Salem is excited to announce a weekend of events to commemorate that the Revolutionary War could have kicked off in Salem MA! Learn the story! Check back soon for more information!

Join us at 9:30am at St. Peter's-San Pedro Episcopal Church on Saturday February 22. 2025 to learn the history behind Leslie's Retreat, and to hear from current elected officials. On February 26, 1775 Salem witnessed what could have been the first battle of the American Revolution. This event marked Salem's first armed resistance to British...

Join us as we commemorate the 250th anniversary of "Leslie's Retreat," a pivotal moment that marked Salem's first stand against British authority and helped spark the American Revolution. On February 26, 1775, just weeks before the shots at Lexington and Concord, Salem witnessed what could have been the first battle of the American Revolution. When...