Hawthorne & Local Events

  • Living Histories: How Communities Shape What We Remember

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

    In a discussion for the North Shore AAPI Coalition’s Salem 400+ exhibition, Afterimages: Retracing BIPOC Histories, director Rachel TonThat speaks with Erika Lee, Thomas Green and Sarah Kanouse on the gap between written records and living memory, and how regions and communities preserve and pass down history in ways that often differ, particularly in tone, from official archives. Sharing their ...

  • 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 ...

  • Slime Potion Brewing Class

    The Lost Library 282 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    Get Ready for a Magical Experience at Our Slime Potion Brewing Class! We’re calling all aspiring wizards, witches, and slime enthusiasts to join us at Burying Point Productions for an enchanting Slime Potion Brewing, This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to dive into the magical world of potion-making by crafting their custom slime “potions.” With Halloween-themed charms, glittering ...

  • Hands-on History

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

    Why just look at history when you can hold it in your hands? This summer, visit The House of the Seven Gables for a fun, Hands-on History activity designed to spark curiosity and get those creative gears turning. Included FREE with your Mansion Tour or Grounds Pass!

  • Tour en Español

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

    ¡Un recorrido por La Casa de los Siete Tejados en español!

  • PEM Pals: My First Book of Fancy Letters

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

    Join us for a reading of My First Book of Fancy Letters by Jessica Hische! Did you know letters can be ATHLETIC, BUBBLY or even CREEPY? This colorful alphabet book highlights letters and fonts of all shapes and sizes on the way to exploring some big words. After the reading, be sure to check out PEM’s exhibition Pressing Importance: Salem ...

  • ECOC Lecture: Saving Birds to Save the Planet

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

    from The future of birds may seem grim, but surprisingly, from gnatcatchers and waterfowl to select groups of forest songbirds, some bird populations are soaring. Habitats and species that once neared extinction are now multiplying around the world because bird conservation is making things better. In this talk based on his newest book The Return of the Oystercatcher: Saving Birds ...

  • Slime Potion Brewing Class

    The Lost Library 282 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    Get Ready for a Magical Experience at Our Slime Potion Brewing Class! We’re calling all aspiring wizards, witches, and slime enthusiasts to join us at Burying Point Productions for an enchanting Slime Potion Brewing, This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to dive into the magical world of potion-making by crafting their custom slime “potions.” With Halloween-themed charms, glittering ...

  • Boreal Wilderland Book Signing and Art Display

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

    Enjoy a special pop-up display of original artworks featured in the newly released book Boreal Wilderlands: Art, Science, and Adventure in Earth’s Greatest Wilderness by wildlife artist and naturalist Rob Mullen. Meet the author, get your copy of the book signed and explore an installation of several works by Mullen and other artists on view outside Morse Auditorium. “This is ...

  • 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 ...

  • Slime Potion Brewing Class

    The Lost Library 282 Derby St, Salem, MA, United States

    Get Ready for a Magical Experience at Our Slime Potion Brewing Class! We’re calling all aspiring wizards, witches, and slime enthusiasts to join us at Burying Point Productions for an enchanting Slime Potion Brewing, This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to dive into the magical world of potion-making by crafting their custom slime “potions.” With Halloween-themed charms, glittering ...

  • Hands-on History

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

    Why just look at history when you can hold it in your hands? This summer, visit The House of the Seven Gables for a fun, Hands-on History activity designed to spark curiosity and get those creative gears turning. Included FREE with your Mansion Tour or Grounds Pass!