Saturday April 28, 2018 noon - 5 PM.
The John Randolph Spring Arts Kick Off is our annual event to open Fort New
Salem.
It features live demonstrations and sales by various artisans, food, game,
tours and music.
Join us for a day of family fun.
This event is
named in honor of the founder of Fort New Salem. John Randolph, then a
professor at Salem College, was the visionary who in the late 1960’s saw a
need to preserve our regions Appalachian heritage. In the 1970’s John
efforts led to the development of the Fort New Salem campus with many of the
cabins being brought in during that time.
DEMONSTRATIONS (some vendors also sale items)
Blacksmith
Berdines 5 & Dime
Herbology
Loom
Potholder rugs
Paper Marbling
Pottery
Printing
Quilting
Spring Hearth Cooking
Wooden spoons
Sponsored in part by
and Martin Ventures LLC / East Gate LLC
s.
General Admission $5*
*Children
10 and under admitted free with paying adult
If you are a crafter and interested in
participating, please contact us.
