Museum presenting historically-based puppet shows
‘African-American Portrait Gallery’ performance is running through Feb. 27
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is presenting a series of puppet shows at the Heirloom Puppet Theater at the Frank L. Horton Museum Center this winter and spring.
Heirloom Puppet Theater shows feature historically-based puppet performances intended for all ages.
Puppet shows are included in All-in-One tickets or cost $2 per person without an All-in-One Ticket. Performances are held in the Frank L. Horton Museum, at 924 S. Main St.
Dates and Times for the Winter/Spring 2015 shows are:
*A Night in the African-American Portrait Gallery: This show highlights African-American individuals who have paved the way for others with their contributions to our history. Dates: Feb. 20, 25, 27. Times: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1 p.m. Other dates and times: Feb. 21 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.
10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1 p.m.
*Aesop’s Fabulous Fables: Travel to ancient Greece, where you will meet Aesop and hear his timeless fables. Dates: April 17, 22, 24, 29 and May 1, 6, 8, 20, 22, 27, 29.
Times: 10 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 11 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1 p.m.
Old Salem Museums & Gardens is one of America’s most comprehensive history attractions. Its museums—the Historic Town of Salem, the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts (MESDA), and the Gardens at Old Salem—engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience about those who lived and worked in the early South. Old Salem Museums & Gardens is located at 600 South Main Street in Winston-Salem. For more information call 336-721-7300 or visit oldsalem.org.
