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  • The Spice of Life Bridging Cultures

    The Spice of Life Bridging Cultures

    From ancient trade routes to forced migration, herbs and spices have carried cultural traditions, agricultural knowledge, and family recipes across continents and generations. Come explore how communities preserved and adapted their culinary heritage through seeds, flavors, and cooking practices, while examining how access, affordability, and sourcing continue to shape the foods we prepare today. Make...

  • Opening for Mapping a Century of Salem Exhibit

    Old Town Hall 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us for the opening reception of Salem State University's exhibit Mapping a Century of Salem! Please Register here! Salem State University presents Mapping a Century of Salem, 1926 – 2026, from June 18 to mid-September at Old Town Hall in downtown Salem. Developed as part of Salem’s quadricentennial celebration, this free, public history exhibit...

  • Queer Domesticity: The Relationships of Settlement House Workers

    House of Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Virtual Event

    "Settlement work thrived in the early days of the 20th century, with nearly 500 Settlements providing service nationally at the movement's peak. The history of large movements such as these can often overlook the details of the dedicated individuals who led them. In honor of Pride Month, The Gables is hosting a virtual panel featuring...

  • Salem 400+ Juneteenth Jam

    Charlotte Forten Park 289 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join the City of Salem in celebrating Juneteenth! Charlotte Forten Park Salem’s Juneteenth Jam Festival III will take place on Friday, June 19th at 11:30am, at Charlotte Forten Park at 289 Derby Street. The keynote will be delivered by History Alive’s Sarah Parker Remond. “This year we are honoring Sarah Parker Remond on the anniversary...

  • Closing Day of Food at 400+ at Old Town Hall

    Old Town Hall 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, United States

    Last day! Do not miss this! Food at 400+ website and info coming soon Food at 400+ will explore Salem's history through the lens of food, fishing, farming, spice trades, as well as culinary, hospitality, and related aspects, in creative and experiential ways. This family-friendly event will also share current and future challenges related to...

  • Fort Lee Walking Tour

    Fort Lee 92 Fort Ave., Salem, MA, United States

    To support the ongoing preservation planning effort, the City and its consulting team will host a walking tour of the historic Fort Lee in the Willows on June 24th at 5:30pm. Fort Lee was constructed in 1776 for the Revolutionary War and is one of the last remaining earthwork fortifications in Massachusetts that still retains...

  • North Shore Pride Parade

    Time of the parade and festival (rain or shine!) Parade Line up – 11:00 am at Shetland Park Parade Start – 12:oo pm Festival Start – 1:00 pm Location of the parade and a map Link to the map! How to get to the event Parking can be difficult to find! Plan ahead – take the Salem...

  • Women’s Weeds

    Mack Park Farm 31 Grove Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Women's Weeds with Sheilagh Cruickshank is the first in Mack Park Farm's 3-part workshop series this summer celebrating Salem 400+! Stay tuned for our July 11 workshop, Roots of Salem: A Demonstration of Indigenous Foodways at the Mack Park Farm with Massachusett tribe member Thomas Green. Register here or with the QR code below! https://forms.gle/HA3nixo1t615G28p9

  • Living Green Expo

    Old Town Hall 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, United States

    The Sustainability and Resiliency Department and the Salem Chamber of Commerce will welcome you to the annual Living Green Expo at Old Town Hall. This free, community event will bring together green industry professionals, city departments, and consumers from Salem and the North Shore to share sustainable products, services, and information. Please visit https://www.salem-chamber.org/LivingGreenExpo for...