Presented by the North Shore AAPI Coalition, in recognition of Salem's 400th anniversary This community history project began with a question: why do we have so little information today about BIPOC people in Salem’s past? The exhibition retraces BIPOC presence during the Old China Trade era (1784-1844), a time following the American Revolution when...
Join us on September 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Palmer Cove Park! Do not miss this community celebration that honors the rich history, vibrant culture, and public art of the Point neighborhood! Free Food! Bring your own seating, whether that be a blanket, or chairs!
Greg Coles Dance and Drum will be on hand at Charlotte Forten Park to offer a Latin dance program for the community including dance lessons in salsa, bachata, chachacha, Kizomba and merengue!
Despite looming large over the Salem Common, Roger Conant was the leader of the Salem colony for a very brief span of time and (to his chagrin) never got to name anything. Originally arriving at Plymouth, Conant is deeply entrenched as a founder figure of Salem. Join Salem Historical Society Board Member Carl Schultz as...
September 12-13 All Parks in Salem! Gather with your neighbors, bring lawn games, picnics, musical instruments and enjoy one of Salem’s 52 parks. Please make sure you leave your park in the same state you found it, carry in carry out waste
Join us in raising the flags of Hispanic Nations for Hispanic Heritage Month!
Last Day to see Afterimages: Retracing BIPOC History in the Old China Trade Presented by the North Shore AAPI Coalition, in recognition of Salem's 400th anniversary This community history project began with a question: why do we have so little information today about BIPOC people in Salem’s past? The exhibition retraces BIPOC presence during the...
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...
Come to the beloved Salem Book Swap! Zero Waste Salem Free Book Swap returns on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 10:00am-1:00pm! Horace Mann Laboratory School gym (79 Willson St, entrance in rear of building). Swapping isn’t necessary — you may donate, take away, or both. We accept ONLY books, CDs, DVDs, records (all in original cases, please), plus puzzles...
A Traditional practice that has endured through the centuries, plan dyeing is a fun and creative way to add color to your life! Join local herbalist Sheilagh Cruickshank at the Mack Park Farm and learn how to formulate vibrant, natural pigments and create your own hand-dyed scarves. Space is limited, so registration is required. Register...
Join Salem’s Poet Laureate J.D. Scrimgeour and PEM’s Director of Learning and Community Engagement David Snider for the official book launch of Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices. Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices is like a stroll along a beach, each step bringing a new, fascinating discovery — a rock...