John Randolph Spring Arts Kick Off

 

 

Our 2024 season opens with the 11th annual John Randolph Spring Arts Kick Off on Saturday, May 18th.

10 AM to 5 PM

Join us for a day of family fun. This event is named in honor of John Randolph, the founder of Fort New Salem. John, 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.

 

Fort New Salem traditionally opens its season with this event.  This special one-day event featuring live demonstrations by various artisans.

Join us for a special presentation by the City of Salem honoring our 50th Anniversary. The time TBD

See Demonstrations

  • flintstone fire starting
  • tomahawk throwing
  • blacksmithing
  • tin smithing
  • multiple fireplace spring cooking demonstrations
  • spinning
  • Heritage toys
  • paper marbling
  • candle dipping
  • apothecary
  • live music
  • singing by the Clarksburg Madrigals (1 PM)

Food Service by the Sperry – Davis VFW Post 9151 Auxiliary

Vendors on Site

Sponsored in 2023 by

                      

Martin Ventures LLC  & Schillace Law Office

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