Hawthorne & Local Events

  • A Sailor’s Life: Food & Medicine

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

    Step into the world of 18th-century sailors and discover how crews survived long voyages at sea. In this hands-on program, kids will learn what sailors ate, how they kept food from spoiling, and what they did when someone got sick at sea. Become part of a “crew,” choose supplies for your ship, try salting green beans, and even help mix ...

  • Elephants and Sweet Treats: A Storytime of Salem Firsts!

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

    Did you know that Salem had the first elephant to ever set foot in America? It’s true! Join us and the Salem Public Library at the Salem Armory Visitor Center for a story time of Salem firsts – we’ll be reading books, playing games, making a craft, and enjoying a sweet treat at the end. This event is free and ...

  • “General John Glover: Unsung Hero of the Revolution” Lecture

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

    Join us for a memorable evening of music, history, and conversation celebrating the life, military service, and lasting legacy of one of the American Revolution’s most celebrated — and often overlooked — figures. The evening kicks off with a rousing performance by Scurvy Fellows Indeed, a spirited crew of 18th-century privateers who will entertain with rollicking sea chanteys — audience ...