Like thousands of North Carolinians, anti-racism educator Lucretia Berry took a field trip to Old Salem Museums & Gardens as a child. She learned about the Moravians, about how they were staunch pacifists and valued peace. But it wasn’t until well into her 30s that she learned that slavery was even a part of Old Salem’s story.
In Old Salemâs Phase One reopening, Salem Pathways, a new choose-your-own-adventure, self-guided tour experience started in April, Historic Winkler Baker reopened in May, and The Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA) and the Horton Museum Center reopened in June.
School groups will not be part of Old Salemâs next phase of reopening.
Based on conversations Old Salem staff has had with school districts where its student groups normally come from, Vagnone said, they are not coming this year.
He doesnât expect school groups to return until the spring or fall of 2022.
A look back at Old Salem in historical photos
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