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Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit

Salem Regional Visitors Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

This National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26, 1775, who were the major players in the event, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years. This free exhibit will be on display from February 15th -April 27th at the ...

Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit

Salem Regional Visitors Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

This National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26, 1775, who were the major players in the event, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years. This free exhibit will be on display from February 15th -April 27th at the ...

Wicked Good Books Boozy Book Fair at Notch Brewing

Notch Brewing 283R Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

Wicked Good Books will be hosting a book fair at Notch Brewing. Grab a drink and browse a selection of books, games, and more.

Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit

Salem Regional Visitors Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

This National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26, 1775, who were the major players in the event, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years. This free exhibit will be on display from February 15th -April 27th at the ...

Hands-on History with Historic Beverly

Salem Regional Visitors Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

This Black History Month, join Krystina Yeager of Historic Beverly at the Salem Armory Visitor Center to hear stories about the lives of local Black residents in Essex County based on new research that’s been uncovered. Through engaging hands-on activities, we will explore parts of 18th century Black history, culture, and daily life that are often overlooked. Come feel fabric ...

Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit

Salem Regional Visitors Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

This National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26, 1775, who were the major players in the event, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years. This free exhibit will be on display from February 15th -April 27th at the ...

Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit

Salem Regional Visitors Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

This National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26, 1775, who were the major players in the event, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years. This free exhibit will be on display from February 15th -April 27th at the ...

Red Coat March Preliminary Speaking Portion

St. Peter’s Church 24 St. Peter Street, Salem, MA, United States

Join us at 9:30am at St. Peter’s-San Pedro Episcopal Church on Saturday February 22. 2025 to learn the history behind Leslie’s Retreat, and to hear from current elected officials. On February 26, 1775 Salem witnessed what could have been the first battle of the American Revolution. This event marked Salem’s first armed resistance to British authority, which occurred just weeks ...

Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit

Salem Regional Visitors Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

This National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26, 1775, who were the major players in the event, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years. This free exhibit will be on display from February 15th -April 27th at the ...

Leslie’s Retreat Redcoat March to North Bridge

North St. at Federal Federal Street 62, Salem, MA, United States

Join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of “Leslie’s Retreat,” a pivotal moment that marked Salem’s first stand against British authority and helped spark the American Revolution. The Grand Reanactor March will happen at 11am, before the march, there will be a speaking portion at St. Peter’s San Pedro Episcopal Church. Note that the spectacle will be an event ...

Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit

Salem Regional Visitors Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

This National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26, 1775, who were the major players in the event, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years. This free exhibit will be on display from February 15th -April 27th at the ...

In Open Rebellion

Old Town Hall

It’s Autumn, 1774. Massachusetts is confined, punished & neglected by the Royal Government. Tyranny sparks hopes of Revolution! When Patriots meet secretly in Salem, enslaved Africans want to take the talk of Liberty at face value. Can they? Join the forbidden assembly! Attending “In Open Rebellion” is your chance to imagine yourself amidst Salem’s Patriots, Loyalists and enslaved Africans as ...