Old Salem
Find yourself in another place and time at Old Salem.
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- Local Legacies Find out about the history of North Carolina's State Fair, the outdoor symphonic drama of Roanoke Island's Lost Colony (which has been playing since 1937), the National Hollerin' Contest, the City Park Carrousel, and much more.
- Lesson plan: Why is the past important? As an introduction to the study of North Carolina's archaeological heritage, students will use personally owned object to share the importance of their past and connect this importance with reasons why the human past is important.
- Crafting North Carolina: A Hands on Exploration of North Carolina's Hand-made Heritage North Carolina's geography, history, and resources brought to life through the crafts of the state.
Related pages
- Historic Bethabara Park: An introduction to the stories that can be discovered at this historic site, including the story of the Moravians, the 1753 wilderness preserve, colonial agriculture, cultural history, the village of 1754, and more. This website features several images highlighting the historical gardens, the "people's house," and many other aspects of Bethabara.
- Historic Edenton: The Historic Edenton website is provided by North Carolina Historic Sites and contains a brief introduction and history of the town as well as a listing of special events.
- House in the Horseshoe: Learn a bit of the history of this "architectural gem" during the Revolutionary War and read biographies of Whig colonel and loyalist to England, Philip Alston as well as Governor Benjamin Williams, both who owned the house at one time. Also find the surrender terms of Philip Alston when he became a prisoner of war.
Related topics
- Learn more about Early American history, Forsyth County, Moravian, North Carolina, Winston-Salem, arts, colonial life, decorative arts, historic sites, and history.
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The Historic Town of Salem, established in 1766, was born from the Protestant Moravian commitment to create church-organized communities where people lived together in harmony. Here, you can experience how life in this unique early American community was shaped and altered by 200 years of American history. You can also see the nation’s largest collection of furniture and decorative arts of the South at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA). At the Old Salem Toy Museum you can visit an unparalleled collection of toys from around the world. And the Old Salem Children’s Museum provides a place where parents and children can touch and interact with the past.
The website provides a virtual tour of Old Salem as well as history of the area and visitor information. To take a field trip to Old Salem, please see admissions information on this website.
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