Living With History - Historic Salem NC
Salem was originally settled in 1766 by members of the Moravian Church, a Protestant denomination that began in the 1450’s in what is now the Czech Republic. Throughout Old Salem, skilled craftsmen and interpreters live and work as though it were the 1700’s and early 1800’s. The residents did not own the land where they lived, they leased it from the Moravian church.
Salem began to suffer from neglect and the historic area was being threatened in 1947. In 1948, Old Salem was established as the first National Historic Landmark District in North Carolina. A group called Old Salem Inc. was founded in 1950, as a non-profit corporation to save approximately 10 historically significant buildings. There are approximately 91 original buildings in the historic town today and approximately 20 buildings and gardens are open for visitors.
There is no fee to walk around Old Salem, but if you want to take part in some of the extra interactive exhibits, then you will need to buy tickets at the Visitors Center.
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Things you should know:
Check the website for times and days of operation. I was told that due to the pandemic, the hours and days have been reduced. Unfortuately, I visited the area on a day where all of the buildings were closed.
Depending on what is open, you could spend a couple of hours to an entire day.
This is a walkable town.
There are a few building and garden tours.
There are some private homes in the area, if signs are posted, do not trespass.
On the street parking is available; check posted parking regulation signs.What you should know:
For more information: Old Salem NC
