Calendar of Events
january
february
march
april
Featured Events african american heritage
February 11, 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday seminar at MESDA presenting new perspectives on the African American story in Salem
February 18, 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Heritage Family Fest: a special day to highlight the history, art and culture of African Americans
February 26, 4:00 p.m.
Middle and high school students compete in an oratorical contest honoring Frederick Douglass
abraham lincoln: self-made in america
February 21 – May 1
A traveling exhibition from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum, which examines Lincoln’s life from his beginnings in the crudest of circumstances to his ascension to the Presidency and his assassination.
February 25 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
presenting abraham lincoln: self-made in america Celebrate the exhibition and President’s Day with hands-on activities and events
National Author diane ott whealy
visits old salem
March 13, 6:30 p.m.
Ott Whealy will present her lecture “Heirloom Gardening in a Modern World: The Seed Savers Story” followed by a book signing and local heirlooms tasting.
March 14, 11:00 am
Ott Whealy will hold another book signing followed by “From Seed to Table” workshop at 11:30 am, during which Ott Whealy will discuss seeds, gardening and all that goes into the process of growing food. Following the workshop, a local feast will be served.
january
January 14 – Slow Food Piedmont’s Annual Seed Swap Come swap seeds and stories — first time growers, long time growers, anyone who is interested! 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Free. Single Brothers’ Workshop. January 26 – Garden Workshop: History of the Rose Explore the rose as an herb, a symbol and an ornamental and our relationship to it over the centuries. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (bring lunch). Free. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. To register, call 336-721-7384. January 28 – MESDA Saturday Seminar: Southern Longrifles and Powderhorns Explore the world of the southern rifleman and his accoutrements. Noted speakers. 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $65 ($55 for Friends of MESDA or Old Salem). MESDA Auditorium. To register, call 336-721-7360. January 29 – North Carolina Baroque Orchestra Concert Concert featuring the North Carolina Baroque Orchestra, performing music from the 18th century on Baroque period instruments. 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Free. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitors Center
february February 11 – Garden Workshop: Benefits of Growing Heirloom Vegetables Learn about the many advantages of growing heirloom vegetables over hybrids. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Free. Single Brother’s Workshop. To register, call 336-721-7384. February 11 – MESDA Saturday Seminar: “tell me your names…”: Images and Artifacts of the African American Story Noted speakers present new perspectives on the African American story in Salem and the South. 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $65 ($55 for Friends of MESDA or Old Salem). MESDA Auditorium. To register, call 336-721-7360. February 16 – Garden Workshop: Winemaking A brief history of the art of winemaking with a focus on Yadkin Valley winemakers. Includes a wine tasting. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (bring lunch). Free. Frank L. Horton Museum Center. To register, call 336-721-7384. February 18, 25 – Puppet Show: Night the Portraits Spoke Fun-filled puppet show featuring notable African Americans. Feb. 18: 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Feb. 25: 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Included with an All In-One ticket or $2.00 per person - Puppet Show only. Frank L. Horton Museum Center. February 18 – Heritage Family Fest In celebration of Black History month, Old Salem is hosting a special day to highlight the history, art and culture of African Americans. 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pre-sale Tickets: Adults/$10; Students/$8. After February 15: Adults/$21; 6-16/$10 February 21 – Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America A traveling exhibition from the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library &
Museum, which examines Lincoln’s life from his beginnings to his ascension to the Presidency and his assassination. On display until May 1, 2012. Included in All-In-One Ticket. Frank L. Horton Museum Center. February 25 – Garden Workshop: History and Process of Artisan Cheese Making History of cheese making from around the world. 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. Free. Single Brother’s Workshop. To register, call 336-721-7384. February 25 – Presenting Abraham Lincoln: Self-Made in America Celebrate the exhibition and President’s Day, enjoy demonstrations of log buildings, participate in building a stack rail fence, and watch “The Night the Portraits Spoke,” a puppet show featuring notable African Americans. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Included in AllIn-One ticket, Adults/$21; 6-16/$10. February 26 – Frederick Douglass Oratorical Contest Middle and high school students compete in an oratorical contest honoring Frederick Douglass. 4:00 p.m. Free. St. Philips Heritage Center.
march March 1 – Garden Workshop: Carolina Yards and Neighborhoods The nine steps for creating and maintaining a yard that works with the North Carolina environment rather than against it. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (bring lunch). Free. Frank L. Horton Museum Center. To register, call 336-721-7384. March 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 – Puppet Show: The Cat of Nine Tales Fun-filled puppet show. 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. Included with an All In-One ticket or $2.00 per person - Puppet Show only. Frank L. Horton Museum Center. March 14-17 – MESDA Textile Seminar - ‘This Work of Mine Will a Long Time Last’: Needlework and Textiles of the Shenandoah The seminar will take place in the culturally rich Virginia Shenandoah Valley. Speakers will discuss the decorative arts, material culture, and textile heritage of the region. $350.00 or $300.00 for Friends of MESDA and Old Salem. Registration deadline: March 7. 336-721-7360 or email mesdaprograms@oldsalem.org. March 13 – Heirloom Gardening in the Modern World: The Seed Savers Story Diane Ott Whealy, co-founder and VP of Seed Savers Exchange, will give a lecture followed by a book signing and tasting of local heirlooms. 6:30 p.m. $10 general admission. Cash bar during heirloom tasting. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitors Center. Pre-registration required.* March 14 – Garden Workshop: From Seed to Table Diane Ott Whealy will discuss seeds, gardening and all that goes with it. Book signing at 11:00 a.m.; talk at 11:30 a.m. followed by a local feast. $15. Frank L. Horton Museum Center. Pre-registration required.* March 29 – Museum Class: Easter Egg Decorating Learn about natural dyes; dye your own eggs using onion skins, cochineal and cabbage; paint an egg based on one in Old Salem’s collection. $20 ($18 for Friends of Old Salem). Single Brothers’ Workshop. Pre-registration required.*
for more information, visit oldsalem.org.
March 30-31 – MESDA Furniture Seminar: On the Vanguard: 60 Years of Southern Furniture Sleuthing & Beyond 60 years after the first landmark exhibition of southern furniture explore fresh insights, recent discoveries, and expanded boundaries. $295.00 or $245.00 for Friends of MESDA or Old Salem. Registration deadline: March 23. 336-721-7360 or email mesdaprograms@oldsalem.org
april April 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, 27, 28 – Puppet Show: Eggs on Marvel Mountain Olga and Granny Ninsky turn an unfortunate mishap into a magical Easter surprise. 10:00 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m. Included with an All In-One ticket or $2.00 per person - Puppet Show only. Frank L. Horton Museum Center. April 4, 11, 18, 25 – Wednesday Noon Tannenberg Organ Recitals Free organ recitals at noon. April 4: UNCSA students; April 11: ECU students; April 18: Pamela Kane; April 25: Andrew Scanlon. Free. James A Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. April 5 – Garden Workshop: Permaculture – The Art of the Edible Landscape Learn to grow vegetables and fruits in beautiful, low-maintenance edible landscapes. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (bring lunch). Free. Frank L. Horton Museum Center. To register, call 336-721-7384. April 7 – Easter in Old Salem Annual Easter egg hunt, Easter egg dying using natural ingredients, egg painting, afternoon vesper, Easter Maus reading and more. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Included in All-In-One ticket, Adults/$21; 6-16/$10. April 19 – 21 – Johannes Herbst: Life Celebration Symposium A symposium celebrating the life of Moravian composer Johannes Herbst. $50. Old Salem Visitor Center. Pre-registration required.* April 21 – Heirloom Plant Sale Begins Healthy, beautiful heirloom varieties of flowers and herbs are locally grown in the Old Salem Greenhouse and offered for sale to the public. Available at the Garden Shop at T. Bagge Merchant through September. April 26 – Garden Workshop: Moss Gardening Learn to establish and maintain a nice soft bed of moss in a shady area of your existing landscape. 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (bring lunch). Free. Frank L. Horton Museum Center. To register, call 336-721-7384. April 28 – National Puppet Day Celebration Celebrate National Puppet Day with “Eggs on Marvel Mountain.” Volunteers may try their “hand” at being a puppeteer. 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 2:30 p.m. Included with an All In-One ticket OR $2.00 per person - Puppet Show only. Frank L. Horton Museum Center. *To register, reserve a spot or purchase tickets, please call 1-800-441-5305. Don’t forget, registration for Five Yesterdays and Three Yesterdays Summer Camps ends May 11! Visit oldsalem.org/summer-camps.
our spirited ancestors: the decorative art of drink
Through September 2o12
An exhibit exploring the furniture, silver, and ceramics that helped to enliven the days and nights of the early American South.
upcoming seminars January 28, Saturday Seminar, southern longrifles & powderhorns Explore the world of the southern rifleman and his accoutrements. Noted speakers.
February 11, Saturday Seminar, “tell me your names…”: images and artifacts of the african american story Noted speakers present new perspectives on the African American story in Salem and the South.
March 14–17, Textile Seminar, ‘this work of mine will a long time
last’: needlework and textiles of the shenandoah valley The seminar will take place in the culturally rich Virginia Shenandoah Valley. Speakers will discuss the decorative arts, material culture, and textile heritage of the region.
March 30–31, Furniture Seminar, on the vanguard: 6o years of
southern furniture sleuthing and beyond! 6o years after the first landmark exhibition of southern furniture explore fresh insights, recent discoveries, and expanded boundaries.
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