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Salem Arts Festival

Downtown Salem Essex St, Salem, MA, United States

The Salem Arts Festival, now in its 17th year, celebrates the arts in all its forms: painting, photography, sculpture, installation, dance, music, writing, film, new media, performance, theater, poetry, culinary, visual art, and more. The 2025 festival will consist of a gallery of juried artists’ work, performances in an outdoor stage venue, indoor performances, a street fair, and opportunities for ...

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 here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his ...

Fiesta en la Calle

North Shore Community Development Coalition 96 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, United States

Fiesta en la Calle is North Shore CDC’s annual festival celebrating the vibrant culture of the Point neighborhood that includes live music, dancing, art, and the premiere of a new collection of murals in the Punto Urban Art Museum by New England-based artists and Point residents. The annual Block Party celebrates the diverse community and culture of the people who ...

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 here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his ...

Hawthorne’s Footsteps: A Walking Tour

The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

With Vijay Joyce! Date: June 14 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Cost: $50 Tour Salem through the eyes of this city’s famous son, Nathaniel Hawthorne. We’ll explore the physical world of the Gothic author by visiting many of the sites he frequented during his life here and discuss how the events tied to those locations influenced his life and ...

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 here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his ...

El Punto Resteraunt & Mural Tour

North Shore Community Development Coalition 96 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, United States

Please join North Shore CDC for a tour of Salem’s vibrant, historic Point neighborhood on Thursday, May 22nd from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM. Immerse yourself in the community on this walking mural tour of the Punto Urban Art Museum while you learn about local history, art, culture and restaurants. Attendees will sample a taste from each eatery highlighted! The ...

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 here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his ...