Spring Open House
Join us for a Spring Open House on the Courthouse Campus! Light bites available in the Battenkill Kitchen! The Shoppe Off Broadway & Town Archives Room will be open! Learn more about the upcoming renovations on our Carriage Barn! Catch part of a movie in our Courtroom theatre! Join an art workshop and so much more! We can’t wait to celebrate the incoming Spring season with all of you!
Community Coffee Hour
Community Coffee Hour at the Courthouse
Join us on Tuesday, March 10th for our monthly coffee hour at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center! This is an informal time to connect with neighbors and the community.
COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED, but feel free to bring your preferred beverage if you'd like. In an effort to reduce waste, please bring a mug if you’re able!
Have questions? Send an email to: office@salemcourthouse.org . Otherwise, we’ll see you there!
Great Hall Gallery Opening: Musical World- Ellie Valentine's Collection
Join us for an opening reception in the Great Hall Gallery and stay for a concert in our Historic Courtroom!
We’re showcasing works from Ellie Valentine’s collection- Musical World.
From the collection of Ellie Valentine, Cambridge, NY
Ellie has enjoyed a career administering international academic exchanges and international development projects since 1978. She first traveled to Poland as a student in 1977 where she learned of the impressive graphic arts traditions in Poland, especially poster art. From the mid-1990s she implemented USAID projects in Ukraine, Armenia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Yemen, Guatemala, Morocco, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan before settling in Cambridge in her retirement 2025. In her “down time” while living abroad, she visited many galleries, and met many local artists visiting their studios. She volunteered in the organizing committee of the “Great Ukrainian Women Artists” exhibitions organized by the International Women’s Club of Kyiv (1994-96). In 2004 she was a sponsor of the exhibit of Polish women artists in Berlin, "Europe is a Woman." In 2009 she organized an exhibit in Kyiv of her Pakistan arts and crafts collection as a fund-raiser for Pakistani flood relief. She now seeks to share the works she has collected with the broader Washington Country community.
The works on exhibit in "Musical World" at the Salem Courthouse this March 2026 will feature works from Poland, Ukraine, Armenia, and Cuba.
Show opens March 13th and runs through April 25th. Gallery is open prior to all HSC Community Center events and by appointment: greathall@salemcourthouse.org
Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
LIVE! Folklife Concert Series: Kalos
Doors open @ 6:30p, Show begins @ 7:00p
Join us for a LIVE! Free Folklife Concert Series and join us in welcoming Kalos to Salem!
Inspired by maritime traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Scandinavia, North America
For more information, click here!
Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted, produced, and funded by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, offered free to the public thanks to grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.
Spring Equinox Yoga w/Kakki from Swaying Tree Yoga
Kakki, from Swaying Tree Yoga, returns to the Courthouse! Join us in welcoming the Spring Equinox with yoga, meditation and a sound journey.
Registration required: click here!
$25/pp (scholarships available, contact our office!)
LIVE! Folklife Concert Series: Hildaland
Doors open @ 6:30p, Show begins @ 7:00p
Join us for a LIVE! Free Folklife Concert Series and join us in welcoming Hildaland to Salem!
Contemporary collage of Scottish & American traditional music
For more information, click here!
Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted, produced, and funded by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, offered free to the public thanks to grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.
Needle Felting w/Holly & Vine Farm
This workshop is FULL. Registration has ended.
Celebrate Spring by needle felting this adorable bunny using wool from Holly & Vine Farm! Rebecca and Mitchell, along with their two daughters, raise sheep in Jackson and create beautiful, farm-grown wool.
In this hands-on class, Rebecca will guide you step by step through the process of making your very own felted bunny. She discovered needle felting through 4-H after many unsuccessful attempts at knitting and has spent years experimenting and developing fun, approachable felted designs.
No experience is necessary to participate!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED: Click here to register now!
LIVE! Folklife Concert Series: Tim O'Shea & Friends
Doors open @ 6:30p, Show begins @ 7:00p
Join us for a LIVE! Free Folklife Concert Series and join us in welcoming Tim O’Shea & Friends to Salem!
An Irish Spring Hooley with Padraig Timoney, John Nolan, Tim Wechgaeler
For more information, click here!
Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted, produced, and funded by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, offered free to the public thanks to grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.
Movies in the Courtroom
FREE! Movie in the Courtroom
Join us Sunday, March 29th for the fan favorite that’ll have everyone singing and dancing in their seat (rated PG) movie matinee at 3pm!
April Fool's Race
45th Annual April Fool’s Race
Run in scenic and historic Salem, N.Y. Numerous prizes and fun for all--expert or novice runners and walkers. The scenic runs begin and end at Salem Washington Academy.
Discounted registrations available through March 20th. Click here to download the registration form or register online by clicking here.
Interested in sponsoring this year’s race? Click here to learn more or reach out to office@salemcourthouse.org
LIVE! Folklife Concert Series: É.T.É
Doors open @ 6:30p, Show begins @ 7:00p
LIVE! Folklife Concert Series in our Historic Courtroom: Join us in welcoming É.T.É to Salem!
Quebecois trad with new vitality.
To learn more: etemusiquetrad.ca/en
Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted, produced, and funded by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, offered free to the public thanks to grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.
Community Coffee Hour
Community Coffee Hour at the Courthouse
Join us on Tuesday, April 14th for our monthly coffee hour at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center! This is an informal time to connect with neighbors and the community.
COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED, but feel free to bring your preferred beverage if you'd like. In an effort to reduce waste, please bring a mug if you’re able!
Have questions? Send an email to: office@salemcourthouse.org . Otherwise, we’ll see you there!
Yoga and Fiber Wellness Workshop
Free event- Registration is Required
Join Comfort Food Community and Squash Villa Farm for a Yoga + Fiber Wellness Workshop! For this free yoga class and nutrition demonstration, participants will be guided by Himanee Gupta of Squash Villa Farm in a gentle and invigorating yoga lesson, followed by a presentation on the health benefits of fiber by Comfort Food Community. We will share samples of a nutritious recipe using Squash Villa Farm cornmeal and other local produce! The yoga class is suitable for all levels, no prior experience necessary. A limited number of yoga mats will be provided.
**Stick around for a FREE Folklife Concert Series performance by Paper Wings starting at 7pm!**
LIVE! Folklife Concert: Paper Wings
Doors open @ 6:30p, Show begins @ 7:00p
Join us for a LIVE! Free Folklife Concert Series and join us in welcoming Paper Wings to Salem!
Pastoral folk songs, spellbinding harmonies.
Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted, produced, and funded by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, offered free to the public thanks to grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.
Hebron-Salem Repair Cafe
Bring your broken items…and our volunteers will do their best to fix them! FREE OF CHARGE.
LIVE! Folklife Concert Series: The Wolff Sisters
Doors open @ 6:30p, Show begins @ 7:00p
Join us for a LIVE! Free Folklife Concert Series and join us in welcoming The Wolff Sisters to Salem!
Americana storytelling rooted in rock.
To learn more, click here!
Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted, produced, and funded by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, offered free to the public thanks to grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.
LIVE! Folklife Concert Series: Windborne
Doors open @ 6:30p, Show begins @ 7:00p
Join us for a LIVE! Free Folklife Concert Series and join us in welcoming Windborne to Salem!
Old songs, bold harmony.
For more information, click here!
Live! Folklife Concerts are hosted, produced, and funded by the Folklife Center at Crandall Public Library, offered free to the public thanks to grant funding from the New York State Council on the Arts supported by the Governor's Office and the New York State Legislature.
Silent Movie w/Orchestral Music: Swooping Shapes
We are excited to welcome Swooping Shapes to our Historic Courtroom! They’ll create orchestral magic to enhance a silent film—join us on this journey!
Swooping Shapes
The music of Puerto Rican guitarist and composer Federico Balducci can be described as a mixture of classical and ambient music with unusually intricate harmonies. Federico Balducci has a Bachelor’s Degree in Film Scoring from the prestigious Berklee College of Music. Currently, Federico mostly works on film scores for short films and documentaries.
Brian Dewan is a musician and visual artist who engages in filmstrip making and instrument building. He writes songs and collects songs from earlier generations.
Elizabeth Karp is a musician who combines analog and digital instrumentation, tape collage, field recordings, and percussion to perform sound collage music. Elizabeth is also a visual artist and co-curator of Moonbow, a performance series held at The Shaker Heritage Site.
Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Bike Day!
Last year was such a success— we look forward to hosting the 2nd Annual Salem Bike Day at the HSC Community Center on the afternoon of June 14th! Bring your bike and get tuned up for summer!
Keep an eye on our website for more updates!
Opera Saratoga Education Tour
Event reserved for Salem Central School District students. If you have a child that may be interested, feel free to email us: office@salemcourthouse.org
Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center’s programs are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.
Garden Planning Gathering
FREE Garden Planning Gathering hosted by the Courthouse Community Garden Thursday, Feb. 19th at 6pm at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center
Dream of warmer days. Gather with like minded neighbors. This open planning session is a laid back environment to dream up ideas, share tips and learn from fellow gardeners! No experience required. All levels of gardeners welcomed
Movie in the Courtroom
Join us for dessert & a movie- delicious treats will be prepared by On a Limb Bakery! Doors open @ 6:30p, Movie starts @ 7p.
Treats and screening are FREE but donations are welcomed- Support Your Community Center Today!
Screening: Chocolat, rated PG-13
Community Coffee Hour
Community Coffee Hour at the Courthouse
Join us on Tuesday, February 10th for our monthly coffee hour at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center! This is an informal time to connect with neighbors and the community.
COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED, but feel free to bring your preferred beverage if you'd like. In an effort to reduce waste, please bring a mug if you’re able!
Have questions? Send an email to: office@salemcourthouse.org . Otherwise, we’ll see you there!
POSTPONED!!! Movie in the Courtroom: "KPop Demon Hunters"
Due to the cold temperatures, we are going to postpone the movie screening! We will set a new date soon!!!
FREE! Movie in the Courtroom
Join us Sunday, February 1st for the fan favorite KPop Demon Hunters (rated PG) movie matinee!
Live in the Courtroom: Julie Shea
Let’s join together to bring the Courthouse out of hibernation! Julie Shea will perform live in our Historic Courtroom on Jan. 30th. Doors open at 6:30p, show starts at 7:00p.
Julie Shea is a Vermont based singer- songwriter known for her soulful vocals, warm stage presence and deep musical roots. Raised in a musical family on Martha's Vineyard, she began performing in her teens,took a long pause from music, and later returned with renewed purpose. Today, Julie's musical influences have formed her Americana sound which she brings to venues throughout southern Vermont, where she shares heartfelt, soulful performances that connect effortlessly with audiences.
Courthouse Winter Hibernation
Excuse us while we close the building for the month of January! During this time, we’ll be working away on updates for programming, restoration projects and general building upkeep. You can reach us by email during this time: office@salemcourthouse.org
We remain dedicated to being our area’s community center- if you’re in need of meeting space, a warming space, or otherwise- please don’t hesitate to reach out! We may be able to accommodate during this time.
Thanks for understanding and we will see you in February!
NYE Celebration
Join us on NYE for a celebration of the year that’s closing and the one that lies ahead! This will be a 50’s theme, inspired by the movie “Grease” and will be fun for all!
Costume/dressing up is encouraged!
TO ORDER FOOD and for more info: Salemcourthouse.org/newyear
Observed Holiday: OFFICE CLOSED
Our staff and volunteers will be on holiday from December 24th through end of day January 1st. Our offices will reopen in January with limited public access to the building as we accomplish projects and exciting planning.
LLP Winter Camp
Lunch, Learn & Play is excited to host a free one day winter camp for area students! Click here for more info
Winter Solstice Celebration w/Swaying Tree Yoga
Join Swaying Tree Yoga at the Historic Salem Courthouse for a Winter Solstice celebration complete with yoga, sound journey and cacao ceremony. Registration required: click here to register now!
Thanks to a generous donor, tickets are deeply discounted and only $10/pp!
Movie in the Courtroom
Step into the season with a screening of
It’s a Wonderful Life - rated PG
presented in original black & white in our beautifully preserved Historic Courtroom!
American Physical Theater in the Historic Courtroom
In a rare preview of its work, APT brings to The Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center a work-in-progress, a duet, as well as a brief video of its most recent major work called The Lifeboat. In addition, APT’s artistic director and two of its performers will be delighted to answer questions and converse at the end of the evening.
Performances will take place in our Historic Courtroom on December 12 and 13th - both beginning at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30p.
Free Event - Donations are welcomed and will directly benefit the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center.
American Physical Theater (APT) is a not-for-profit performing arts company that breaks cultural and linguistic barriers using the universal language of the body. Through silence and sound, darkness and light, our physical acting group gives voice to and illuminates the human experience.
APT was founded in 2024, in Salem, NY by Arthur Yorinks from work begun in 2022 by Yorinks and a group of enormously gifted physical actors. Utilizing their many talents while folding in the extensive and wide-ranging career Yorinks has had in the literary and performing arts, APT’s diverse performing company brings a wholly distinctive voice to the current theatrical landscape. This collective creates and performs work unlike any other. Compelling, edgy, deeply moving and beautiful, APT is a uniquely American theater company.
Visit www.americanphysicaltheater.org for more information.
American Physical Theater in the Historic Courtroom
In a rare preview of its work, APT brings to The Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center a work-in-progress, a duet, as well as a brief video of its most recent major work called The Lifeboat. In addition, APT’s artistic director and two of its performers will be delighted to answer questions and converse at the end of the evening.
Performances will take place in our Historic Courtroom on December 12 and 13th - both beginning at 7 pm. Doors open at 6:30p.
Free Event - Donations are welcomed and will directly benefit the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center.
American Physical Theater (APT) is a not-for-profit performing arts company that breaks cultural and linguistic barriers using the universal language of the body. Through silence and sound, darkness and light, our physical acting group gives voice to and illuminates the human experience.
APT was founded in 2024, in Salem, NY by Arthur Yorinks from work begun in 2022 by Yorinks and a group of enormously gifted physical actors. Utilizing their many talents while folding in the extensive and wide-ranging career Yorinks has had in the literary and performing arts, APT’s diverse performing company brings a wholly distinctive voice to the current theatrical landscape. This collective creates and performs work unlike any other. Compelling, edgy, deeply moving and beautiful, APT is a uniquely American theater company.
Visit www.americanphysicaltheater.org for more information.
Community Coffee Hour
Community Coffee Hour at the Courthouse
Join us on Tuesday, December 9th for our monthly coffee hour at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center! This is an informal time to connect with neighbors and the community
COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED, but feel free to bring your preferred beverage if you'd like. In an effort to reduce waste, please bring a mug if you’re able!
Have questions? Send an email to: office@salemcourthouse.org . Otherwise, we’ll see you there!
Movie in the Courtroom
Join us Friday, November 28th at 3pm for Hot Chocolate and Cookies! Followed by a screening of The Polar Express!
This is a free screening and all are welcomed! PJs are encouraged.
To learn more about our new Movies in the Courtroom opportunity, click here!
Support us today and help us continue offering no cost programming to our wonderful community.
Observed Holiday: OFFICE CLOSED
Our staff and volunteers will be spending the Thanksgiving holiday with their friends and family; we’ll return on Monday, December 1st! Wishing everyone a peaceful week.
Movies in the Courtroom: Premiere Party
The official premiere of the new “Courtroom Cinema” will take place on Saturday, November 22 at 5:30 p.m. Guests are invited to join a GREAT festive welcome party fit for any SHOWMAN followed by the first movie screening in this historic setting. The event is free and open to all, and promises to be a fun, community-centered evening that you won’t want to miss.
Please note: due to film licensing restrictions, the Courthouse is unable to publicly advertise movie titles outside its own platforms. For full event details stay tuned to our Courthouse website.
Screening: “The Greatest Showman” rated PG
Great Hall Gallery: Remembering Ruth- Light and Color
Remembering Ruth: Light and Color
Long-time resident, artist, and teacher in Salem, Ruth Sauer touched many lives through her classes, gallery, art exhibits, and artwork, and she left a lasting impression on those who knew her. Gathered from the collections of friends, this sampling of Ruth’s abstract paintings and monotypes spans over 50 years and reflects the light and places of her memories: from her kitchen window in Salem to her stay in Tucson, Arizona. In the spirit of community, a potluck will be held. Please bring your favorite dish to share with friends!
Opening, Friday, November 21, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Community Coffee Hour
Community Coffee Hour at the Courthouse
Join us on Tuesday, November 18th for our monthly coffee hour at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center! This is an informal time to connect with neighbors and the community
COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED, but feel free to bring your preferred beverage if you'd like. In an effort to reduce waste, please bring a mug if you’re able!
Have questions? Send an email to: office@salemcourthouse.org . Otherwise, we’ll see you there!
Little Villagers Playgroup
Children ages birth to 5yo and their caregivers are welcome to join us on the 1st & 3rd Monday of each month for our Little Villagers Playgroup!
Mini Movers w/Lili
Creative Movement Activities & Games
11:00-11:45a, 2nd & 4th Mondays
Ages 3-4
Paint & Snack: Creative Door Hanger Workshop
Join Kaycee, of Kcerlyy Customs, for a fun evening of snacking, painting and creating creative door hangers.
Click here to learn more & register now! You must be registered to participate- registration closes Oct. 17th!
Speaker Series: 250th Anniversary-Alec McMorris
Alec McMorris, a graduate of the Virginia Militia Institution, now retired after 20 years active duty, will talk about Salem's military leadership contribution over the years. Presentation will take place in the Town Archives Room at the Historic Salem Courthouse Community Center.
HSC Annual Meeting
Our Annual Meeting will be held at the Historic Salem Courthouse on Nov. 5th starting at 6pm. We will begin the evening with a Volunteer Appreciation Reception, light food and beverages will be provided. At 6:45p we will begin our Annual Meeting Assembly. ALL are welcome to join us! We look forward to welcoming our community.
Become A Volunteer
Interested in helping the community? Love music, arts, food? Enjoy engaging children and families? Whatever your interest-we have a volunteer opportunity available for you!