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�Science never appears so beautiful as when applied to the uses of human life.�
- Thomas Jefferson

The Moravians of Salem had an advanced understanding of science and technology: agriculture, astronomy, botany, surveying, architecture and manufacturing. Science was a tool, used to solve the problems of every day life. The American scientific �can-do� spirit led to many revolutionary discoveries and inventions.

Join us for a day of hands-on science activities and demonstrations throughout the historic town of Salem. Let your students experience science with their own hands.

Activities include:
- Learn how matter changes as metals are forged.
- Discover the design difference between a musket and a rifle.
- Explore the elements of gunpowder and the properties that make it explode.
- Tell time by using the sun.
- Identify the changes in producing lye from ashes in soap making.
- Observe how natural materials are used to dye wool, linen and cotton.
- Find out how to make a fire without using matches.
- Try your hand at some simple machines that help lift loads with ease!
- And many more hands-on activities and demonstrations!