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Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising
Riley Plaza 1-21 Margin St, Salem, MA, United StatesJoin us in raising the flags of Hispanic Nations for Hispanic Heritage Month!
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Afterimages: Retracing BIPOC History in the Old China Trade
Old Town Hall 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, United StatesLast 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...
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“Hannah in Context: What Really Happened, and Why Did it Matter?” Lecture
National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United StatesCaptain 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...
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Book Swap
Horace Mann Laboratory School 79 Willson Street, Salem, United StatesCome 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...
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Botanical Dyeing Workshop
Mack Park Farm 31 Grove Street, Salem, MA, United StatesA 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...
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PEM Reads at SSU – Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices
Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts 356 Lafayette Street, Salem, MA, United StatesJoin 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...
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Salem: The Game Show!
Old Town Hall 32 Derby Square, Salem, MA, United StatesSalem: The Game Show will be a live, in-person, interactive game show. Inspired by Vaudeville, A Prairie Home Companion, The Late Show with David Letterman and The Price Is Right, the one-hour show will include music, comedy, and games where Salem locals will have the chance to win prizes contributed by local businesses.
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Salem 400+ Art Installation at Blaney Wharf
Salem Ferry Terminal 10 Blaney Street, Salem, MA, United StatesPlease join us on Thursday, September 24th at 5:30pm at 10 Blaney St, Salem MA for the dedication of the installation of Traces of Arrival. This event marks a significant addition to Salem’s public art landscape and serves as a lasting tribute to the city’s past, present, and future as part of the Salem 400+...
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“American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston, 1800–1840, and Its Legacy” Lecture
National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United StatesJudge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolution. Learn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine...
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Mayor’s Night Out
Come kick-off the Spooky Season with the Mayor of Salem and his team! More information coming soon!
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Aaron Larget Caplan – Guitar America 250/Revolutionaries and Rockstars
Salem State Recital Hall 71 Loring Ave., Salem, MA, United StatesTwo and a half centuries of America are commemorated by guitarist Aaron Larget-Caplan in GUITAR AMERICA 250, an exploration of the United States’ musical history. From The Star-Spangled Banner and America the Beautiful to Paul Simon’s America and Eddie Van Halen’s 316, Larget-Caplan journeys through the soundscapes of a diverse nation. The evening includes music...