Winston-Salem - Old Salem

Old Salem is a remarkable area full of history. Numerous historical buildings from the 18th and 19th Century have been restored or reconstructed. Visitors can walk through Old Salem to see what life was like during this time period and learn about the history of the area. Some of the buildings feature craftsmen demonstrating their skills, others are museums full of antiques and other artifacts. Retail stores offer unique shopping experiences.

All of this is enhanced by the impressive landscaping and gardens that have been added to Old Salem.

Must-see attractions nearby:

Old Salem

Wake Forest University

Address

Old Salem Museums & Gardens
600 South Main Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
United States

Phone 1 (336) 721-7300

Fax 1 3367217335.

http://www.oldsalem.org

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	13:00
Close	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30

Cost

Adult	$ 21.00
Child 16 & under	$ 10.00
Child 5 & under	FREE

All values are in United States Dollars

Related Attractions

Boys School

The Old Salem Boys School was built in 1794 and looks today, on the outside, much as it did then. Built by the Moravians, the students were taught a standard curriculum consisting of math, reading, writing, English and German. The current boys school is divided upstairs and downstairs with the upper regions showcasing interesting exhibits on schooling and the lower levels showcasing Moravian pottery.

Children's Museum at Old Salem

Part of the wonderful Old Salem Museums and Gardens attraction, the Children's Museum at Old Salem is a must see for those younger members of your traveling troop. Fascinating interactive exhibits will provide hours of fun and entertainment. The Children's Museum at Old Salem has a 18th Century spin and leverages the surrounding town in its learning activities.

Market-Fire House

The Market-Fire House in Old Salem, was, as the name suggests, both the Fire House and a local market. Located on Salem Square, half of the building housed the fire house while the other half housed a meat market. The Market-Fire House was built in 1803 but what visitors will find today is a reconstructed version built in the 1950s.

Miksch House

The Miksch House in Old Salem dates to the early 1770s. It is a log home that has been covered in clapboard. Although Multi-family dwellings were the norm in Old Salem at the time Miksch House was built, this house was built for a single family, Matthew and Henrietta Miksch, along with their daughter. The family ran a small retail business out of their home, as was the usual practice.

Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts

The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts is part of the Old Salem Museums and gardens. The museum houses a broad collection of southern decorate arts from the 17th to the early 19th Centuries. On display are examples of southern furniture, paintings, ceramics, textiles, and metalwork. The collection is displayed in period rooms and galleries and includes pieces from three main regions that include the Chesapeake, the Low Country and the Backcountry.

Hours

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	10:00	13:00
Close		17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00	17:00

Always closed on:

Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)

Disabled

Full facilities for persons with disabilities.

Guides

Guided tour included with admission.

Facilities

Gift shop

Salem Tavern

The Salem Tavern is over 200 years old. Modern day has seen the tavern be turned into a fine dining restaurant which seeks to maintain the historic atmosphere. The building has been restored and offers a unique experience.

Shultz Shoemaker Shop

The Shultz Shoemaker Shop was built in 1827. It was the shop of Samuel Shultz who erected it next to his home, as was the normal practice with small shops during that time period. Visitors can drop by to see the shop.

Single Brothers' House and Garden

The Single Brothers' House and Garden in Old Salem was used originally to house unmarried men. This system of placing like individuals together for housing was common practice for the Moravian church which dominated this area in the 18th and 19th Centuries. The building dates to the latter half of the 18th Century. The men who lived at the Single Brothers' House also operated a plantation, complete with bakery, brewery, distillery, tannery , and slaughterhouse.

Visitors can stop by today to see how these men lived.

St Phillips Church

St Phillips Church in Old Salem was built in 1861 for a negro congregation. The church was built in Greek revival style. Eventually the church fell into disrepair and was not used for a period of time. However, in 1989, the church underwent restoration by the Old Salem Museums & Gardens and today St Phillips Church is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The Sunday school room features exhibits on the history of African Americans in the Salem area.

Vierling House

Vierling House in Old Salem is an early 19th Century home that belonged to Dr. Samuel Benjamin Vierling. He was a physician and operated an apothecary out of his home. Vierling House features displays on early medicine as well as life in the 1800s. Visitors can tour the house and the grounds.

Vogler House

The Volger House in Old Salem belonged to John Volger and his wife Christina Spach. It was built in 1819 but is currently laid out to represent the year 1840. Visitors will see elements of John Volger's silversmith business as well as the families living quarters with some of the original furnishings on display.

In addition to the house, visitors can also see the gardens behind the home which comes to life in the summer.

Hours

January 1 to March 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	Closed	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	13:00
Close		16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	17:00

April 1 to December 31

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Open	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	9:30	13:00
Close	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	16:30	17:00