2012 Calendar of Eventsoctober november december

New galleries. New tours. New acquisitions. New programs.

There’s never been a better time to visit MESDA,

located in the historic town of Old Salem.

mesda.org/new • 336-721-736o

Historically, we’re not known for What ’s New

until now...

octoberOctober 2 – Garden Workshop: Native Plants for Triad GardensUse native plants in your Piedmont yard and garden. Noon – 1 p.m. Free (bring lunch). Frank L. Horton Museum Center. To register call 336-721-7357.

October 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19, 20, 24, 26 – Puppet Show:Farmer Kater and the Apple TreeGrowing apples is easy for Farmer Kater until he meets a famous American.10, 10:30, 11, and 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1 p.m. (except Oct. 20: 11 a.m., 1 p.m.,2 p.m., 3 p.m.). Included with All-In-One ticket or $2 for puppet show only.Frank L. Horton Museum Center.

October 6, 13, 20, 27 – Old Salem Farmers Market9 a.m. – Noon. Free. Behind T. Bagge Merchant.

October 6 – Garden Workshop: “Today’s Special - Chestnuts”Learn about the American chestnut tree, sample chestnut cake, roast chestnuts.10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Single Brothers’ Workshop. Register: 336-721-7357.

October 6 – MESDA Saturday Seminar: “As Good as Sterling:”New Findings in Southern SilverPresenters discuss recent discoveries in southern silver. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.$65 ($55 for Friends of MESDA/Old Salem). To register, call 336-721-7360.

October 10, 24, & 31 – Science AliveHands-on activities and demonstrations for students. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $18 Adult/$9 Student, with advance reservations/prepayment. Reservations required.*

October 11 – Garden Workshop: Cooking with HerbsAdd herbs for flavor and nutrition.Noon – 1 p.m. Free (bring lunch). Frank L. Horton Museum Center. To register call 336-721-7357

October 18 – Museum Class: Create a Leather FolioHand stitch a leather folio based on an original in Salem Tavern. 6 – 9 p.m. $90 ($80 Friends of Old Salem). Single Brothers’ Workshop. Pre-register by October 11*

October 20 – Pigs & Pippins! Harvest Day at Old SalemCelebrate the fall with hands-on activities, puppet shows, historic demonstrations and more. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Included with All-In-One ticket, Adults/$21;6 –16/$10; Friends of Old Salem Free.

October 25 – 27 – MESDA Conference: Material Culture: America,the South, TennesseeNew discoveries in Southern decorative arts. $145 ($130 for Friends of MESDA/Old Salem). Register: 336-721-7360 or email mesdaprograms@oldsalem.org

October 26, 27 – Legends and Lanterns Halloween ToursTour Salem’s nighttime streets, visit haunted stops and hear local ghost tales. Tours every 15 mins. From 6 – 9 p.m. $20/adult, $15/children ($18/$13 Friends of Old Salem). Check-in: Frank L. Horton Museum Center. Pre-registration suggested.*

October 27 – Halloween Pumpkin CarvingFree pumpkins; bring your tools. Prizes! 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Boys’ School Yard.

October 28 – Trick or Treat in Old SalemTrick-or-treating throughout the historic district for children, who should beaccompanied by a parent/adult. 6 – 8:30 p.m. Free. South Main Street from Salem Square to Frank L. Horton Museum Center.

novemberNovember 1 – March 2013 – MESDA Douglas Gallery Exhibition: Southern StonewareKaolin to Claymount: Demystifying James River Valley Stoneware.

November 3 – Scout Day: History & Science Collide!A day of hands-on science activities and demonstrations for Scouts. 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $10 Leader/$8 Scout, with advance reservations/prepayment. Reservations required.*

November 3, 10, 17 – Old Salem Farmers Market9 a.m. – Noon. Free. Behind T. Bagge Merchant.

November 3, 7, 9, 14, 16, 28, 30 – Puppet Show: The Great Turkey Trot Honeysuckle White and Tom trot their turkeys to market and meet an American president. 10, 10:30, 11, 11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1 p.m. (Nov. 3 no 10 a.m. show). Included with All-In-One ticket or $2 for puppet show only. Frank L. Horton Museum Center.

November 8 – Garden Workshop: Wildlife-friendly LandscapesCreate an environment around your home that welcomes and supports wildlife. Noon – 1 p.m. Free (bring lunch). Frank L. Horton Museum Center. To register call 336-721-7357

November 10 – Garden Workshop: Cooking with LavenderUse lavender as a seasoning, for vinegars and marinades, in desserts, and much more!10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Single Brothers’ Workshop. To register, call 336-721-7357.

November 10 – Shops at Old Salem Holiday Open HouseVisit from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for music, food, craftsmen, authors, storytelling, vendors, shopping and more! Free. Old Salem Visitor Center and Retail Stores.

November 13 – Museum Class: Build a Holiday PyramidAssemble a wooden pyramid used in period Christmas decorating. 6 – 9 p.m. $95($85 Friends of Old Salem). Single Brothers’ Workshop. Pre-register by November 6.*

November 13 – Museum Class: Handmade Tree DecorationsMake hand-dipped candles, gild an eggshell, and craft paper flowers. 6 – 8:30 p.m. $18 ($16 for Friends of Old Salem). Single Brothers’ Workshop. Pre-register by November 6.*

November 13 – Museum Class: Make a Pewter SpoonCreate one finished spoon and a second spoon casting to finish at home. 6 – 9 p.m. $40 ($36 for Friends of Old Salem). Single Brothers’ House. Pre-register by November 6.*

November 15 – Slip Trail Plate Pottery ClassDecorate two slip trailed plates. 6 – 9 p.m. $35 ($30 for Friends of Old Salem).Single Brothers’ Workshop. Pre-registration required by November 8.*

November 16, 17, 23, 24 – Christmas by Candlelight 18th Century ToursEnjoy a candlelit guided tour, music, games, food and drink. Tours at 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8 p.m. $20/adult, $15/children ($18/$13 Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required.*

November 17 – Garden Workshop: Gifts from Herb Harvest Learn creative uses for herbs. 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Single Brothers’ Workshop.To register, call 336-721-7357.

November 17 – Create a Holiday WreathClasses take place at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. $38/adults and children ($34 for Friends of Old Salem). Vierling Barn. Pre-register by November 9.*

November 24, December 1, 8, 15, 22 – Saturdays with St. NicholasMeet St. Nicholas and enjoy puppet shows, baked treats and holiday shopping.11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Ticket price TBD. Frank L. Horton Museum Center.

November 28 – Limestone College Chorale and Jazz EnsemblesHoliday music. Noon. Free. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center.

November 30, December 1, 7, 14, 15, 20, 21, 22 – 19th Century Christmas by Candlelight ToursGuided candlelight tours, music and food! Tours at 6:30, 7, 7:30, and 8 p.m. $20/adults, $15/children ($18/$13 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required.*

November 29 & 30, December 1, 6, 7, & 8 – Candle TeaHome Moravian Church’s annual event. Thurs. & Fri.: 1 – 8:30 p.m. Sat.:11:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. $4 Adults/$1 Child (12 & under). Single Brothers’ House.

decemberDecember 4 – Holiday Hearthside BakingMake a cranberry pound cake, apple pie and an egg-shell basket with marzipan treats. 6 – 8:30 p.m. $34 ($31 Friends of Old Salem). Single Brothers’ Workshop.

December 4 – Museum Class: Make Your Own Pewter SpoonCreate one finished spoon and a second spoon casting to finish at home.6 – 9 p.m. $40 adult ($36 for Friends of Old Salem). Single Brothers’ House.Pre-registration required.*

December 4 – Slip Trail Plate Pottery ClassDecorate two slip trailed plates. 6 – 9 p.m. $35 ($30 for Friends of Old Salem). Single Brothers’ Workshop. Pre-registration required.*

December 4 – Swingle BellsJoin Martha Bassett and friends as they perform a selection of holiday favorites at3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $18 adults, $5 student/child. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium,Old Salem Visitor Center. Tickets: 800-838-3006.

December 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 19, 21 – Puppet Show: Sophie and the Ginger CookiesSophie follows three strangers in search of the Christ Child. 10, 10:30, 11, and11:30 a.m., 12:30 and 1 p.m. (except Dec. 8: 11a.m., 1, 2, and 3 p.m.). Included with All-In-One ticket or $2 for puppet show only. Frank L. Horton Museum Center.

December 5, 12, 19, 26 – Wednesday Noon Tannenberg Organ RecitalsFree organ recitals at noon. December 5: Susan Foster; December 12: Timothy Olsen; December 19: Joseph O’Berry; December 26: John Coble. James A. Gray Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center.

December 8 – Salem ChristmasJoin us for hands-on activities, demonstrations, wagon rides, cooking and more!10 a.m. – 5 p.m. At 5:15 p.m. carol singing and lighting of the Christmas pyramid. Included with All-In-One ticket, Adults/$21; 6 – 16/$10. Friends of Old Salem Free.

December 13 – Christmas Lovefeast at St. PhilipsA Christmas Lovefeast to commemorate the first service held in the African Moravian brick church. Noon. Free. St. Philips African Moravian Church.

December 27 – Peter and the WolfEnjoy the beloved childhood classic tale by Sergei Prokofiev featuring the Carolina Symphony Players. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $5 general admission. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center. Tickets call: 1-800-838-3006.

*To register, reserve a spot or purchase tickets, please call 1-800-441-5305.

for more information, visit oldsalem.org.

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