One of the most historic events in this area will take place July 11th-18th at Salem Campground, located at 3940 Salem Salem Road, three miles south of Interstate 20 between Covington and Conyers, GA.

Dr. Leslie Holmes of Erskine Theology School of Augusta and Dr. Alice Rogers, Pastor of Glenn Memorial United Methodist Church of Atlanta will be preaching at 10:45 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. services.  Dr. Hal Brady, a famous Methodist evangelist will preach Sunday, July 13th at 10:45 a.m. service.  Mr. Thomas Roberts will be song leader and special area choirs will be at each service.  Also at each service, Alice Walker and Becky Ramsey, the famous twin duo pianists will be playing great sacred music selections on grand pianos.

The tabernacle, on the National Building Survey as one of the historic buildings of America was built in 1854.  The entire campground is on the National Register of Historic Places.

The hotel features a 125 seat dining hall and meal reservations can be made by calling 770-786-4916.  Church groups are urged to attend camp meeting.  Salem is interdenominational and everyone is welcome to attend.  All area youth are invited to a special youth service on Saturday, July 12 at 10:45am.

For complete information on Salem, go to www.salemcampmeeting.org.