslaved and free, marked a shift in the relationships in the community of Salem. From the town’s creation in 1766 and Church ownership of slaves, Salem residents worked, worshipped, and were buried together until attitudes in town and outside of Wachovia began to deteriorate in the early 1800s. By 1822, the Salem Female Missionary Society saw a need for religious opportunity for African Americans, chiefly enslaved people, and asked the Provincial Director of African American Programming Cheryl Harry ushers campers from Sharon Baptist Church in Stoneville, NC into the brick church for handson activities.
150 Years in December Far left: Circa-1880 view of the brick St. Philips Church, before the front addition and with the log church (right with steeple and chimney) still in place. Center: 1880s view of the brick St. Philips Church with photographer Tom Hege of Salem standing in front. Near Left: There are three components to the St. Philips complex: the 1861/1890 brick church, the reconstructed 1823 log church, and the eighteenth-century graveyard.
Elders Conference to address the matter. The Conference called on Brother Abraham Steiner, a veteran of mission service. A first service in March 1822 at the home of enslaved African Americans Bodney and Phoebe led to the construction of a small log church. In September 1823, thirty enslaved and free African American volunteers raised the logs to start the church. It was consecrated on December 28th with the church band, dignitaries, and about ninety congregants. Through the ups and downs of the next four decades, the log building served its African American attendees. Though the worshippers often followed the Moravian faith, that wasn’t always the case. Squire and his wife, for instance, were Baptists. But, as in later years, all were welcomed.
Growth and Contributions The new 1861 brick church provided the solid base that took its congregation through the Civil War and beyond. In the 1860 census, 418 enslaved and ten free African Americans were recorded in the Salem District. Many of them found a haven and a social gathering place in the brick church. It was just over three years later when, on May 21, 1865, a capacity crowd heard the Rev. Mr. Clark of the 10th Regiment, U.S. Cavalry, share the President’s proclamation that the slave population of North Carolina was now free. Soon, freedmen Alexander Vogler and Lewis Hege led the community to build the first schoolhouse in Forsyth County dedicated to the education of African American children (1867). Across the creek Summer/Fall 2011
from St. Philips, in 1872, African Americans were permitted to purchase lots, forming a neighborhood first called Liberia, then Happy Hill. Because its Sunday School provided an important link in the community’s educational offerings, the church expanded again in 1890. Classrooms were built over a portion of an earlier strangers’ graveyard. The graves of three Revolutionary War soldiers can be seen today from inside the church. After ninety years in its historic church home, St. Philips held its last formal service in 1952. Today the St. Philips congregation remains active in another location. Full-scale archaeology and restoration on its brick home began in the 1990s. Today, the reconstructed log church and restored brick church host tours for visitors, adding depth to the story of life in Salem and illuminating the lives of those early African Americans. The buildings also host community groups, lectures, film discussions, and special events, bringing a new era of service to the south end of Church Street. m Bill Cissna is a freelance writer and playwright. He lives in Kernersville, North Carolina.
Interesting Facts About St. Philips • The log church and brick church were called the African Moravian Church until December 20, 1914, when, at a Christmas lovefeast, Bishop Edward Rondthaler named the church St. Philips. • The congregation moved to Happy Hill in 1952. In 1959, a chapel was built there. The church moved to Bon Air Avenue in 1967, due to a highway project. • The brick church has the only cornerstone in Salem containing a document, which includes the phrase: “Jefferson Davis being Provisional President of the Confederate States of America.” • Though these two churches in Salem served primarily African Americans after 1823, all its pastors were white until Nicaraguan native and lay minister George A. Hall was named pastor in 1946.
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A Celestial Evening
of Celebration
O l d S a l e m ’ s 2 0 1 1 F o u n d e r s G a l a
A Claire & Hudnall Christopher, Stewart Butler, Nick Bragg
Drs. Katherine & Tony Atala
Brian Stokes Mitchell & Sarah Turner
Ed Pleasants, Betsy & Jim Bethune, Nancy Pleasants
Tony & Jackie Montag with Robert Leath 8
spectacular moonrise escorted the guests of Old Salem’s 2011 Founders Gala over the festively decorated covered bridge to the Visitor Center. The night of the gala, March 19, 2011, saw the moon come closer to the Earth than at any other time during its orbit, an astronomical event called a “Supermoon.” Ensuring a memorable evening for all, gala guests were treated to another celestial treat after their meal: a mesmerizing performance by a Broadway “Superstar,” Brian Stokes Mitchell. This year’s Founders Gala celebrated the exhibit “Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware,” which made its North Carolina debut at the event. More than two hundred guests arrived at the Horton Museum Center to explore the approximately 120 pieces of masterfully decorated slipware, sculptural bottles, refined creamware, and faience that are but part of the rich artistic legacy of North Carolina’s first earthenware potters. After cocktails and the debut of “Art in Clay,” the evening continued over the bridge with dinner in the Visitor Center, which was transformed into a sophisticated dining room complete with stunning flower arrangements and table settings. The Copey Hanes & Scotty Cramer sumptuous meal equaled the exquisite surroundings, and anticipation grew palpable as show time grew near. After a decadent dessert course, the diners moved to the Gray Auditorium, where Tony Award-winning actor and singer Brian Stokes Mitchell took the stage. Dubbed “The Last Leading Man” by The New York Times, Mr. Mitchell has been noted for his performances in Broadway productions such as Man of La Mancha, Kiss Me Kate, and South Pacific. He enthralled the audience with his crooning of jazz standards, beloved show tunes, and an engaging rendition of the bossa nova classic “Waters of March.” Ever the showman, Mr. Mitchell spoke eloquently from the stage throughout the performance about the importance of museums such as Old Salem and his personal connections to many of the songs he performed. The Founders Gala is Old Salem Museums & Gardens’ celebration of the men and women whose determination, work, and insight preserved the Moravian town of Salem. The presenting sponsor of this year’s gala was Wells Fargo The Private Bank. We thank Wells Fargo and all of the Friends of Old Salem who attended the gala and made the evening a “super” evening of world-class exhibits, dining, and entertainment. m Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Dr. Gene Adcock & his wife CarolAnn
Johanna Brown & Luke Beckerdite
Dr. Allston Stubbs & his wife Jean Olive
David Hobbs & Gail Lybrook
Bob Pearl & Ann Hall Wauford
Nan Crawford & Paul Fulton
Bill & Judy Watson
Martha and Linwood Davis
Alan & Peggy Joines Ann and Borden Hanes
Sandlin & Hunter Douglas Summer/Fall 2011
J. D. Wilson & Tom Connors
Aurelia Eller, Lee French, & Jane Gray
John & Mary Louise Burress
Allan Holland & Bill Womble 9
A n n e P. a n d T h o m a s A. G r a y L i b r a r y a n d M E S D A
The Paper Trail Begins Some of our museum’s most essential and intrinsic valuables live in a basement… for now.
by Bill Cissna
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ince 1965, a former Kroger supermarket on South Main Street—now known as the Frank L. Horton Museum Center—has housed a museum on its main floor that is thoroughly dedicated to preserving and interpreting southern decorative arts. Lesser known to the casual visitor to the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) at Old Salem, or even to some regulars, are the equally valuable
museum holdings that literally never see the light of day. Not long after MESDA opened, it became clear that the books, photographs, and growing resources of data gathered in support of both MESDA and Old Salem had to have a home. Conveniently, that old Kroger supermarket had a basement. Soon, both a library and a research center began to grow there. While both spaces
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in the Basement collect highly specialized materials compared to a regular public library, they both serve researchers near and far, day in and day out, with the aid of a dedicated staff hidden away from public view. Before long, though, both operations will be moved to a more public view, when space in the Horton Museum Center is converted into a state-of-the-art library and research center facility. The project was made possible after longtime supporter Tom Gray made a significant pledge earlier this year of nearly $2 million to fund converting the space to its new uses. Tom’s gift establishes an endowment to support a rare book room in the library and includes his own important collection of North Carolina books and manuscripts from circa 1590 to 1860. Ragan Folan, chairman of Old Salem’s Board of Trustees, made the announcement of the gift during the museum’s annual meeting held May 19. She thanked Tom “on behalf of the board of trustees, staff and the thousands upon thousands of people who will benefit from your generosity for years to come.” She added that the new library and research center will be named The Anne P. and Thomas A. Gray Library and MESDA Research Center in honor of Tom and his mother. While both the library and research center A significant gift from long-time Old Salem supporter Tom Gray enables the museum to convert space in the Horton Museum Center for a state-of-the-art library and research center. Summer/Fall 2011
are named in honor of Tom and his mother, Director of Research June Lucas explains that the library and the research center are two separate and distinct entities. While a researcher might visit both places, June says that each has its own specific purpose and target. “The library’s primary function is to support the staff of Old Salem and MESDA. We are constantly on the lookout for books that will add to our areas of focus, and the staff knows we’ll do our best to add books that they uncover, too.” The MESDA research center, on the other hand, houses information about southern craftsmen and their products and is an invaluable resource for anyone investigating the South. Primarily made up of bound volumes, the library’s very specialized collection covers North Carolina history (both before and after the arrival of Moravians in 1753); the history of the Moravian Church (in North Carolina and elsewhere around the world); and southern decora-
Director of Research June Lucas (left) and Librarian Michele Doyle peruse the stacks of the Old Salem library.
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The Paper Trail Begins in the Basement continued
tive arts. The library also includes six cases of rare books. Like other books in the collection, these volumes—many of them out of print and extremely hard to find—are conserved as funds are available. With the help of volunteers, Librarian Michele Doyle rides herd on the crowded shelves. “While our own staff is our first priority,” Michele says, “we see lots of graduate students, seniors at Salem College, genealogists, and even the occasional visitor touring the museums will stop by. An added benefit of having graduate student researchers using our resources is that we
normally get a finished copy of their papers— which in turn become part of our holdings.” Genealogists and others with connections to Salem and Wachovia can tap into the library’s family records, photos, and other materials including files on each of Salem’s historical lots. There is also a collection of index cards assembled by Old Salem’s first director of restoration
Archival Treasures CRIME AND PUNISHMENT “At the superior court, Baldwin County, which sat at Milledgeville last week, a Mrs. Palmer, who seems to have been rather glib of tongue, was indicted, tried, convicted—and in pursuance of the sentence of the court was punished by being publicly ducked in the Oconee, for scolding.” —Reported from an Augusta, Georgia newspaper in the
Frederick Town Herald, Frederick Town, Maryland, 16 November 1811
ENTERTAINMENT “Sportsmen, Attention! A BAG FOX will be let loose at Mr. Cunningham’s (formerly Tonson’s Tavern) on Saturday the 19th inst. at 10 o’clock in the forenoon. — Gentlemen Sportsmen are invited to attend.”
—From The Whig, Baltimore, Maryland, 16 November 1808
ANECDOTE “Sensibility. – A lady who made pretensions to the most refined feelings, went to her butcher to remonstrate with him on his cruel practices. ‘How,’ said she, ‘can you be so barbarous, as to put innocent little lambs to death?’ ‘Why not! madam,’ said the butcher; ‘you would not eat them alive, would you.’ ”
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Director of the Research Center Kim May (right) and Researcher Martha Rowe are on the vanguard of southern decorative arts studies.
—From the Frederick Town Herald, Frederick Town, Maryland, 16 March 1816
and MESDA co-founder Frank Horton that documents Wachovia residents, as well as subject cards covering categories such as Salem’s sawmill, cemeteries, brewery, and so on. Beginning in the 1940s, Frank Horton and his mother toured the South widely in search of a context for the decorative arts objects and people who created them. Before computers, or even electric typewriters, Horton brought his details together on typed index cards documenting the craftsmen of the early South. They’re supported by the photos and data sheets of 20,000 individual objects, and a set of subject file cards with intriguing gleanings of cultural life before the Civil War. Together with later additions, these resources provide clues and confirmations for researchers around the world. Old Salem Museums & Gardens
“We’re often the beginning, not the end, for many researchers,” says Kim May, the research center manager. “But practically all southern decorative arts publications these days have involved a visit here by their authors, or they’ve used images we own.”
Digitizing the Collection For the most part, the library and research center require a personal visit to review their holdings. Books and materials cannot be checked out like a public library. The research staff, including associates Martha Rowe and Zara Phillips, can handle small research inquiries that come in by e-mail or phone. As time and budgets have allowed, the holdings are becoming digital, too. A number of historical photos, the library’s catalog, and the craftsmen database of over 83,000 artisans can be searched online so users can determine whether an in-person visit is needed. Go to www.mesda. org and click on the “Research” heading if you’d like to do your own inquiry. Fees for research by staff are also outlined on the website. Martha Rowe, a 35-year veteran of the research center, remembers the early days when the center was a small room across the hall from Frank Horton’s office. Like many of the early researchers, she worked four hours a day culling data
from microfilm that had been gathered from state archives, the Mormon library, Readex, and other sources. “Frank would only let us read film for four hours,” she recalls, “because he believed longer spells were hard on our eyes. We also took MESDA guide training, not because we would conduct tours but to help us know what we were looking for. We were especially interested in wills, estate records, and inventories,” which would help establish the provenance of southern decorative objects. “Even though we had to have a custom program created for our specific needs in the beginning,” Martha says, “it became much easier for us when computers came along. With the ability to sort and retrieve, we could find things so much quicker.” Converting the manually typed craftsmen cards, which were often typed on both sides, was done in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The cards were transported to Chapel Hill in a truck. A machine that could scan 225 cards each minute processed a total of 250,000 cards. The research center plans to make more information available in the future. “The next project on our list is that collection of 20,000 object photographs,” Kim notes. Funding for that project is being sought through private foundations or a federal agency such as the NEH. As each portion of the collection is created in a digital copy, the staff becomes a bit more relieved. “A fire, though it has never happened, is always a worry,” June says. “Now we know those cards are not our only record, even as they have become artifacts in their own right.” m Bill Cissna is a freelance writer and playwright. He lives in Kernersville, North Carolina.
Library and Research Center by the Numbers
20,000 Volumes held in the library
83,000 Artisans and craftspeople identified working before 1860 in 127 different trades from seven southern states
20,000
Objects photographed (furniture, paintings, ceramics, metalwork, and more)
3,500 Rolls of microfilm stored in cabinets (some of them yet to be read and studied)
1,750 Callers and visitors served annually by both facilities
The lives of over 80,000 southern artisans and craftsmen are documented on index cards cataloged in the research center. Summer/Fall 2011
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Bespoke Objects New to the Collections by Robert A. Leath
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hile 18th- and 19th-century craftsmen produced the majority of their objects for the mainstream market, they also catered to select clients who commissioned specially made items for their personal use. These objects could be more highly decorated than those offered to the general public. They might feature the name or initials of the patron or perhaps memorialize the exact year it was ordered and made. In the period, these objects were referred to as “bespoke,” meaning they were privately ordered and customized to the specifications of the client. Recently, MESDA has been fortunate to acquire a number of highly significant bespoke objects. m
Surveyor’s Compass 1819 Jonathan Simpson Bardstown, Kentucky Brass, silver, steel, and glass L: 14-11/16"; W: 6-5/8" James C. Willcox, Jr., Silver Purchase Fund (Acc. 5629)
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In 1819, James Kerr McGoodwin of Logan County, Kentucky procured this exceptional surveyor’s compass from the silversmith Jonathan Simpson of Bardstown. It is engraved with McGoodwin’s initials, “JKM,” and considered the finest and most elaborate of all the known compasses made by Simpson. McGoodwin was born to Scots Irish parents in Middle Tennessee and in 1795 moved to Kentucky. In 1819, he began the process of surveying for himself more than 25 land patents located in present-day Simpson County, Kentucky, and in 1822 became the county’s official surveyor.
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High Chest In 1796, George and Barbara Foust commissioned this well-made high chest from a local cabinetmaker. Its most prominent feature is the sulfur inlay with George and Barbara’s initials and the year of manufacture, 1796. The Fousts were well-to-do members of the German community in present-day Alamance County yet reached outside their ethnic sphere to a nearby Quaker cabinetmaker named Joseph Wells. Based on new research by MESDA’s director of research, June Lucas, the row of arched drawers across the top illustrate the strong Chester County, Pennsylvania influence on Quaker-made furniture in Piedmont North Carolina.
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1796 Attributed to Joseph Wells Alamance County, North Carolina Walnut and tulip poplar H: 56"; W: 41-1/2"; D: 20-1/4" MESDA Purchase Fund (Acc. 5568)
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Corner Cupboard 1828 Bladen County, North Carolina Yellow pine H: 109"; W: 47"; D: 18-1/2" MESDA Purchase Fund (Acc. 5650)
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In 1828, wealthy planter John Brown of Bladen County hired a local carpenter to construct this corner cupboard for Oakland Plantation. The cupboard is simply made of yellow pine with cut nails, but fancifully painted with sea monsters, pinwheels, and quarter fans. The door to the lower compartment has an added flourish of John Brown’s name and the date, 1828. A two-story brick house with expansive porches, Oakland Plantation still stands on a bluff overlooking the Cape Fear River between Wilmington and Fayetteville.
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Frontis Page In 1733, a wealthy young planter from South Carolina, John Drayton, traveled to Europe and procured a set of thirty-six beautifully drawn watercolors depicting the native birds of Europe and North America. For his drawings, Drayton commissioned one of the most prominent artists working in London, George Edwards. The frontis page to the set features the year it was ordered, 1733, and Drayton’s name in bold script. Shortly after his return to Carolina, Drayton undertook his most famous project, the completion of his family’s Palladian mansion, Drayton Hall.
1733 George Edwards London, England Ink on Paper H: 13-10/16"; W: 11" Gift of James D. Didier (Acc. 5531)
Vireo, or Red Eyed Fly Catcher Circa 1733 George Edwards, London, England Watercolor on Paper H: 10-7/16"; W: 9-3 /8" Anonymous Gift (Acc. 4763.2)
Robert A. Leath is Vice President, Collections & Research and Chief Curator at Old Salem Museums & Gardens
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old salem museums & gardens
dear friends,
Looking out the window at the streets of Old Salem’s historic district, I catch a glimpse of a group of visitors in shorts and flip flops near the water pump on the Square. Summer has been unusually hot this year, and the water pump has been a popular gathering spot. I can’t help but think about the early Salem settlers and how they managed to cope with North Carolina’s heat and humidity as they went about their daily tasks. No air conditioning. No trips to the beach. No tank tops and sandals for them. They were a resilient, determined lot, purposeful in their approach to life. They took care of one another, and their sense of community and faith created a tightly knit society that enabled them to weather the hardships of life in the North Carolina backwoods. Although their lives were very different from what we enjoy today, there is so much that we can learn from them, and, if we stop and think about it for a moment, there are values that we share and have in common with the early Moravians and pioneers of the American frontier. The Moravians of early Salem placed a high priority on education for all. They deeply appreciated the arts, not only as a means of expressing their faith, but also for the beauty and joy that the arts brought to their lives. Astute in business and commerce, they were adept and successful entrepreneurs. And, while they sought to keep their traditions intact in order to bond their society together, they also prized innovation and new technologies that improved their daily lives and helped to define their place within the larger context of American life. In many ways, we are no different today. I want to provide you with a recap of the past year because it is an important one, but keep these values in mind. I will return to them shortly. Last year, we celebrated the 60th anniversary of our incorporation as Old Salem, Inc., a nonprofit organization established in 1950 by a small band of visionaries determined not only to preserve the incredible historic properties, architecture, and landscape of Salem, but also the values and traditions of its early residents. Old Salem held a Community Day on June 12, opening up our historic tours and buildings for the public, free-of-charge. And as a salute to the era in which Old Salem was created, we adopted a 1950s theme on the Square with a display of vintage cars, an Elvis tribute artist, and hoola hoop contests. An additional Community Day was held on September 11, with free access to our buildings and tours once again, and a bike criterium. The anachronistic introduction of 1950s activities and a bike race within the historic district was intentional – Old Salem is a public space that we are happy to share with the community in a variety of ways, and these events build upon our concept of developing Old Salem as a ‘third place’ for families and friends.
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This past year, our Education division developed new educational programming called “Science Alive in Old Salem.” Moravians of Salem had an advanced understanding of science and technology in many of its forms – agriculture, astronomy, botany, surveying, architecture, manufacturing, and medicine. Science was a necessary tool to solve the problems of everyday life. So our staff created a number of hands-on science demonstrations for a pilot program of all-day science activities throughout the historic district. We introduced two “Science Alive” days this past year to more than 1,500 schoolchildren who learned, among other things, what elements in gun powder make it explode, how to use ashes to make lye soap, how to dye fabrics using natural materials, and how to light a fire without matches. Its remarkable success not only paves the way for more days of science for school groups, but also serves as a blueprint for the future integration of science into our daily historical interpretations. The Gardens of Old Salem are a popular focus for many of our visitors, and so the Restoration division has responded with several initiatives that will not
shared values, shared dreams
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only emphasize historic horticulture practices, but will also demonstrate their relevance to modern-day local food movements and community gardening. We kicked off this new programming with a series of free spring and summer workshops on a variety of topics, but even bigger plans – including the unveiling of a horticulture center – will arrive this fall. Art in Clay: Masterworks of North Carolina Earthenware began its national tour last September at the Milwaukee Art Museum to critical acclaim, and remained there through January 2011. In late March 2011, it opened in Winston-Salem at the Frank L. Horton Center in Old Salem. I hope those of you who are local residents had a chance to see this spectacular pottery collection. As you read this, it has been carefully packed for the next leg of its journey – Colonial Williamsburg. To coincide with the March debut of “Art in Clay” locally, Old Salem held its second Founders Gala, and what a night it was! More than 200 people attended the exhibition’s premiere, enjoyed an elegant dinner on the Visitor Center’s concourse, and were treated to a special concert featuring Broadway singing sensation, Brian Stokes Mitchell. Now more than ever, partnerships are essential to the delivery of educational and artistic programs of excellence. In addition to our current collaborations with the University of Virginia, UNC-Chapel Hill, UNC-Greensboro, Salem Academy and College, Home Moravian Church, the Moravian Music Foundation, the Arts Council, and others, we forged new partnerships with the Winston-Salem Symphony and classical radio station WDAV in December 2010 to present a one-of-a-kind Christmas symphonic concert. Our James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium provided an intimate setting for the Symphony’s seasonal selections of classical music, including an original work by local composer Margaret Sandresky. WDAV recorded this concert for subsequent broadcast on Christmas Eve, enabling us to share this beautiful music with a broader audience. We plan to present a special Christmas concert annually and seek to expand our broadcast range in the upcoming year to reach even more listeners. This annual report would not be complete without some mention of the financial picture that Old Salem has faced in the past year. All of our divisions were charged with the difficult task of adhering to very lean budgets without compromising program excellence, and I think that they have done an extraordinary job. Our retail enterprises are making positive contributions to the Museum’s general operations. And, despite the flagging economy, our unrestricted contributions continue to be stable, thanks, in great part, to the loyal and generous support of our donors. I invite you to take a look at the financial statements in this report, where you will see a reduction in our debt and our operating deficit, and a much improved bottom line.
Now, let’s return to our conversation about values. As I mentioned last year, our staff has been examining ways in which to re-vitalize our interpretive experiences for 21st century audiences, while holding true to the very unique story of our Moravian settlers. How do we tie their traditions, their stories, their values to the modern-day world with relevance and energy? This past year, our staff met with colleagues and peers from the fields of history, technology, media, and education to address these questions. What has emerged from these discussions is the development of an ambitious plan that will unfold over the next five years – telling the Salem story in the context of American history and with an eye to illustrating specific themes: • Pioneers: Exploration, Migration and Settlement • Religion and Governance • Commerce and Economy • Material Culture and Quality of Life • Race, Gender and Human Rights We’ll be looking at ways to introduce these themes into the interpretative experience. And we’ll be bringing our stories to the public in very different ways – through the cross-pollination of disciplines, through drama and storytelling, and through the introduction of technology. All of these methods will be undertaken with an eye toward our Strategic Transformation Initiative: to concentrate on our best museum assets; to develop Old Salem as a ‘third place’ for visitors; to increase our special classes, events and partnerships; and to accelerate the use of technology in marketing and our programming. Last year was but a glimpse of what is to come! On behalf of the staff and board of Old Salem Museums & Gardens, I extend our gratitude to you – our visitors, our scholars, our collectors, our donors, our friends – for your generous support and encouragement during the past year. As always, we welcome your ideas and suggestions, and look forward to sharing the Old Salem experience and its values with you. Sincerely,
Lee French President and CEO
old salem museums & gardens
old salem, incorporated
statement of
financial position february 28, 2o11 with comparative totals for february 28, 2o1o
assets
Unrestricted
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
2o11
Cash and cash equivalents
2o1o $180,745
$53,037
$12,208
Pledges and grants receivable
Accounts receivable
$105,877
$70,750
Inventories
$522,890
Publications in progress
$130,291
$112,280
Investments
$16,416,757
Temporary cash investments Property and equipment
$4,642,583
$17,158,742
$65,245
$74,834
$306,918
$829,469
$522,890
$514,971
$112,280
$90,851
$38,218,082
$36,155,110
$564,646
$564,646
$746,736
$31,955,207
$31,955,207
$34,215,903
$292,557
$263,332
Beneficial interest
$292,557
Other assets
$84,711
$5,449
Total Assets
$49,815,405
$5,023,547
$73,409
($64,120)
$17,289,033
$90,160
$84,831
$72,127,985
$73,156,782
liabilities Checks in excess of cash on deposit Term loan payable Line of credit payable
$9,289
$1,599,992
$1,599,992
$461,000
$461,000
Accounts payable
$94,881
Accrued expenses
$282,827
Deferred revenue
$103,794
Total Liabilities
$2,615,903
$15,055
$4,000,000
$109,936
$224,711
$282,827
$340,201
$48,300
$152,094
$35,000
($765)
$2,615,138
$4,599,912
($8,494,001)
($8,494,001)
($9,652,870)
Net investment in plant
$34,069,517
$34,069,517
$36,298,638
Quasi endowment, general
$12,241,845
$12,241,845
$12,074,705
Quasi endowment, MESDA
$9,382,141
$9,382,141
$8,206,111
net assets Unrestricted Undesignated net assets (deficit) Board-designated for:
Temporarily restricted
$5,024,312
Permanently restricted Total Net Assets
TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS
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$5,024,312
$4,390,059
$17,289,033
$17,289,033
$17,240,227
$47,199,502
$5,024,312
$17,289,033
$69,512,847
$68,556,870
$49,815,405
$5,023,547
$17,289,033
$72,127,985
$73,156,782
shared values, shared dreams
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
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statement of activities old salem, incorporated february 28, 2o11 with comparative totals for february 28, 2o1o
support & revenue
Temporarily Restricted
Permanently Restricted
2o11
2o1o
$782,592
$782,592
$784,605
Realized gain (loss) on sale of investments
$2,782,890
$2,782,890
($572,324)
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments
$1,527,403
$1,527,403
$9,521,795
Admissions
Gain (loss) on disposal of assets Investment income Miscellaneous revenue
Unrestricted
($1,195,839)
$7,515
($1,188,324)
$527,785
$1,005,280
$217
$1,005,497
$938,319
$19,405
$2,800
$19,405
Museum classes and special events Enterprise sales Publications Rental
$103,660
$103,660
$107,873
$2,526,542
$2,526,542
$2,504,827
$22,580
$22,580
$28,691
$142,051
$153,059
Research fees
$137,051 $1,092
$1,092
$1,842
Royalties
$2,950
$2,950
$1,260
$7,728,338
$14,000,532
$1,041,942
$1,086,121
Total
$5,000
$7,715,606
$12,732
$858,120
$135,016
Gifts and grants: Contributions
$48,806
Donated services and supplies
$2,884
Grants: City grant
$48,750
Private foundations
$65,004
Net assets released from restriction Total gifts and grants
TOTAL SUPPORT & REVENUE
$72,090
$48,750
$50,000
$137,094
$231,092
($414,415)
$414,415
$557,459
$621,521
$48,806
$1,227,786
$1,370,097
$8,273,065
$634,253
$48,806
$8,956,124
$15,370,629
expenses Programs
$6,062,036
$6,062,036
$5,998,325
Administration
$1,376,210
$1,376,210
$1,830,109
$561,901
$561,901
$429,948
TOTAL EXPENSES
$8,000,147
$8,000,147
$8,258,382
CHANGE IN NET ASSETS
$272,918
$955,977
$7,112,247
Fundraising
Net assets, beginning
NET ASSETS, ENDING
Summer/Fall 2011
$634,253
$48,806
$46,926,584
$4,390,059
$17,240,227
$68,556,870
$61,444,623
$47,199,502
$5,024,312
$17,289,033
$69,512,847
$68,556,870
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D allas E vel y n S in k 1 9 0 7 – 2 0 1 0
The Joy in Her Work
It may be hard to believe, but not everyone looks forward to retirement.
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hat was certainly the case with Dallas Evelyn Sink, a longtime interpreter at Old Salem Museums & Gardens who retired at the age of 96. Dallas probably would have stayed longer, but a broken foot, the result of a car accident, left her without mobility and transportation. She harnessed her boundless energy in other pursuits. And that was how many of her friends came to describe her: energetic, determined, and straightforward—a person with a zest for life who found joy and pride in a job well-done. These were traits she learned while growing up on a farm in Davidson County and carried with her throughout life. A graduate of Salem College, she became a schoolteacher in Forsyth County. A former student remembers her as a stern but excellent instructor who preferred the old-fashioned technique of repetition in her classes, a technique that would serve her well in the years ahead. After 44 years of teaching, Dallas retired and began a new career—as a costumed interpreter at Old Salem. Fellow interpreters recount with amusement her insistent use of repetition with school groups at Old Salem, which garnered eye rolls, snickers… and results. An inspiration to friends and coworkers, Dallas looked forward to each day at Old Salem and held herself to very high standards, whether tending to the fire for hearthside cooking or leading groups of schoolchildren. After retiring from Old Salem, she devoted her time and talents to Centenary United Methodist Church and volunteering at the store at Brookridge Retirement Community where she lived. When asked the secret to her longevity, she replied that it was the goodness of God, her good health, and joy and pride in her work. “And the fact that I never married,” she laughingly added. When Dallas died in June 2010 at the age of 103, she left a lasting legacy to the three organizations that mattered most to her: Salem College, Centenary Church, and Old Salem. Frugal and hardworking, Dallas Sink left a bequest that will substantially benefit educational programs and activities at Old Salem, one of the places where she found fellowship, friendship, and joy in her work. m If you would like to include Old Salem in your will or estate plans, please contact Tom Connors at (336) 721-7327.
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Spirited Ancestors Our
by Daniel Kurt Ackermann
The Decorative Art of Drink
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n 1774, a group of women in Edenton, North Carolina resolved to boycott English tea. News of this “Edenton Tea Party” quickly reached London, and in 1775 a satirical print entitled “A Society of Patriotic Ladies at Edenton, North Carolina” was published. The print depicts the women of Edenton throwing away their tea, while in the background, framed by the window, two ladies replace the tea in their diet by tossing back a bowl of punch. continued on page 24
“A Society of Patriotic Ladies at Edenton in North Carolina,” Attributed to Phillip Dawe (d. 1832), London, England, 1775, Ink on paper, HOA: 18" • Gift of Thomas A. Gray in memory of Ralph Philip Hanes, Jr. (Acc. 5635)
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Wine Bottle Fragment, 1766, England, Glass HOA: 2-1/4", WOA: 1-1/4" • Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John Bivins (Acc. 2517) • Discovered in Brunswick, North Carolina in the 1950s, this seal bears the name of William Dry, the port’s wealthy collector of customs.
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ea or punch? Caffeine or alcohol? By the end of the 18th century the choice of drink carried deep moral implications. Before inexpensive tea became available in the second half of the 18th century, however, alcoholic beverages—ranging from homemade cider to distilled spirits—were the safest form of hydration. Rich or poor, black or white, virtually everyone drank alcohol in 18th-century America. The average early American drank nearly twenty gallons of alcohol a year. They drank when they woke up. They drank while they ate. They drank while they worked. And they drank while they socialized. Our spirited ancestors saw the world through a boozy haze crowded with the decorative arts of drink. What type of alcohol one drank and how one drank it
Saturday Seminar Our Spirited Ancestors: The Decorative Art of Drink Saturday, November 12 Explore the customs, furniture, and ceramics associated with the art of liquid entertaining in the early South with speakers Dennis Pogue, Vice President of Preservation at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, who oversaw the reconstruction of George Washington’s Whisky Distillery; Robert Hunter, the editor of Ceramics in America; and Daniel Ackermann, the exhibit’s curator. For more information visit MESDA.org/events or call 336-721-7360.
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Wine Siphon, 1750–1800, Mid-Atlantic United States. Loan courtesy of MESDA Advisory Board member Andy Williams
defined their place in society. The jugs, cups, glasses, cellarets, and other decorative arts associated with drinking were just as important as what they contained. The distance between the maker and drinker of an alcoholic beverage might be as near as a few feet, or as far as thousands of miles. Wealthy planters could afford to import wine, ales, and spirits from abroad. An opportunity for conspicuous consumption, the elite could decant imported wine into bottles— some customized with their personal seals—using tools as elegant as a silver wine siphon or funnel. However, the majority of the alcohol consumed in the South in the early 18th century was made at home. A 1744 Virginia manuscript cookbook in the MESDA collection contains dozens of alcoholic recipes: from Jane Randolph’s recipe for making ale to instructions on making seventeen different kinds of wine. Ciders, wines, and ales could be made at home, but whiskies and other distilled beverages required stills and other specialized equipment. Technological advances in the middle of the 18th century made it cheaper and easier to produce spoilproof beverages with high alcohol content. Across the southern backcountry, various grain-derived alcohols found their way into ceramic storage vessels produced by potters like the Cain family of Sullivan County, Tennessee. One example in MESDA’s collection is inscribed “John Wolfe,” “True Blue,” and “1826.” These inscriptions may refer to John Wolfe of nearby Scott County, Virginia, who at his death left his son Old Salem Museums & Gardens
to the Cain family of potters, Sullivan County, Tennessee, Lead-glazed earthenware • HOA: 15-3/4", DIA: 7-1/2", CIR: 37-1/2". MESDA Purchase Fund (Acc. 5460)
Wine Funnel, 1800–10,
Mug, Westerwald, Germany, 1700–30, Stoneware, HOA:
Possibly Charleston, South Carolina. Loan courtesy of MESDA Advisory Board member Andy Williams
5-1/2" • Gift of Frank L. Horton (Acc. 2894) • Brought from Europe by John Michael Zeigler, an early settler of Ebenezer, Georgia, this heavily decorated mug was handed down in his family until it became part of the MESDA collection.
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Isaac “my stills, tubs, barrels, cider mill and other implements connected with my distillery.” Once alcohol reached its final destination—whether it was Caribbean rum, European wine, or homebrewed cider—the drinker had choices about how to store it, serve it, and drink it. Lockable cellarets, most often located in a dining room, were more prevalent in southern households than in northern ones, and contained sets of bottles filled with gin, brandy, or other alcoholic beverages ready for mixing and consuming. Often spirits would be mixed with water, sugar, fruit, and spices to make punch. In the 18th century, punch was a social Summer/Fall 2011
beverage, drunk in the company of friends out of a communal bowl. Other drinks, like cider, ale, or wine would be served in individual cups. Bowls and cups gave consumers another way to communicate their social status to the people around them. Pewter vessels might give way to simple stoneware, which in turn could be upgraded with elaborate decoration. Stoneware could be outdone by more expensive options such as glass and silver. The drink itself might have tasted the same if you closed your eyes, but what you drank and how you drank it said a lot about who you were in the early American South. Whether it was imported Madeira out of a glass at a polished mahogany table, rum punch out of a silver bowl, or moonshine out of a redware jug, the decorative arts of drink were vital to the life and identity of our spirited ancestors. “Our Spirited Ancestors: The Decorative Art of Drink” opens October 25, 2011 and will be on view through September 2012 in the G. Wilson Douglas, Jr. Gallery at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Old Salem. The exhibit features several dozen “spirited objects,” including loans from Colonial Williamsburg, the Charleston Museum, Washington and Lee University, and several private collections. Admission is free. An online version of this exhibit will be available at www.MESDA.org. m Daniel Kurt Ackermann is Associate Curator of MESDA at Old Salem Museums & Gardens 25
Photo: Craig McDougal, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Jug, 1826–60, Attributed
A Spirited Time to Visit Celebrating Halloween in Salem
by Bill Cissna
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n 1783, when the Revolutionary War was ending and Salem was still a new town, the Moravian records note that wolves, panthers, and wild dogs had been sighted in “unusual numbers” in Wachovia. As a result, it caused great concern when a group of children went out from the village of Bethabara to collect holiday greens that December Residents of Salem, in and one young girl did not return. There was an particular, were known to immediate hunt on horsepass down stories of hauntings back to find her. Happily, she was found and other supernatural concerns under low-hanging branches of a cedar tree, that we still tell today. The sound asleep. But she Little Red Man of the Single told an interesting tale: in the dark, on two occaBrothers’ House and the sions, she heard what Mystery Guest of the Tavern she thought were voices, perhaps calling to her. are just two of Salem’s The first time, she thought to answer the sound, but otherworldly companions. what seemed like an invisible hand on her lips made her stop. The second time, she moved to leave her safe haven under the tree, but something that felt like a hand on her shoulder caused her to remain. Once she was safely at home, the adults realized that some sounds made by a panther, or North American cougar, could be easily mis26
taken for human voices. They concluded that a guardian angel had intervened to keep the young girl safe from the dangerous cat in her vicinity. The Moravians of that time were far more likely to accept the divine intervention of an angel rather than speculating on the existence of ghostly spectres. Residents of Salem, in particular, were known to pass down stories of hauntings and other supernatural concerns that we still tell today. The Little Red Man of the Single Brothers’ House and the Mystery Guest of the Tavern are just two of the Salem’s otherworldly companions. The sharing of these legends is most appropriate in late October each year. After dark the Old Salem historic district takes on a character of its own, as our costumed interpreters tour the district with lanterns in hand and spirited tales to tell. Discover the eerie side of Salem this autumn through one of our Halloween programs. m Bill Cissna is a freelance writer and playwright. He lives in Kernersville, North Carolina. Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Old Salem Legends & Lanterns: An Old Salem Guided Walking Tour Friday and Saturday, October 28-29, 2011, 6 to 9 p.m. Tours begin at the Old Salem Visitor Center, departing every 15 minutes and lasting 45-60 minutes. Participation is limited, so reservations are recommended to book a specific time (call 800-441-5305). Open spaces will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Heavy rains or thunderstorms may cancel tours; otherwise, bring an umbrella or raincoat! Adults $20/children $15 ($18/$13 for Friends of Old Salem). Details: visit www.oldsalem. org/halloween-tours for more information.
Pumpkin Carving Thursday, October 27 and Friday, October 28, 2011, 5–7 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Sunday, October 30, 1 to 3 p.m. Horton Center Loggia. All carved pumpkins will be placed along Salem Square and lit on the evening of October 30 and will remain on display until 8 p.m. Three winners will be chosen, announced on Old Salem’s Facebook page. Special prizes will be awarded. Pumpkins and carving tools will be provided. Free event.
Trick or Treating Throughout the Historic District Sunday, October 30, 5 to 8 p.m. Free event.
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(Below) Carved pumpkins decorate the fence along Salem Square. (Left) Family fun abounds during the free pumpkin carving event at Old Salem.
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Miksch H ouse 1771
A New Focus
The Miksch House, built in 1771, is the earliest single-family residence in Salem.
Many of the projects involved working the land, from tobacco, cabbage, turnips, and dried fruit to selling garden seeds and young fruit trees for other Salem gardens.
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n the 240 years since the Miksch House became the first single-family residence in the town of Salem, it has served many owners and purposes. This autumn the simple house just north of Salem Square assumes a new role in the re-telling of the history of Brother Matthew and Sister Henrietta Miksch’s Moravian community. The Miksches, and eventually their daughter Martha, with the guidance and aid of the Salem Board of Supervisors, conducted a wide range of entrepreneurial businesses in and around their small house. Many of the projects involved working the land, from tobacco (Brother Matthew’s most successful venture), cabbage, turnips, and dried fruit to selling garden seeds and young fruit trees for other Salem gardens. He also farmed the open land of Salem Square from 1772 to 1775. The Miksch House now serves as the jumpingoff point for garden-focused tours. In addition, it features interpretation for regular visitors, with interpreters portraying Brother and Sister Miksch connecting the activities of the garden to those of the house and the business. John Larson, vice president of restoration, refers to the Miksch House—an iconic early exhibit building for Old Salem—as the perfect place to introduce the domestic family garden lot. “We’ve always done a lovely job of growing gardens in Old Salem, and many of them are wellestablished now,” Larson says. “But we believe the new use of the Miksch House allows us to educate more formally our visitors about the use of the garden and how it tied to everyday life.” Staffer Martha Hartley will program lectures and other opportunities related to the horticulture program as it is seen at the Miksch House and elsewhere in the district. A new exhibit in the house will help introduce Salem’s gardens to visitors. Meanwhile, Old Salem’s trades department has included gardening—a trade of great importance to the survival and success of a frontier town—as part of their interpretation. Old Salem Museums & Gardens
“The garden sets the schedule,” notes Chet Tomlinson of the trades department. “Sometimes the Miksch couple would be working together, and sometimes not. We’re even studying composting methods used in that time that extended the growing season. But there’s also preserving, tobacco drying and preparation, baking, and preparing goods for the shop. The family did a lot of different things to make a living.” In fact, Miksch was also an early baker for Salem, before the arrival of the Winkler Bakery across the street from his house. “We are offering a hands-on experience for anyone who tours the house and grounds at the Miksch,” explains Paula Locklair, vice president of education. “Matthew Miksch was a
plantsman, and Sister Miksch was also actively involved in the business.” Outside and inside the house, visitors can touch and get involved in the activities appropriate for the time of year when they visit. The recognizable small yellow house on Main Street has become a dynamic site for the interpretation of gardening, processing garden products in the home, and running a diverse and complicated small business. To Matthew Miksch and his family, their house today would seem familiar indeed. To the 21st-century tourist, it may be a whole new world. m Bill Cissna is a freelance writer and playwright. He lives in Kernersville, North Carolina.
The Miksch garden, seen from inside the reconstructed tobacco shed.
by Bill Cissna
The Miksch House (right) and the reconstructed tobacco shed as seen from the garden behind the house.
Calendar of Events Fall/Winter 2011 OCTOBER 1 Saturday
SATURDAY SEMINAR: SOUTHERN FACES: PORTRAITURE IN THE EARLY SOUTH Spend a day at MESDA exploring how early southerners chose to represent themselves on canvas, paper, and ivory. Speakers include Carolyn J. Weekley, Juli Grainger Curator, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation; Johanna Brown, Director of Collections, Curator of Moravian Decorative Arts; Old Salem Museums & Gardens; Sally Gant, Director of Education and Special Programs, MESDA; and Elle Shushan, Elle Shushan: Fine Portrait Miniatures, Philadelphia. 10 am–4:30 pm. Horton Museum Center. $65/$55 Friends of MESDA (includes all sessions, seminar materials, and lunch). Pre-registration required, call 336-721-7360 or email MESDAPrograms@oldsalem.org. Visit www.mesda.org for more information.
7 Friday
PUPPET SHOW: FARMER KATER AND THE APPLE TREE Growing apples is not an easy task for Farmer Kater until he meets a famous American hero. 10:30 am, 11 am, 11:30 am, 12:30 pm, 1 pm. Heirloom Puppet Theater in the Horton Museum Center. Included in an All-in-One ticket or $2 per person.
12 Wednesday
PUPPET SHOW: FARMER KATER AND THE APPLE TREE See October 7
GARDEN WORKSHOP: PLANT MAINTENANCE Katie Cardille of New Garden Landscaping and Nursery will discuss pruning, mulching, and other necessary fall gardening activities. 10 am. Single Brothers’ Workshop. Free. Pre-registration required, call 336-721-7384.
5 Wednesday
SCIENCE ALIVE IN OLD SALEM Join us for a fun-filled day of science in Salem! The Moravians of Salem had an advanced understanding of science and technology: agriculture, astronomy, botany, surveying, architecture, and manufacturing. Science was a tool, used to solve the problems of everyday life. Let your students experience science with their own hands. $9 per student. Pre-registration is required by calling 800-441-5305. Visit www. oldsalem.org/science-alive-in-oldsalem for more information.
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NEW BENEFACTORS EVENT: HISTORY ON THE RUN Join the New Benefactors of Old Salem for a one or three-mile fun run in and around Old Salem filled with party stops. This fun route is runner, walker, stroller, and dog friendly—so bring your whole crew. Produced in collaboration with FleetFeet of Winston Salem. 6–9 pm. Free to the public. For more information call Wilson Pace at 336-721-7328.
PUPPET SHOW: FARMER KATER AND THE APPLE TREE See October 7
20 Thursday
13 Thursday
GARDEN WORKSHOP: SPRING FLOWERING BULBS Fall is the time to plant bulbs for gorgeous spring color. Taught by Craig Mauney, Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Agent. Heirloom bulbs available for purchase. Noon. Horton Museum Center. Free. Bring your lunch; coffee and iced tea provided. Pre-registration required, call 336-721-7384.
21 Friday
PUPPET SHOW: FARMER KATER AND THE APPLE TREE See October 7
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booksigning of her recently released Folktales and Ghost Stories of North Carolina’s Piedmont. Free. Time and location to be determined. Call 336499-7957 or visit www.oldsalem.org/ storyteller-and-book-launch for the most up-to-date information.
14 Friday
PUPPET SHOW: FARMER KATER AND THE APPLE TREE See October 7
15 Saturday
HARVEST DAY: PIGS AND PIPPINS Join Old Salem’s traditional fall festival as we celebrate two classic German food favorites: pork and apples. The day will be filled with historic demonstrations, hands-on activities, food tastings, puppet shows, and storytelling throughout the Historic District. Included with an All-in-One ticket. Visit www.oldsalem. org/harvest-day for more information.
EXHIBIT: “OUR SPRITED ANCESTORS: THE DECORATIVE ART OF DRINK” From imported Madeira at mahogany tables to local whisky sipped from stoneware jugs, antebellum southerners drank to their health in the company of family, friends, and strangers. This exhibit explores the furniture, silver, and ceramics that helped to enliven the days and nights of the early American South. Wilson Douglas, Jr. Gallery, MESDA. Free. See page 23 for more information.
26 Wednesday
SCIENCE ALIVE IN OLD SALEM See September 28
15 Saturday
28 Friday
STORYTELLER AND BOOK SIGNING Cynthia Moore Brown, co-founder of the North Carolina Storytelling Guild will perform traditional ghost stories and other local folklore followed by a
PUPPET SHOW: FARMER KATER AND THE APPLE TREE See October 7
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HALLOWEEN TWILIGHT TOURS Are you afraid of the dark? Join a Legends & Lanterns walking tour at Old Salem… if you dare! During the tour, a costumed guide will light the way by lantern through Salem’s nighttime streets. Visit several haunting stops in the historic district, and experience vivid tales of local ghostly legends and events. 6–9 pm (tours are scheduled every 15 minutes and last 45 minutes to one hour). Check-in at the Old Salem Visitor Center. Adults: $20; children $15. Friends of Old Salem $18 for adults and $13 for children. Participation is limited, reservations for tour times recommended. Call 800441-5305 to reserve your space. Tour content is suitable for all ages, but does require extensive walking on streets and uneven brick sidewalks. Visit www. oldsalem.org/halloween-tours for more information.
2 Wednesday
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4 Friday
TRICK-OR-TREATING IN OLD SALEM Old Salem Museums & Gardens will again host a trick-or-treating event for children on South Main Street, from Salem Square to the Horton Museum Center. 6–9 pm. Free. Volunteers will be stationed at the doors of the historic buildings giving out candy while the supply lasts. Some residents on South Main Street will be participating. Young spooks must be accompanied by responsible adult and wear lightcolored costumes and clothing. South Main Street will be closed to traffic. Off-duty police officers will be stationed at some street intersections to direct traffic. No pets, please. Call 336-721-7300 or visit www.oldsalem. org/trick-or-treat-in-old-salem.
All Month EXHIBIT: “OUR SPRITED ANCESTORS: THE DECORATIVE ART OF DRINK” From imported Madeira at mahogany tables to local whisky sipped from stoneware jugs, antebellum southerners drank to their health in the company of family, friends, and strangers. This exhibit explores the furniture, silver, and ceramics that helped to enliven the days and nights of the early American South. Wilson Douglas, Jr. Gallery, MESDA. Free. See page 23.
GARDEN WORKSHOP: HERBAL BODY CARE Learn to create lotions, soaps, skin cleansers, and other body care products using fragrant and healing herbs from your garden. Taught by Elizabeth Morgan, herbalist and owner of Dandelion Soap & Herb Shop. 10 am. Horton Museum Center. Free. Pre-registration required, call 336-721-7384.
5 Saturday
NOVEMBER
PUPPET SHOW: A CHEESY TALE WITH A SHRED OF TRUTH See November 2
5 Saturday
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Friday and Saturday
JACK-O-LANTERN CARVING CONTEST Show off your carving creativity and imagination at this outdoor contest at the Horton Museum Center Loggia and Meadow (924 South Main Street). Friday 5–7 pm; Saturday 10 am–4 pm. Free. Pumpkins provided; bring your own knives and patterns. Prizes in various categories, carved pumpkins will be lighted and displayed on the Salem Square fence on Sunday, October 30, during trick-or-treating for the public from 6–9 pm. Winners will be announced on Old Salem’s Facebook page and will be notified. Participants can take their jack-o-lanterns home after 9 pm on October 30. All children must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or other adult. No pets, please. For more information, call 336-721-7300 or visit www.oldsalem.org/jack-o-lantern-carving-contest.
MUSEUM CLASS: JOINER’S TOOL KIT Participants will make tools found in early woodworkers’ tool chests, including a square, ruler, marking gauge, and bevel gauge. Ages 18 & up. 9 am–5 pm. Historic Trades Backshop (845 S. Poplar Street). $125/$112 Friends of Old Salem. Pre-registration required, call 800-441-5305. Visit www. oldsalem.org/tool-kit-class.
PUPPET SHOW: A CHEESY TALE WITH A SHRED OF TRUTH The farmers and cows of Cheshire, Massachusetts work together to make something very special for President Thomas Jefferson. 10:30, 11, 11:30 am, 12:30, 1 pm. Heirloom Puppet Theater, Horton Museum Center. Included in an All-inOne ticket or $2 per person.
SCOUT DAY: CORN, BEANS & SQUASH, A FALL HARVEST Learn recipes in Old Salem’s kitchens; make a corn husk doll to keep; play the Cherokee Bean Game; learn about heirloom corn varieties and much more! Old Salem Council patch will be available for purchase. A limited number of discounted Scout tickets available with registration and payment made through October 28: $8.00 child /$10 adult. Call 800-441-5305 to register.
5 Saturday
MUSEUM CLASS: MORAVIAN BOARD BENCH Build a Moravian six-board bench using mortise-and-tenon construction. Focus on traditional hand tools, techniques. 9 am–5 pm. Trades Backshop (845 S. Poplar Street). $160/$145 Friends. Pre-registration required, call 800-441-5305. Visit www.oldsalem.org/board-bench-class.
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Pre-registration for programs is requested if indicated. See page 35 for details, call 336-721-7350 or 800-441-5305 or visit www.oldsalem.org for more information.
9 Wednesday
12 Saturday
PUPPET SHOW: A CHEESY TALE WITH A SHRED OF TRUTH See November 2
9 Wednesday
ORGAN RECITAL Join us as Grant Hellmers performs on the 1800 Tannenberg Organ. Noon. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center. Free.
10 Thursday
MUSEUM CLASS: SLIP TRAIL POTTERY Join Old Salem’s master potter, Mike Fox, to decorate two slip-trailed plates. Your plates will be fired after the class and available for pick up on December 14. Ages 14 & up (anyone 16 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult). 6–9 pm. Single Brothers’ Workshop. $35/$30 Friends of Old Salem. Pre-registration required, call 800-441-5305. Visit www.oldsalem. org/slip-trail-pottery-class.
15 Saturday
10 Thursday
MUSEUM CLASS: PEWTER SPOON Participants will leave with one finished spoon and a second spoon casting to finish at home. Wear long pants and closed toe shoes as you will be working near a fire with molten pewter. Ages 14 & up (16 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult). 6–9 pm. Single Brothers’ Workshop. $40/$36 Friends of Old Salem. Pre-registration required, call 800-441-5305. Visit www. oldsalem.org/pewter-spoon-class.
11 Friday
PUPPET SHOW: A CHEESY TALE WITH A SHRED OF TRUTH See November 2
12 Saturday
OLD SALEM RETAIL CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE Please join us at our annual open house for a full day to start the holiday season featuring special music, food samplings, craftsmen, authors, storytelling, vendors, and shopping! 9:30 am–4:30 pm. Old Salem Visitor Center, Moravian Book & Gift, T.Bagge Merchant, and the Horton Center Museum Store. Free. Visit www. oldsalem.org/retail-open-house.
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SATURDAY SEMINAR: OUR SPIRITED ANCESTORS! Spend a day at MESDA exploring the customs, furniture, and ceramics associated with the art of liquid entertainment in the early South. Speakers include Daniel K. Ackermann, Associate Curator, MESDA; Dennis J. Pogue, Associate Director for Preservation, Mount Vernon Estate and Gardens; and Robert Hunter, Editor of Ceramics in America, Williamsburg, Virginia. 10 am–4:30 pm. Horton Museum Center. $65/$55 Friends of MESDA (includes all sessions, seminar materials, and lunch). Pre-registration required, call 336-721-7360 or email MESDAPrograms@oldsalem.org. Visit www.mesda.org for more information. MUSEUM CLASS: MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS SAMPLER Join us for a delightful evening of traditional Moravian Christmas activities. You will make your own hand-dipped beeswax candle, create beautifully decorated paste paper, and cut a Christmas scherenschnitte (cut paper). Each of these activities has roots in the Christmas celebrations of early Salem. At the conclusion of the class, enjoy warm gingerbread and spiced apple cider by the kitchen hearth. Ages 8 & up (anyone 16 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult). 6–9 pm. Single Brothers’ Workshop. $20/$18 Friends of Old Salem. Pre-registration is required by calling 800-441-5305. Visit www. oldsalem.org/christmas-museum-class for more information.
15 Saturday
MUSEUM CLASS: CHRISTMAS PYRAMID Participants will use basic hand skills to assemble and complete a traditionally styled wooden pyramid used in period Christmas decorating. Tools used may include handsaw, block plane, drill, screwdriver, sandpaper, etc. Participants should leave with a completed pyramid, ready for final painting or staining as they choose.
Finished pyramids will be sized to fit on a table for display. Ages 16 & up (prior woodworking experience helpful but not required). 6–9 pm. Single Brothers’ Workshop. $95/$85 Friends of Old Salem. Pre-registration required by calling 800-441-5305. Visit www. oldsalem.org/christmas-museum-class for more information.
16 Wednesday
PUPPET SHOW: A CHEESY TALE WITH A SHRED OF TRUTH See November 2
16 Wednesday
ORGAN RECITAL Join us as Regina Pozzi performs on the 1800 Tannenberg Organ. Noon. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium in the Old Salem Visitor Center. Free.
17 Thursday
MUSEUM CLASS: SLIP TRAIL POTTERY See November 10.
17 Thursday
MUSEUM CLASS: PEWTER SPOON See November 10.
17 Thursday
GARDEN WORKSHOP: WINTER PREPARATIONS Prepare your yard and garden now for best results in the spring. Taught by Craig Mauney, Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Agent. Noon. Horton Museum Center. Free. Bring your lunch; coffee and iced tea provided. Pre-registration is required by calling 336-721-7384.
18 Friday
PUPPET SHOW: A CHEESY TALE WITH A SHRED OF TRUTH See November 2
18–19 Friday and Saturday
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOURS: 18th CENTURY Experience Old Salem’s most popular guided tour for a candlelight Christmas. The evening will include music, games, food and drink, and interactions with costumed staff. Visit the Saal of the Single Brothers’ House and the Salem Tavern. Tours at 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8 pm, reservations recommended. Check-in at the Herbst House (511 South Main Street). Adults: $20; children $15. Friends of Calendar continues on page 34 33
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Old Salem $18/$15. Call 800-4415305 to purchase a ticket (group tours dates for 18 or more people also available). Tour requires extensive walking on streets and uneven brick sidewalks. Wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes. Some buildings are not handicap accessible. Visit www.oldsalem. org/christmas-candlelight-tours.
19 Saturday
NEW BENEFACTORS EVENT: OUR SPIRITED ANCESTORS The New Benefactors of Old Salem will explore the furniture, silver, and ceramics that helped to enliven the days and nights of the early American South. 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Horton Museum Center. Open to New Benefactors and guests. $20. Call Wilson Pace at 336-721-7328 for more information.
30 Wednesday
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19 Saturday
MUSEUM CLASS: HOLIDAY WREATH Embellish an evergreen wreath for your home with dried and fresh materials harvested from Salem’s gardens! Ages 10 & up (16 or under must be accompanied by a paying adult). Individual classes at 10 am, 12:30 pm, and 2:30 pm. Vierling Barn (463 Church Street). $38 /$34 Friends of Old Salem. Pre-registration required, call 800-441-5305. Visit www.oldsalem.org/holiday-wreathclass for more information.
PUPPET SHOW: A CHEESY TALE WITH A SHRED OF TRUTH See November 2 CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOURS: 18th CENTURY See November 18–19
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PUPPET SHOW: HERR KATER’S CHRISTMAS Join Herr Kater on a tour of Old Salem to learn Moravian Christmas traditions. 10:30, 11 & 11:30 am, 12:30 & 1 pm. Heirloom Puppet Theater, Horton Museum Center. Included in an All-in-One ticket or $2 per person.
EXHIBIT: “OUR SPIRITED ANCESTORS: THE DECORATIVE ART OF DRINK” From imported Madeira at mahogany tables to local whisky sipped from stoneware jugs, antebellum southerners drank to their health in the company of family, friends, and strangers. This exhibit explores the furniture, silver, and ceramics that helped to enliven the days and nights of the early American South. Wilson Douglas, Jr. Gallery, MESDA. Free. See page 23 for more information. MUSEUM CLASS: MORAVIAN PEG RACK Use hand tools to construct a peg rack for your wall or entryway. This beginner’s woodworking class will involve cutting, fitting, and gluing mortise-and-tenon joints as well as handplaning. Ages 16 & up. 6–9 pm. Single Brothers’ Workshop. $45/$40 Friends of Old Salem. Pre-registration required, call 800-441-5305. Visit www.oldsalem.org/moravian-peg-rack.
1 Thursday
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2–3 Friday and Saturday
1 Thursday
23 Wednesday
ORGAN RECITAL Limestone College Choral and Jazz Ensembles perform. Noon. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. Free.
MUSEUM CLASS: CHRISTMAS BAKING Bake a savory pie and apple puffs with traditional hearth cooking techniques. Make an herbal vinegar to take home. Learn about and taste traditional hot drinking chocolate. Ages 12 & up (16 or younger must be accompanied by a paying adult). 6–9 pm. Single Brothers’ Workshop. $45/$40 Friends of Old Salem. Pre-registration required, call 800-441-5305. Visit www.oldsalem. org/holiday-hearthside-cooking-class.
2 Friday
PUPPET SHOW: HERR KATER’S CHRISTMAS See November 30
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOURS: 19th CENTURY Our Christmas Candlelight Tours sell out quickly, so purchase your tickets now! Join a guided tour by candlelight through the Historic District where the customs and traditions of a 19th-century Salem Christmas will be brought to life. The evening will include music, food and drink, to create your own special memories. During the tour you will visit the homes of Dr. Vierling and Brother John Vogler. Tours are scheduled for 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8 pm. Check-in at the Herbst House (511 South Main Street). Adults: $20; children $15. Friends of Old Salem $18 for adults and $15 for children. Call 800-4415305 to purchase a ticket (group tours dates for 18 or more people are also available). First-come, first-served. The tour requires extensive walking on streets and uneven brick sidewalks. wear warm clothing and comfortable shoes. Some buildings are not handicap accessible. Visit www.oldsalem. org/christmas-candlelight-tours.
3 Saturday
CONCERT: OLD SALEM PRESENTS CHRISTMAS WITH THE WINSTONSALEM SYMPHONY Back by popular demand! A 45-piece chamber orchestra from the Winston-Salem Symphony, conducted by Maestro Robert Moody, will perform Christmas music from the 18th to 21st centuries. 7:30 pm. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. $50 /$18 students and under 18 years old. To reserve tickets call 800-441-5305. For information visit www.oldsalem.org.
4 Sunday
CONCERT: OLD SALEM PRESENTS CHRISTMAS WITH THE WINSTONSALEM SYMPHONY 3:30 p.m. See December 3 Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Pre-registration for programs is requested if indicated. Call 336-721-7350 or 800-441-5305 or visit www.oldsalem.org for more information.
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14 Wednesday
CONCERT: SWINGLE BELLS: A Jazzy Christmas Put a little swing into your Christmas with this jazzy concert featuring Martha Bassett and friends. 3 and 7:30 pm. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium.$18/$5 student/child. To reserve tickets call 800-441-5305.
10 Saturday
7 Wednesday
PUPPET SHOW: HERR KATER’S CHRISTMAS See November 30
7 Wednesday
ORGAN RECITAL Henry Lebedinsky performs on the 1800 Tannenberg Organ. Noon. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. Free.
9 Friday
PUPPET SHOW: HERR KATER’S CHRISTMAS See November 30
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOURS: 19th CENTURY See December 2–3 SALEM CHRISTMAS The annual Christmas celebration of Moravian traditions. Activities and demonstrations throughout the Historic Town of Salem include: music; rifle and musket firings; traditional Christmas decorations; cooking and baking activities; wagon rides; puppet shows; painting a Christmas fraktur; and much, much more! Historic buildings open 10 am to 5 pm. Join us on Salem Square at 5:15 pm for carol singing and the lighting of the Christmas pyramid. Included with an All-in-One ticket. Visit www. oldsalem.org/salemchristmas.
15 Thursday
14 Wednesday
PUPPET SHOW: HERR KATER’S CHRISTMAS See November 30
ORGAN RECITAL John Coble performs on the 1800 Tannenberg Organ. Noon. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. Free. ST. PHILIPS BRICK CHURCH 150th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Join us as we celebrate the African Moravian legacy on the church’s 150th anniversary. Church complex open to the public free of charge 9:30 am–4:30 pm. Anniversary and Christmas Lovefeast will be celebrated at 11 am. An evening celebration with music, clergy, and community leaders is being planned. Call 336-721-7399 or visit www. oldsalem.org/150th-anniversary-ofthe-african-moravian-brick-church for the latest details about this special day in Salem’s history.
16 Friday
PUPPET SHOW: HERR KATER’S CHRISTMAS See November 30
16–17 Friday and Saturday
Pre-registration for programs is requested if indicated. Call 336-721-7350 or 800-441-5305 or visit www.oldsalem.org for more information. Group rates are available for holiday events. Call the Group Tour Office Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at 1-800-441-5305, toll free. Your All-in-One Ticket to Salem includes admission to many events. Some events, when noted, require an additional ticket and reservations. For more information on tickets and pricing, call 336-721-7350. Hours: Old Salem Visitor Center is open Tuesday–Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:30-5:00 p.m. Exhibit buildings are open Tuesday–Saturday 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., except Sunday when they are open 1:00–4:30 p.m. Old Salem Museums & Gardens is closed on Mondays, Easter, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day.
21 Wednesday
any of the Museum Classes.
Workshop Registrations: Please call 800-441-5305 to reserve a place in any of the workshops. MESDA Seminar Registrations: Please call 336-721-7360. Note: All outdoor programs will be held weather permitting.
Summer/Fall 2011
ORGAN RECITAL Susan Foster performs on the 1800 Tannenberg Organ. Noon. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. Free.
22–23 Friday and Saturday
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOURS: 19th CENTURY See December 2–3
28 Wednesday
The MESDA Auditorium is located in the Horton Museum Center. Museum Class Registrations: Please call 800-441-5305 to reserve a place in
CHRISTMAS CANDLELIGHT TOURS: 19th CENTURY See December 2–3
ORGAN RECITAL Michael Rowland performs on the 1800 Tannenberg Organ. Noon. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. Free.
29 Thursday
CONCERT: PETER AND THE WOLF The Carolina Chamber Symphony Players present Sergei Prokofiev’s popular children’s classic. 11 am and 1 pm. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. $5. To reserve tickets call 800-441-5305.
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