Visitors to Old Salem Museums & Gardens experience authentic early-American history brought to life through storytelling, original buildings, hands-on activities, music, and events, as well as world-class artifacts. The historic town of Salem, along with award-winning heirloom gardens, engage visitors in a memorable, historical experience about those who lived and worked in the early South. Stop in at Winkler Bakery, the oldest continuously operating bakery in the U.S.