Timeless Life Treasures is partnering with Salem Schools on a much-needed supply drive for the entire month! While we will be collecting supplies, anyone that brings in the ad and/or supplies will receive 10% off their in-store purchase PLUS we will donate 5% to go towards teacher appreciation.
We are delighted to extend viewing opportunities for The Thing They Love with a streaming option running March 28 – April 30. You will receive streaming access after you purchase your ticket.. World Premiere Written by Parker Goodreau, BFA ’21 Directed by Esme Allen An alluring drama about trust, gender, love and money, Goodreau’s The Thing They Love takes inspiration … Continue reading ‘The Thing They Love’ by Parker Goodreau (Streaming)
Timeless Life Treasures is partnering with Salem Schools on a much-needed supply drive for the entire month! While we will be collecting supplies, anyone that brings in the ad and/or supplies will receive 10% off their in-store purchase PLUS we will donate 5% to go towards teacher appreciation.
We are delighted to extend viewing opportunities for The Thing They Love with a streaming option running March 28 – April 30. You will receive streaming access after you purchase your ticket.. World Premiere Written by Parker Goodreau, BFA ’21 Directed by Esme Allen An alluring drama about trust, gender, love and money, Goodreau’s The Thing They Love takes inspiration … Continue reading ‘The Thing They Love’ by Parker Goodreau (Streaming)
Throughout history Wolves have been the personification of wonder and power. They represent the untamed spirit and unconquered land. With that reputation they have also been condemned as evil incarnate and, once murdered, a symbol of man’s brutal conquest of nature. With this exhibition we aim to explore and promote the majesty of these beautiful … Continue reading W O L F D R E A M
Timeless Life Treasures is partnering with Salem Schools on a much-needed supply drive for the entire month! While we will be collecting supplies, anyone that brings in the ad and/or supplies will receive 10% off their in-store purchase PLUS we will donate 5% to go towards teacher appreciation.
We are delighted to extend viewing opportunities for The Thing They Love with a streaming option running March 28 – April 30. You will receive streaming access after you purchase your ticket.. World Premiere Written by Parker Goodreau, BFA ’21 Directed by Esme Allen An alluring drama about trust, gender, love and money, Goodreau’s The Thing They Love takes inspiration … Continue reading ‘The Thing They Love’ by Parker Goodreau (Streaming)
Throughout history Wolves have been the personification of wonder and power. They represent the untamed spirit and unconquered land. With that reputation they have also been condemned as evil incarnate and, once murdered, a symbol of man’s brutal conquest of nature. With this exhibition we aim to explore and promote the majesty of these beautiful … Continue reading W O L F D R E A M
Timeless Life Treasures is partnering with Salem Schools on a much-needed supply drive for the entire month! While we will be collecting supplies, anyone that brings in the ad and/or supplies will receive 10% off their in-store purchase PLUS we will donate 5% to go towards teacher appreciation.
We are delighted to extend viewing opportunities for The Thing They Love with a streaming option running March 28 – April 30. You will receive streaming access after you purchase your ticket.. World Premiere Written by Parker Goodreau, BFA ’21 Directed by Esme Allen An alluring drama about trust, gender, love and money, Goodreau’s The Thing They Love takes inspiration … Continue reading ‘The Thing They Love’ by Parker Goodreau (Streaming)
Go to SalemAncestry.org for all events and information. Celebrate genealogy and ancestral connections to Salem, Massachusetts, during a weekend of lectures, tours, and research. Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate their ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem, Massachusetts with lectures, tours, research opportunities, and information on the people who connect us all to Salem. Click … Continue reading Salem Ancestry Days
Throughout history Wolves have been the personification of wonder and power. They represent the untamed spirit and unconquered land. With that reputation they have also been condemned as evil incarnate and, once murdered, a symbol of man’s brutal conquest of nature. With this exhibition we aim to explore and promote the majesty of these beautiful … Continue reading W O L F D R E A M
Timeless Life Treasures is partnering with Salem Schools on a much-needed supply drive for the entire month! While we will be collecting supplies, anyone that brings in the ad and/or supplies will receive 10% off their in-store purchase PLUS we will donate 5% to go towards teacher appreciation.
Join Priestess Shiva Honey for Witches Weekend during Hexennacht 2022 at The Satanic Temple Salem! Witches Weekend is a celebration of the Satanic witch that will be hosted by artist and author Shiva Honey. During Witches Weekend Shiva will teach a small number of hands-on, intimate ritual-focused workshops to help you expand your skills and … Continue reading Shiva Honey // Witches Weekend
We are delighted to extend viewing opportunities for The Thing They Love with a streaming option running March 28 – April 30. You will receive streaming access after you purchase your ticket.. World Premiere Written by Parker Goodreau, BFA ’21 Directed by Esme Allen An alluring drama about trust, gender, love and money, Goodreau’s The Thing They Love takes inspiration … Continue reading ‘The Thing They Love’ by Parker Goodreau (Streaming)
Throughout history Wolves have been the personification of wonder and power. They represent the untamed spirit and unconquered land. With that reputation they have also been condemned as evil incarnate and, once murdered, a symbol of man’s brutal conquest of nature. With this exhibition we aim to explore and promote the majesty of these beautiful … Continue reading W O L F D R E A M
Timeless Life Treasures is partnering with Salem Schools on a much-needed supply drive for the entire month! While we will be collecting supplies, anyone that brings in the ad and/or supplies will receive 10% off their in-store purchase PLUS we will donate 5% to go towards teacher appreciation.
We are delighted to extend viewing opportunities for The Thing They Love with a streaming option running March 28 – April 30. You will receive streaming access after you purchase your ticket.. World Premiere Written by Parker Goodreau, BFA ’21 Directed by Esme Allen An alluring drama about trust, gender, love and money, Goodreau’s The Thing They Love takes inspiration … Continue reading ‘The Thing They Love’ by Parker Goodreau (Streaming)
Join Priestess Shiva Honey for Witches Weekend during Hexennacht 2022 at The Satanic Temple Salem! Witches Weekend is a celebration of the Satanic witch that will be hosted by artist and author Shiva Honey. During Witches Weekend Shiva will teach a small number of hands-on, intimate ritual-focused workshops to help you expand your skills and … Continue reading Shiva Honey // Witches Weekend
Throughout history Wolves have been the personification of wonder and power. They represent the untamed spirit and unconquered land. With that reputation they have also been condemned as evil incarnate and, once murdered, a symbol of man’s brutal conquest of nature. With this exhibition we aim to explore and promote the majesty of these beautiful … Continue reading W O L F D R E A M
Join Priestess Shiva Honey for Witches Weekend during Hexennacht 2022 at The Satanic Temple Salem! Witches Weekend is a celebration of the Satanic witch that will be hosted by artist and author Shiva Honey. During Witches Weekend Shiva will teach a small number of hands-on, intimate ritual-focused workshops to help you expand your skills and … Continue reading Shiva Honey // Witches Weekend
This month’s Community Conversation will do similar work to March’s interactive dialog of understanding the phenomenon of racism and the strategies to address it. Prior to starting the journey of examining race equity in the City of Salem, it was important for the Race Equity Task Force to come to an understanding of what racism … Continue reading Community Conversations: Understanding Racism and the Journey of the Race Equity Task Force
The Salem for All Ages Speaker Series returns this spring for another line-up for engaging, free talks, open to all! All Speaker Series events take place at the Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center at 401 Bridge Street in Salem. Masks and social distancing are recommended if you are not vaccinated, or if you … Continue reading Salem For All Ages Speaker Series
Brought into being in 2016 and meeting every last Tuesday of the month since, Tarot Salon is a fun, exploratory-driven space for anyone interested in learning the Tarot while connecting with others. The theme of each Tarot Salon is inspired by one of Tarot’s 78 cards and offers hands-on opportunities to practice giving and receiving … Continue reading Virtual Tarot Salon
The Salem State Music Department is taking its large ensemble concerts on the road, presenting its spring concerts at Salem High School. Three separate concerts will take place showcasing the University Orchestra on April 20, the University Band on April 26, and the University Chorus and Chamber Singers on April 27. Each concert will begin … Continue reading Salem State Music Department Presents Spring Concerts at Salem High School
WHAT MATTERS MOST? is a 6-green mini-putt golf course based upon issues of the climate crisis. This installation was created for Salem State University’s Earth Days 2022, CLIMATE CRISIS: ACTIONS FOR A JUST; LIVABLE WORLD, April 11 through April 15. The project was conceived by Salem State University Professor Ken Reker and designed; fabricated by … Continue reading What Matters Most? An Interactive Public Art Work
Seagrass, an adult-use boutique cannabis dispensary, launches the Seagrass Salon Speaker Series focused primarily on cannabis education and social, environmental, and public policy issues related to the cannabis industry. Speakers include: March 23: Nikki Furrer – Author of “A Woman’s Guide to Cannabis: Using Marijuana to Feel Better, Look Better, Sleep Better and Get High … Continue reading Seagrass Salon Speaker Series
The Salem State Music Department is taking its large ensemble concerts on the road, presenting its spring concerts at Salem High School. Three separate concerts will take place showcasing the University Orchestra on April 20, the University Band on April 26, and the University Chorus and Chamber Singers on April 27. Each concert will begin … Continue reading Salem State Music Department Presents Spring Concerts at Salem High School
The Peabody Essex Museum and the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain are proud to present the North American premiere of The Great Animal Orchestra. Step into an immersive audio-visual experience that celebrates our planet’s rich biodiversity. Over the course of nearly fifty years, Bernie Krause collected more than 5,000 hours of recordings of natural environments, … Continue reading The Great Animal Orchestra: Bernie Krause and United Visual Artists
Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger features the work of Watt and Luger, two leading Indigenous contemporary artists whose processes focus on collaborative artmaking, community engagement, materials, and the land. Each/Other features 26 mixed media sculptures, wall hangings and large-scale installation works by Watt (Seneca, Scottish, German) and Luger (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Lakota and European), along with … Continue reading Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger
WHAT MATTERS MOST? is a 6-green mini-putt golf course based upon issues of the climate crisis. This installation was created for Salem State University’s Earth Days 2022, CLIMATE CRISIS: ACTIONS FOR A JUST; LIVABLE WORLD, April 11 through April 15. The project was conceived by Salem State University Professor Ken Reker and designed; fabricated by … Continue reading What Matters Most? An Interactive Public Art Work
Our expert family historians answer your questions about genealogy and local history! Visit here and click the chat icon in the lower right-hand corner of this page. Enter your query and one of our genealogists will respond.
Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger features the work of Watt and Luger, two leading Indigenous contemporary artists whose processes focus on collaborative artmaking, community engagement, materials, and the land. Each/Other features 26 mixed media sculptures, wall hangings and large-scale installation works by Watt (Seneca, Scottish, German) and Luger (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Lakota and European), along with … Continue reading Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger
In the 19th-century, Salem residents celebrated the city’s early public school system for welcoming and educating all children. Despite the system’s success, the Salem school committee decided in 1834 to establish separate schools for Black children. This sudden decision and its implementation angered Black residents who launched a near-decade long struggle for the educational rights … Continue reading Let None Be Excluded: The Origins of Equal School Rights in Salem
The Peabody Essex Museum and the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain are proud to present the North American premiere of The Great Animal Orchestra. Step into an immersive audio-visual experience that celebrates our planet’s rich biodiversity. Over the course of nearly fifty years, Bernie Krause collected more than 5,000 hours of recordings of natural environments, … Continue reading The Great Animal Orchestra: Bernie Krause and United Visual Artists
Special Apr 29-May 2, 2022 – SALEM 1692 – Set aside your pointy hat, and become a part of history! Put on your best bonnet, and prepare to be accused because: SHE IS A WITCH! This spell-binding experience includes a puritan-inspired costumed photoshoot, a digital gallery featuring all of your pictures, and a custom matted and … Continue reading Ancestry Weekend at Witch Pix
Salem will be 400 years old in 2026. It is rich in history, including a critical role in the American Revolution and being the richest seaport per capita from 1790 to 1812. And then there is the 1692 Witch Trials. There were 156 official complaints and maybe 200 accused, along with 70 afflicted persons, nine … Continue reading Salem Witch Trials Ancestors & Descendants
WHAT MATTERS MOST? is a 6-green mini-putt golf course based upon issues of the climate crisis. This installation was created for Salem State University’s Earth Days 2022, CLIMATE CRISIS: ACTIONS FOR A JUST; LIVABLE WORLD, April 11 through April 15. The project was conceived by Salem State University Professor Ken Reker and designed; fabricated by … Continue reading What Matters Most? An Interactive Public Art Work
Join PEM for a virtual and/or in-person tour of the new Phillips Library exhibition Let None Be Excluded, exploring Salem’s Equal School Rights movement! It includes original 19th-century documents such as student lists and petitions signed by Salem residents. The tour will be shown virtually on the museum’s Instagram.
Salem Gnu Kitchen is, first and foremost, a commercial kitchen. Our main purpose is to help entrepreneurs, caterers and small local businesses in and around Salem (and the North Shore) grow their businesses and become successful. We truly believe that supporting our local farmers and local businesses is not only vital to our environment, but … Continue reading Salem Gnu Kitchen at Old Town Hall
This is a virtual show and tell with Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective. A photo identification expert and genealogist, Maureen will show you how to study the clues in your old family photos and unlock the secrets and stories hidden in them. She will focus on photographs submitted ahead of time from Zoom attendees like … Continue reading The Photo Detective Road Show
Come see our 1733 property and 1833 church and learn of our connections to Salem’s colonial past from 1629 to the present.
Join Essex Heritage and a panel of experts to learn about the resources and methods for researching Black ancestry in Essex County. In recent years, there has been a surge in the number of research projects done to uncover and interpret records and resources that shed light on the Black residents of Essex County from … Continue reading Researching Black Ancestry in Essex County: Resources & Methods
Join Debbie Baxter, photographer, Lisa Kawski, sound healer, Donna Jenson, writer, Katie Bourgeois, filmmaker, and Carla Beatrice, community art organizer, discuss the many ways the arts can be used for healing. The panel discussion will take place on the first floor of Old Town Hall in Salem. It is offered through CultureHouse Salem, a pop-up … Continue reading Survivor Nest Project Panel Discussion
Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65 Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26 But tickets here .
A brand new, live bizarre magic & storytelling show that takes place in the heart of the city of Salem, Massachusetts. The show is a blend of interactive storytelling, magic and frights! The show covers serious subject matter and anyone under 18 years old is not permitted. Throughout the performance, you will experience 5 True … Continue reading “The Horror in Salem”
The Witchery is hosting a ‘Broom Decorating for Kids’ class! Make a reservation at TheWitcherySalem.com. Runs Saturdays at 9:00 am Ages 3-10 $35
Our expert family historians answer your questions about genealogy and local history! Visit here and click the chat icon in the lower right-hand corner of this page. Enter your query and one of our genealogists will respond.
Kids of all ages and families are welcome for this drop-in activity! Learn how to be a family history detective by finding clues, uncovering stories, and making connections in photographs, objects, and written records from Salem’s past.
The Peabody Essex Museum and the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain are proud to present the North American premiere of The Great Animal Orchestra. Step into an immersive audio-visual experience that celebrates our planet’s rich biodiversity. Over the course of nearly fifty years, Bernie Krause collected more than 5,000 hours of recordings of natural environments, … Continue reading The Great Animal Orchestra: Bernie Krause and United Visual Artists
Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger features the work of Watt and Luger, two leading Indigenous contemporary artists whose processes focus on collaborative artmaking, community engagement, materials, and the land. Each/Other features 26 mixed media sculptures, wall hangings and large-scale installation works by Watt (Seneca, Scottish, German) and Luger (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Lakota and European), along with … Continue reading Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger
In the 19th-century, Salem residents celebrated the city’s early public school system for welcoming and educating all children. Despite the system’s success, the Salem school committee decided in 1834 to establish separate schools for Black children. This sudden decision and its implementation angered Black residents who launched a near-decade long struggle for the educational rights … Continue reading Let None Be Excluded: The Origins of Equal School Rights in Salem
Join us for the first-ever Salem Ancestry Days Exhibitor Fair! This two-day event will feature items relating to genealogy, the immigrant experience, and Salem history. Scheduled exhibitors include: American Ancestors by New England Historic Genealogical Society The Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex Museum Southern Essex District Registry of Deeds Timothy Pickering Chapter of the … Continue reading Salem Ancestry Days Exhibitor Fair
The snow has melted, warm days are upon us, and the annual grand opening of Artists’ Row Market has arrived. Enjoy the sunny weather and join the local artist and community at the Artists’ Row Market Day Launch Party! On Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st 2022 Artists’ Row will come alive with FREE activities … Continue reading Artist’s Row Spring Market Day Launch Party
The Southern Essex Registry of Deeds maintains and provides public access to the land records for Southern Essex District and all of Essex County prior to 1869. The Salem Registry has the oldest continuous land records in the country dating back to 1639. Although the Registry only maintains land records, many older documents contained information … Continue reading Genealogy and Deeds: What Land Records Can Tell Your About Your History
Special Apr 29-May 2, 2022 – SALEM 1692 – Set aside your pointy hat, and become a part of history! Put on your best bonnet, and prepare to be accused because: SHE IS A WITCH! This spell-binding experience includes a puritan-inspired costumed photoshoot, a digital gallery featuring all of your pictures, and a custom matted and … Continue reading Ancestry Weekend at Witch Pix
Salem will be 400 years old in 2026. It is rich in history, including a critical role in the American Revolution and being the richest seaport per capita from 1790 to 1812. And then there is the 1692 Witch Trials. There were 156 official complaints and maybe 200 accused, along with 70 afflicted persons, nine … Continue reading Salem Witch Trials Ancestors & Descendants
Come see our 1733 property and 1833 church and learn of our connections to Salem’s colonial past from 1629 to the present.
Take an intimate one hour tour with Daniel Fury, author of the first book about America’s oldest Colonial Cemetery, through the newly renovated site. Beginning with a discussion on the events of the Witchcraft Hysteria, then moving into the Burying Point itself to learn about the unique individuals that made up the tapestry of Salem … Continue reading If These Stones Could Speak
Stephen Daniels, one of Salem’s earliest citizens, lived in the center of what was then a rustic fishing and shipping settlement; the ‘wild west’ of the English world. Tour his house and neighborhood, among Salem’s oldest. Led by an architectural historian, you’ll start inside a c1667 house before a meandering 1-mile neighborhood loop. This walking tour will … Continue reading Salem With The Daniels Family, 17th Century
Celebrating our history on Salem’s historic waterfront that has included shipbuilders, sailmakers, distillers, and a paper stamper. The property dates to the 1650s. It was once home to Benjamin Hawkes. Learn about the Ukrainian Working Man’s Association.
What did it take to keep Phillips House running smoothly? Get a glimpse into the daily duties and living quarters of the Phillips family’s Irish domestic staff. Hear the stories of cook Bridget Durkin, waitress Delia Cawley, nursemaid Catherine Shaughnessy, and chauffeur Patrick O’Hara, and see where they lived and worked as it was in … Continue reading The Irish Experience at Phillips House
Included with admission to the Peabody Essex Museum. Earth is alive! Oceans are full of millions of fish and other marine life, forests and marshes are home to countless more species. Where do you find yourself gravitating to? Celebrate our living world — and the aspects you wish to protect most — by creating your … Continue reading Drop-In Art: Earth is Alive! Collages
The front doors will be open and all are welcome to come view our history which is Salem’s history and to see our wonderful Protestant “Cathedral” as we like to call it. Walter K Bigelow, of Almy, Bigelow and Washburn, Co., was instrumental and getting the design of our building approved by the congregation.
Created in 2020, The Salem Plant Witch specializes in easy to care for Plants; promoting a philosophy of Green Spaces for All Places. The Salem Plant Witch strives to give all individuals access to various house plants and greenery to enhance their homes and lives. The Marimo Moss Intention Bottle has 6+ varieties of bottles … Continue reading The Salem Plant Witch at Old Town Hall
WHAT MATTERS MOST? is a 6-green mini-putt golf course based upon issues of the climate crisis. This installation was created for Salem State University’s Earth Days 2022, CLIMATE CRISIS: ACTIONS FOR A JUST; LIVABLE WORLD, April 11 through April 15. The project was conceived by Salem State University Professor Ken Reker and designed; fabricated by … Continue reading What Matters Most? An Interactive Public Art Work
A Genealogy 101 Talk Presented by American Ancestors/New England Historic Genealogical Society Want to learn more about your ancestry? Join American Ancestors/New England Historic Genealogical Society for this talk which will outline the essential steps in family history research, discuss basic organizational tools, introduce you to common records and resources, and more.
Fidelia Bridges painted as if it were always Springtime. Her detailed scenes of New England’s natural beauty were created and lauded during an age of rapidly developing technology. Join Vijay Joyce who will trace her and her life’s work from her introduction to art as a child in Salem to international artistic renown. HSI members: … Continue reading Fidelia Bridges: Always Spring
This poetry and music performance will include poetry by Diana Norma Szokolyai, music by Dennis Shafer and David Krebs, Soundpainting, and an invitation to become involved in the performance with an interactive component. Diana Norma Szokolyai is a writer, interdisciplinary artist, and educator. Her books are CREDO: An Anthology of Manifestos & Sourcebook for Creative Writing, Parallel Sparrows, … Continue reading Diana Norma Szokolyai Poetry at Old Town Hall
Kids of all ages and families are welcome for this drop-in activity! Learn how to be a family history detective by finding clues, uncovering stories, and making connections in photographs, objects, and written records from Salem’s past.
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site and the Saugus River Watershed Council invite you to a City Nature Challenge event on Sunday, May 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Saugus Iron Works. Park staff and volunteers will have a resource table to help you explore the park. Activities suitable for all and includes guided walks, … Continue reading City Nature Challenge at Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
The Peabody Essex Museum and the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain are proud to present the North American premiere of The Great Animal Orchestra. Step into an immersive audio-visual experience that celebrates our planet’s rich biodiversity. Over the course of nearly fifty years, Bernie Krause collected more than 5,000 hours of recordings of natural environments, … Continue reading The Great Animal Orchestra: Bernie Krause and United Visual Artists
Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger features the work of Watt and Luger, two leading Indigenous contemporary artists whose processes focus on collaborative artmaking, community engagement, materials, and the land. Each/Other features 26 mixed media sculptures, wall hangings and large-scale installation works by Watt (Seneca, Scottish, German) and Luger (Mandan, Hidatsa, Arikara, Lakota and European), along with … Continue reading Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger
In the 19th-century, Salem residents celebrated the city’s early public school system for welcoming and educating all children. Despite the system’s success, the Salem school committee decided in 1834 to establish separate schools for Black children. This sudden decision and its implementation angered Black residents who launched a near-decade long struggle for the educational rights … Continue reading Let None Be Excluded: The Origins of Equal School Rights in Salem
The snow has melted, warm days are upon us, and the annual grand opening of Artists’ Row Market has arrived. Enjoy the sunny weather and join the local artist and community at the Artists’ Row Market Day Launch Party! On Saturday, April 30th and Sunday, May 1st 2022 Artists’ Row will come alive with FREE activities … Continue reading Artist’s Row Spring Market Day Launch Party
The Southern Essex Registry of Deeds maintains and provides public access to the land records for Southern Essex District and all of Essex County prior to 1869. The Salem Registry has the oldest continuous land records in the country dating back to 1639. Although the Registry only maintains land records, many older documents contained information … Continue reading Genealogy and Deeds: What Land Records Can Tell Your About Your History
Special Apr 29-May 2, 2022 – SALEM 1692 – Set aside your pointy hat, and become a part of history! Put on your best bonnet, and prepare to be accused because: SHE IS A WITCH! This spell-binding experience includes a puritan-inspired costumed photoshoot, a digital gallery featuring all of your pictures, and a custom matted and … Continue reading Ancestry Weekend at Witch Pix
Salem will be 400 years old in 2026. It is rich in history, including a critical role in the American Revolution and being the richest seaport per capita from 1790 to 1812. And then there is the 1692 Witch Trials. There were 156 official complaints and maybe 200 accused, along with 70 afflicted persons, nine … Continue reading Salem Witch Trials Ancestors & Descendants
Join us for a virtual panel discussion with three notable Salem witch trials authors. Historian and archivist Richard Trask, descendant of Mary Easty, Rebecca Nurse, and John Proctor, historical fiction author Kathleen Kent, descendant of Martha Carrier, and historian Mary Beth Norton, descendant of Mary Bradbury and Susanna Martin, will discuss how they discovered their … Continue reading Ancestor Stories: Authors Discuss their Family Connections to the Salem Witch Trials
Join the Good Witch of Salem in celebrating “May Day”! Guests will enjoy a tea party and create a flower arrangement. There will also be crafts and games. Welcome, Summer! This workshop is limited to 10 children. Camps and Workshops are non-refundable at this time.
Event at 35 Congress Street, Floor 3, Suite 304. Shop for Mom at the upcoming pop-up vendor market at Creative Harbor in Salem! We have a great group of vendors selling mom-approved gifts. Be sure to RSVP so you can take part in the tastings! Tea tasting is complimentary & wine tasting available for $10/pp. … Continue reading Pop-Up Mother’s Day Market at Creative Harbor
The Silsbee family, the second owners of the Daniels House in the late 18th/early 19th century, were one of Salem’s prominent families at the height of the city’s world influence! Back in their day Salem was a booming shipping and trading town. On this tour of maritime-era Salem, led by an architectural historian, we’ll start … Continue reading Salem with the Silsbee Family, Salem’s Maritime Age
WHAT MATTERS MOST? is a 6-green mini-putt golf course based upon issues of the climate crisis. This installation was created for Salem State University’s Earth Days 2022, CLIMATE CRISIS: ACTIONS FOR A JUST; LIVABLE WORLD, April 11 through April 15. The project was conceived by Salem State University Professor Ken Reker and designed; fabricated by … Continue reading What Matters Most? An Interactive Public Art Work
Included with admission to the Peabody Essex Museum. Earth is alive! Oceans are full of millions of fish and other marine life, forests and marshes are home to countless more species. Where do you find yourself gravitating to? Celebrate our living world — and the aspects you wish to protect most — by creating your … Continue reading Drop-In Art: Earth is Alive! Collages
The front doors will be open and all are welcome to come view our history which is Salem’s history and to see our wonderful Protestant “Cathedral” as we like to call it. Walter K Bigelow, of Almy, Bigelow and Washburn, Co., was instrumental and getting the design of our building approved by the congregation.
A Genealogy 101 Talk Presented by American Ancestors/New England Historic Genealogical Society Want to learn more about your ancestry? Join American Ancestors/New England Historic Genealogical Society for this talk which will outline the essential steps in family history research, discuss basic organizational tools, introduce you to common records and resources, and more.
Join us to hear how Salem’s White family played a key role in nearly every aspect of Salem’s rise and fall as a maritime empire, including Captain Joseph’s infamous murder. Click here to buy tickets.
Join us as we welcome Carl Carlsen, former lecturer at North Shore Community College, as he presents his most recent work, “Brickyard Stories 2.0: A Lynn MA Neighborhood Before and After Urban Renewal.” Carlsen taught in Lynn for 37 years, and over that time saw the numerous changes that took place in the area and … Continue reading Carl Carlsen Presents Brickyard Stories 2.0: A Lynn MA Neighborhood Before and After Urban Renewal