Welcome to the

Historic Salem Courthouse

We manage the Courthouse Complex and operate fine and performing arts, crafts, and educational activities for persons of all ages. We give individuals a chance to enjoy, participate in, and serve the community. We celebrate our past by restoring and preserving the Old Washington County Courthouse at Salem, NY.

Since 2002, almost one million dollars has been received via grants and donations for restoration work. We are one of the best-preserved 19th-century courtrooms in New York State. In addition to our preservation work, we are also an active and thriving community center focusing on programs and events for all to enjoy in Washington County, NY. Stop by and visit and learn about all the Courthouse has to offer in this historical gem in upstate New York.

What’s Happening

Fri. March 22

Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira  7pm

Joining forces in Glasgow in  2018, Jocelyn Pettit & Ellen Gira were already two well-established musicians, who found together a kindred musical spirit. With Jocelyn on fiddle and Ellen on cello, they push boundaries between traditional and contemporary genre to create a powerfully uplifting and soulful performance.

On stage, their instruments weave a rhythmic, textured sound with nuanced fiddle-cello interplay. Complemented with vocal harmonies and lively stepdancing, they bring life and fire int0 original tunes, and high-energy repertoire from Scotland, Ireland, North America, and Scandinavia.

FolkWorld Magazine calls them “A dazzling duo!”

https://www.jocelynpettit.com/jocelyn-pettit-ellen-gira

Fri. April 5

Online Auction In-Person Preview

Our fourth annual Online Auction begins at 8am on Friday April 5 and closes at 8pm on Wednesday, April 17. The Auction includes items from many different categories, including experiences such as concert or theater tickets, a vacation getaway, golf, artwork from local artists, gift certificates, handmade items, and so much more!! Join us at 5pm on April 5 for the In-Person Preview to see many of these items in person while enjoying light refreshments!

Sat. April 6

Repair Café 1-4pm

At the Hebron-Salem Repair Café, everything centers on making repairs to broken household items that
might normally get discarded and end up in landfills. Bring your items that need repair, and local volunteers
will do their best to fix them for free. Our Repair Coaches can work on items such as mendable clothing,
lamps, jewelry (no soldering), small appliances, and other electronics, bikes, toys, and small furniture. They
can also sharpen knives and scissors. If you know what parts are needed, please bring them with you to
save time. The main criterion is that you can carry the item, and guests are expected to stay and perhaps
learn how to make repairs themselves while enjoying a cup of tea or coffee.

Sunday, April 7

4pm

Join us for a Music from Salem concert on a Sunday afternoon!

Music from Salem explores, with equal intensity, the variety of musical expression in masterworks from the 18th and 19th century to pieces by seldom heard contemporary composers. This adventurous and diverse repertory imparts an energy, excitement and sense of exploration to every performance. It is firmly grounded in the genius of the past and open to exciting new forms of musical expression.

https://musicfromsalem.org/

Fri. April 19

Crossroads of Sound  7pm

Five musicians of diverse backgrounds sharing traditional and original music from Turkey, the Balkans, and the Middle East.

https://www.volkanefe.com

Sun. April 21

Chamber Music Series is back!

Sundays at 4pm

Please join us for the 2024 Chamber Music Series with Dan Shulman and Kaori Washiyama and friends. The concerts begin at 4pm on Sunday afternoons on the following dates: April 21, May 19, and June 2.

Mobile Health Center

Mondays – Tuesdays 7am – 4pm

Happy Anniversary HHHN! June 21, 2022 we salute 1 year at the Historic Salem Courthouse! Hudson Headwaters Health Network has a new mobile health center in town that is parked at the Historic Salem Courthouse on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9am-4pm. The mobile health van has a physician, physician’s assistant and a nurse on duty. Women’s healthcare, pediatrics, general care, vaccinations, and blood work is provided at this mobile center, along with vision and hearing tests. For more information and to schedule an appointment, reference the link and number below.

To make an appointment go to the HHHN.org website or call (518) 623-0871. Also accepting walk-in appointments.

The Historic Salem Courthouse

Washington County Book

$39.95 – All proceeds go to HSCPA!