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Featured EventsOctober 15

harvest day

October 25opening of our spirited ancestors:

the decorative art of drink

October 28 and 29jack-o-lantern carving

October 28 and 29legends and lanterns tours

October 30trick or treating

November 12shops at old salem holiday open house

November 18, 19, 25, 2618th century christmasby candlelight tours

December 2, 3, 9, 16, 17, 22, 2319th century christmasby candlelight tours

December 3 and 4old salem presents christmas

with the winston-salem symphony

December 10salem christmas

December 1515oth anniversary of the

african moravian brick church

OctoberOctober 15 – Pigs & Pippins! Harvest Day at Old SalemCelebrate the fall harvest 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.

October 20 – Spring Flowering Bulbs For gorgeous spring color, fall is the time to plant flowering bulbs! Learn the basics! Noon (bring lunch). Free. Frank L. Horton Museum Center.

October 25 – Our Spirited Ancestors: The Decorative Art of Drink A new exhibit at MESDA opens exploring the furniture, silver, and ceramics that helped to enliven the days and nights of the early American South. On display until Sept. 2012. Free with paid museum admission ticket.

October 28, 29 – Jack-o-lantern Carving Contest Show off your pumpkin carving creativity. Free pumpkins; bring your own tools. Prizes will be awarded. Friday 5 – 7 p.m./ Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free.

October 28, 29 – Legends and Lanterns ToursTour Salem’s nighttime streets, visit haunted stops and hear local ghost tales. Tours begin every 15 mins. From 6 – 9 p.m. Tickets $20/adult and $15/children ($18/$13 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration suggested.*

October 29 – Joiner’s Tool Kit ClassParticipants will make tools commonly found in early woodworkers’ tool chests. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $125 ($112 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required. Historic Trades Backshop.*

October 30 – Trick-or-treating in the Historic DistrictOld Salem Museums & Gardens will host trick-or-treating for children, who should be accompanied by a parent/adult and wear light-colored costumes/clothing for safety. 6 – 9 p.m. Free.

NovemberNovember 5 – Herbal Body Care Learn to create lotions, soaps, skin cleansers and other herbal body care products. 10 a.m. Free. Frank L. Horton Center.

November 5 – Moravian Board Bench ClassBuild a Moravian six board bench using mortise and tenon construction.9 a.m. – 5 p.m. $160 ($145 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required. Historic Trades Backshop.*

November 9, 16, 30 – Wednesday Noon Tannenberg Organ RecitalsFree organ recitals at noon. Nov. 9: Grant Hellmers; Nov. 16: Regina Pozzi; Nov. 30: Limestone College Choral and Jazz Ensembles. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center.

November 10 or 17 – Slip Trail Pottery Museum Class Join Mike Fox, Single Brothers’ Potter from 6 – 9 p.m. to decorate two slip trailed plates. $35/Adults ($30 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required. Single Brothers’ Workshop.*

November 10 or 17 – Pewter Spoon Museum Class Participant will leave with one finished spoon and a second spoon casting to finish at home. Participants should wear long pants and closed toe shoes. 6 – 9 p.m. $40/Adults ($36 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required. Single Brothers’ House.*

November 12 – Shops at Old Salem Holiday Open HouseGet a jump on your holiday shopping. Visit Old Salem from 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. for special music, food sampling, craftsmen, authors, storytelling, vendors, shopping and more. Free.

November 12 – MESDA Saturday Seminar: Our Spirited AncestorsExplores the customs, furniture, and ceramics associated with the art of liquid entertainment in the early South. Noted speakers. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. $65 ($55 for Friends of MESDA or Old Salem). To register, call 336-721-7360.

November 15 – Build a Christmas Pyramid ClassParticipants will use basic hand skills and tools to assemble a traditionally styled wooden pyramid used in period Christmas decorating. 6 – 9 p.m. $95 ($85 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required. Single Brothers’ Workshop.*

November 15 – A Moravian Sampler Christmas Museum ClassMake hand-dipped beeswax candles, beautifully decorated paste paper, and Christmas scherenschnitte (cut paper). After class, enjoy warm gingerbread and spiced apple cider by the kitchen hearth. 6 – 9 p.m. $20 ($18 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required. Single Brothers’ Workshop.*

November 17 – Preparing Your Garden for Winter Prepare your garden now for favorable results next spring. At noon. Free (bring lunch). Frank L. Horton Center.

November 18, 19, 25, 26 – Christmas by Candlelight 18th Century ToursTake a guided tour by candlelight. The evening will include music, games, food and drink. Tours begin at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 p.m. $20/adults, $15/children ($18/$15 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required.*

November 19 – Holiday Wreath ClassesClasses 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). Pre-registration required. Vierling Barn.*

DecemberDecember 1 – Woodworking Class: Moravian Peg RackIn this beginner’s class, participants will use hand tools to construct a traditional Moravian peg rack. 6 – 9 p.m. $45 ($40 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required. Single Brother’s Workshop.*

December 1 – Christmas Baking Class: Pies, Puffs, and Other StuffUsing traditional hearth cooking, bake a savory pie and apple puffs.Make vinegar. 6 – 9 p.m. $30, ($27 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required. Single Brothers’ Workshop.*

December 2, 3, 9, 16, 17, 22, 23 – 19th Century Christmas byCandlelight ToursTake a guided tour by candlelight. The evening will include music, food and drink. Tours begin at 6:30, 7:00, 7:30, and 8:00 p.m. $20/adults, $15/children ($18/$15 for Friends of Old Salem). Pre-registration required.*

December 3, 4 – Old Salem Presents Christmas with theWinston-Salem Symphony The Winston-Salem Symphony, the Symphony Chorale and guest soloists Kathryn Mueller, soprano, and Diana Yodzis, alto, present a holiday concert. A half hour before each concert, guest organist John Cummins will perform on the Tannenberg organ. Dec. 3: prelude at 7 p.m. concert at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 4: prelude at 2:30 p.m. concert at 3 p.m. $50/adults, $15/students and under 18. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center.* December 6 – “Swingle Bells – A Jazzy Christmas” Join Martha Bassett, Matt Kendrick and friends as they perform a selection of holiday favorites at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. $18 adults, $5 student/child. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center.* December 7, 14, 21, 28 – Wednesday Noon Tannenberg Organ Recitals Free organ recitals at noon. Dec. 7: Henry Lebedinsky; Dec. 14: John Coble; Dec. 21: Susan Foster; Dec. 28: Michael Rowland. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center.

December 10 – Salem ChristmasJoin us for this annual celebration of Moravian Christmas traditions with 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.

December 15 – 150th Anniversary of the African Moravian Brick ChurchConsecrated on December 15, 1861, St. Philips Moravian Church is the oldest African American church standing in North Carolina. 11:00 am - Lovefeast, with brass band. 7 p.m. - An Evening of Conversation and Music and Candle Light Memorial. Free.

December 29 – “Peter and the Wolf” A delightful performance of the beloved childhood classic tale by Sergei Prokofiev featuring the Carolina Symphony Players. Performances at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. $5 general admission. James A. Gray, Jr. Auditorium, Old Salem Visitor Center.*

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

for more information, visit oldsalem.org.

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