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Ghost Walk 25 General Flyer - 1

Ghost Walk 2025

October 2-4, 6-8pm

Tickets click HERE

East Hill Cemetery comes alive after dark just once a year! The Salem Museum once again welcomes the living for the annual Ghost Walk on October 2-4, 2025. Tour the historic graveyard and meet notable characters from Salem’s past on walking tours that are family-friendly, fun, and informative, but not scary.

“Ghosts” will share captivating tales of fascinating characters from various periods of Salem’s rich history, spanning over 200 years. Each character has made an impact, whether big or small, and some stories are simply delightful. Guests will also discover surprising narratives about some of the region's most historic locations - places they may encounter in their daily lives.

Tours leave the Museum every 15 minutes from 6pm to 8pm. An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter will join the 6pm tour each evening.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for students of any age, and free for children ages three and younger.

Ghost Walk 2025 is generously sponsored by: Sherwood Memorial Park, City of Salem, and City of Salem Parks and Recreation

All tickets on sale now at the Salem Museum or online through the link above. Purchasing tickets in advance is recommended to reserve your preferred tour time. Groups must register in advance. The Ghost Walk is expected to sell out once again this year.

Appalachian Trail 2025 Square Flyer

People and Places of the Appalachian Trail in the Roanoke Region

September 27, 11am
Zoom Link HERE
Join us to learn all about local Appalachian Trail history!
In her talk, Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club (RATC) archivist Dr. Diana Christopulos will draw on the organization’s extensive records, which date back to 1932, to explore key questions about the Trail’s history. Why was the Trail relocated from Fort Lewis and Poor Mountains? Who were the Nomads, one of the RATC’s founding groups? What did Carvins Cove look like before the reservoir was built? Why was the McAfee Knob section of the Trail closed between 1978 and 1987, and how was it reopened? These questions and more will be addressed in her presentation.
Dr. Christopulos is a dedicated conservationist who has held leadership roles in numerous environmental and community organizations, including the RATC, the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, and the Roanoke Valley Cool Cities Coalition. She has also served on the boards of the Blue Ridge Land Conservancy and the Council of Community Services, and is a member of the Roanoke Women’s Foundation. She co-founded the McAfee Knob Task Force, a group of about 30 volunteers who, alongside a paid seasonal ridge-runner, work to keep visitors safe and educate them about protecting natural resources. In addition, she has completed a thru-hike of the entire Appalachian Trail.
Art Gatherings at the Salem Museum Flyer

Art Gatherings at the Museum

Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month, 5pm

Join local artist Matilda Wentzel for consistent Art Gatherings at the Salem Museum. Each class stands on its own, so you can sign up for one or join them all!  Each class will have a demonstration in the art medium we will be working in that day, followed by help and instructions from the teacher.

You can find out more and sign up by clicking HERE 

Sept. 23rd, Watercolor and Wax, learn how to be loose and free flowing!

Mark Your Calendar

Monthly Speaker Series

Second Thursday of each month, 7pm. October= Heath Lee on the life of Pat Nixon (at Roanoke College) / November= Flood of 1985 panel

 

Workshops with artist Matilda Wentzel

Second and Fourth Tuesdays Monthly.  Join us for arts workshops.  RSVP Required.  More information HERE

 

Peggy Shifflett Book Talk

POSTPONED.  Local author Peggy Shifflett will discuss her new book and have a book signing.

 

People and Places of the Appalachian Trail in the Roanoke Region

September 27, 11am.  Diana Christopolis joins us to discuss the Appalachian Trail in our region and the role of the Roanoke Appalachian Trail Club.

 

Ghost Walk 2025

October 2-4, 6pm-8pm.  Our annual Ghost Walk returns to East Hill Cemetery.

 

Persiflage Holiday Book Sale

November 15. Start your holiday shopping early by supporting local authors! The authors joining us will offer books of all genres for all ages. So come find the perfect books for everyone on your shopping list, including yourself!

 

Gingerbread Festival 2025

December 6. The Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce Festival returns to Longwood Park with the annual Gingerbread House Competition on display inside the Museum.

 

Wreaths Across America

December 13. Join the Fort Lewis Chapter NSDAR to honor local veterans. A ceremony will take place, then community members are invited to help lay wreaths on graves in East Hill and East Hill North cemeteries.

 

"The Living Story: From Memory to Legacy" Storytelling Workshops

Spring 2026. Join Clint Atwater, founder of Storytelling Connections, for five workshops to give you the tools to craft and share meaningful stories with confidence.

  • Sun - Mon: Closed
    Tue - Sat: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Sun - Mon: Closed
    Tue - Sat: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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