Events

Join us as we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with a speaking portion and Flag Raising.

The Choir of New College Oxford March 31, 7:30 pm Salem State University Recital Hall 71 Loring Avenue The Choir of New College Oxford, composed of adult singers and boy trebles, is one of the leading choral ensembles in the world, celebrated for its distinctive and stylish performance of music from five centuries. You can...

Margo Burns is the 10th-generation great-granddaughter of Rebecca Nurse, who was hanged in Salem in 1692 on the charge of witchcraft. She is the project manager and an associate editor of Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt, published in 2009 by Cambridge University Press. This work is the definitive collection of transcriptions of the legal records...

You are invited to a very special 1st birthday party and park clean-up for Salem's favorite garbage truck - our beloved Chicken Nugget! Chicken Nugget's birthday wish is an especially clean park for our friends. Come join us for an all-ages park clean-up and pose for a photo with the garbage truck that's brought a...

Bob Strom- author, musician, historian- weaves a rich historic tapestry of Salem, Massachusetts songs and tales. This talk will focus on the maritime trade that led to the wealth and influence of Salem and The Gables' owners. Rarely performed, historic songs will be performed by Bob and Jen Strom. Reservations required.

Join us as we honor the 251th anniversary with the dedication of a new monument commemorating Leslie's Retreat. This significant addition to our community will preserve the memory of this important historical event for generations to come. The dedication ceremony will feature remarks from local historians, and community leaders. We hope you'll be part of...

The 389th Annual First Muster marks another milestone in the living legacy of America's oldest military tradition. In 1637, the East Regiment of the Massachusetts Bay Colony assembled on this very ground for the first time — an act that gave birth to what we know today as the National Guard. Salem has never stopped...

Register here! In 2026, as part of the Salem 400+ initiative, PEM will present "Salem as Muse," a series of talks that highlight works represented in PEM’s collection. These programs will explore a diverse range of subjects that connect to the unique history and character of Salem, Massachusetts. Join us for the launch of "Salem...

Last Stand at Dodge follows jazz/funk band Fats Hammond, which has played at the same Salem club every Tuesday night for 13 years. But when the band suddenly loses its residency, how can the musicians and their loved ones move on? This documentary is a loving portrait of four musicians and their community. Register Here!...

Want to kick some gas? Do you want to make Salem's future greener? Come to Salem's 3rd annual Electric Vehicle Expo! See, ride, and drive plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles. Come together to find out how YOU can contribute to Salem's sustainability and resiliency in a big way! Purchasing an EV is a HUGE step...