Hawthorne & Local Events

  • The Irish Experience at Phillips House

    Historic New England’s Phillips House 34 Chestnut Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Get a glimpse into the world of the Irish staff who kept Phillips House running smoothly. Through the stories of cook Bridget Durkin, waitress Delia Cawley, nursemaid Catherine Shaughnessy, and chauffeur Patrick O’Hara, visitors will learn what daily life was like for those who worked in the Phillips household during the first half of the twentieth century. See the living ...

  • Edmonia Lewis: An Artist in Community

    Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us for a dynamic interdisciplinary conversation exploring a range of themes in the exhibition Edmonia Lewis: Said in Stone. The first Black and Indigenous woman sculptor to achieve international acclaim, Lewis broke social, racial and geographical boundaries through her art. From her childhood navigating the U.S.-Canada border with her Mississauga relatives to her career as a professional artist in ...

  • Character Treasure Hunt

    Real Pirates 285 Derby Street, Salem, United States

    Looking for an indoor weekend activity for your kids this winter? Set sail for a costumed Character Treasure Hunt at Real Pirates Salem! Children ages 4 and up are invited to join costumed pirate characters each Sunday in January. Reservations are required – call 978-259-1717 or email info@realpiratessalem.com for details.

  • The Pickering’s Salem in the 19th century

    The Pickering House 18 Broad Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Explore 19th-century Salem through the perspective of the Pickering Family, whose home stood at the crossroads of tradition and change. This lecture traces how the Pickerings experienced Salem’s shift from a bustling seaport to an industrial and cultural center, while also reflecting the rise of Gothic Revival taste, reform movements, and civic pride. Through their story, discover how one family’s ...

  • Character Treasure Hunt

    Real Pirates 285 Derby Street, Salem, United States

    Looking for an indoor weekend activity for your kids this winter? Set sail for a costumed Character Treasure Hunt at Real Pirates Salem! Children ages 4 and up are invited to join costumed pirate characters each Sunday in January. Reservations are required – call 978-259-1717 or email info@realpiratessalem.com for details.

  • Character Treasure Hunt

    Real Pirates 285 Derby Street, Salem, United States

    Looking for an indoor weekend activity for your kids this winter? Set sail for a costumed Character Treasure Hunt at Real Pirates Salem! Children ages 4 and up are invited to join costumed pirate characters each Sunday in January. Reservations are required – call 978-259-1717 or email info@realpiratessalem.com for details.