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  • Sunset Paddle Tour

    Salem Willows 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    Enjoy a relaxing kayak or paddleboard tour along the coastline of Salem Neck as the sun sets over Beverly Harbor.

  • The Art of Phillips House

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

    Celebrate the art of Phillips House! The Phillipses’ filled their home with pieces that were both personal and refined. From Oceanic objects and ceramics to Federal-style furniture and works by artists including Thomas Badger, Hermann Dudley Murphy, and J. O. J. Frost, the Phillipses’ eclectic collection reflects evolving tastes and interests. This hour-long tour highlights many of the artworks, artists, ...

  • Cry Innocent: the People vs. Bridget Bishop (at the VC)

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    It’s 1692. Bridget Bishop is accused of witchcraft and YOU are the jury. Hear the evidence, cross-examine the witnesses and determine the outcome. The actors respond as Puritans, revealing much about the Puritan mind. Is Bridget Bishop capable of witchcraft? YOU decide. This summer (2026), by special arrangement, Cry Innocent can be enjoyed in the air-conditioned auditorium of the Salem ...

  • “Brave-Too-Much”: Curator’s Remarks & Exhibit Preview

    Hammond Castle Museum 80 Hesperus Ave, Gloucester, United States

    A Western exhibition at a seaside New England castle? That’s exactly what makes this temporary exhibition so special. Join Hammond Castle Museum for an exclusive opening celebration of “Brave-Too-Much”: The Legend of John Coffee Hays, an original temporary exhibition presented in partnership with the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame and Museum in Waco, Texas. Through the loan of museum artwork ...

  • “Hannah in Context: What Really Happened, and Why Did it Matter?” Lecture

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Captain Michael Rutstein recounts the events leading to the battle between schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus, Oct. 1775. Join Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle between the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775. He will walk us step by step through the engagement and wrap up with the repercussions of this event ...

  • Sunset Paddle Tour

    Salem Willows 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    Enjoy a relaxing kayak or paddleboard tour along the coastline of Salem Neck as the sun sets over Beverly Harbor.

  • 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 20th century. See the living ...

  • “American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston, 1800–1840”

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Judge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolution. Learn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine how disputes over cargo, salvage, ...

  • Revolution 250 Salem Tour

    Salem Historical Tours 8 Central Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem. We always ...

  • Sunset Paddle Tour

    Salem Willows 167 Fort Ave, Salem, MA, United States

    Enjoy a relaxing kayak or paddleboard tour along the coastline of Salem Neck as the sun sets over Beverly Harbor.

  • Revolution 250 Salem Tour

    Salem Historical Tours 8 Central Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened in Salem, the town was known for its Privateers (legal Pirates) and British military governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his authority in Salem. We always ...

  • 17th Century Fall Faire

    The Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Celebrate the harvest season with a taste of 17th-century New England. The 17th Century Fall Faire brings the Rebecca Nurse Homestead to life for a day of costumed reenactors, hands-on activities for kids, local artisans, and fall-themed food and drink. Wander the historic grounds and buildings, enjoy live music from Crowninshield Punch, and soak up the history along the way. ...