The City of Salem, in conjunction with Destination Salem and partners in the community that include local historians, representatives from the National Park Service, city government, and business owners, have…
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by Oscar Collins Climate change is a popular topic of conversation, but there’s often a degree of separation between the hypothetical and the here and now. Even so, Salem is…
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Salem may be most widely recognized for its role in the 1692 Witch Trials, its robust foodie scene, or for the film location of the cult classic, Hocus Pocus, but…
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Salem Ancestry Days return April 29-May 2, 2022. Visit SalemAncestry.org for information! Celebrate genealogy and ancestral connections to Salem, Massachusetts, during a weekend of lectures, tours, and research. Residents and…
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Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022, the Salem Witch Museum has told the story of the innocent victims of the Salem Witch Trials since its founding in 1972. On May…
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March 27, 2022, is Salem Women’s History Day and local museums and historic sites are celebrating some of the most notable women from Salem’s past. Join the Salem Witch Museum…
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by Oscar Collins Although it’s primarily known for the famous Salem Witch Trials of the late 1600s, this town has 400 years’ worth of national and regional history. Because there’s…
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2021 was a great year in Salem, Massachusetts but we are looking forward to an even better 2022. There is more to see and do in Salem than ever before!…
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Many incredible women with ties to Salem have contributed our city’s history and the history of the world. We are thrilled to honor them on March 27th, 2022, Salem’s Annual…
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February vacation is a wonderful time to visit Salem! Spend a day downtown exploring our museums and attractions or make your trip into an overnight stay for the whole family….
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Here are several ways to celebrate and learn during Black History Month in Salem. Salem’s Black Heritage Trail This self-guided tour for your smartphone was produced by Voices Against Injustice….
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Salem, Massachusetts has prepared a full year of festivities for 2022 that offer opportunities for residents and visitors to embrace the best of every season. From a celebration of ancestral…
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Salem, Massachusetts is a great place for family-friendly activities and dining during your holiday vacation! Come for the Witch Trials of 1692 and maritime trade. Stay for the art, restaurants,…
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Giving Tuesday is here and we’re sharing ways you can give back to local nonprofits in Salem, Massachusetts! Salem is home to numerous museums and historic sites, along with nonprofits…
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The Salem Chamber of Commerce has published its first cookbook just in time for the holidays! Salem’s Cookin’ features a compilation of recipes from local chefs, bakers, brewers, and celebrities…
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Fall may be just around the corner but there is still time to catch up on our favorite summertime activities this Labor Day weekend in Salem, Massachusetts! Take in some…
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View this list as a printable pdf here. Friday, August 20 10:00 am-8:00 pm “Salem Stories†at PEM Peabody Essex Museum | pem.org Using selections from PEM’s vast collection, see…
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Explore the North of Boston region with a stay in Rockport, Massachusetts paired with time spent exploring Salem’s historic downtown and waterfront. Rockport is located…
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Visitors to Salem, Massachusetts can now begin their visit to Charter Street Cemetery (Old Burying Point) at a new welcome center. Located within the Pickman…
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Salem United, Inc. recently unveiled a cultural exhibition, “Unmasking & Evolution of Negro Election Day and The Black Vote,†at Salem’s historic Hamilton Hall. The…
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