BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Salem 400 - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Salem 400 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.salem400.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Salem 400 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260129T194838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T194838Z UID:10000065-1776258000-1776261600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Chronicals and Crafts in the Cove DESCRIPTION:Join us at The House of the Seven Gables with your little ones (best for ages 0 – 6) for a fun-filled hour of reading and crafts in our Kids’ Cove play area. This event is free and all materials are included\, but registration is required. \nRegister here! \nWe will feature books and related crafts that discuss our immigrant and indigenous communities\, past and present. \n \n \n \n Add to Calendar\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Google Calendar\n \n \n \n \n iCalendar\n \n \n \n \n Outlook 365\n \n \n \n \n Outlook Live URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/chronicals-and-crafts-in-the-cove/2026-04-15/ LOCATION:House of Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20251028T151347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T134438Z UID:10000025-1776513600-1776531600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Art in Lappin Park DESCRIPTION:Gulu-Gulu Cafe will host an “Art in the Park” day where the community can participate in various types of art (drawing\, collage\, painting etc..) in Lappin Park! \nThis event will engage people to take a closer look at the buildings that surround the downtown area in Lappin Park. Many people are focused on the Samantha statue\, and while that is a wonderful focal point\, many rarely look up and around at the architecture surrounding them. The downtown area is rich with various styles\, lines\, forms that can be incorporated into art. The rich history of these buildings will be showcased. This location is considered by many to be the “center of downtown”. \nThe event will be facilitated by locals artists. Feel free to bring your own supplies\, or use what is on hand! \n \nEvent will be delayed to Saturday\, April 25\, in case of rain. Check Gulu Gulu Cafe’s Social Media for weather related updates or cancellations. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/art-in-lappin-park/ LOCATION:Lappin Park\, 237 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260407T142500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T142500Z UID:10020970-1776952800-1776956400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Elephants & Sweet Treats a Silly Storytime of Salem Firsts DESCRIPTION:Did you know Salem had the first elephant ever to set foot in America? It’s true! Join us for a silly storytime of fun Salem firsts- we’ll be reading books\, playing games and making a craft- and enjoying a sweet treat at the end! Come learn more about some of Salem’s firsts! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/elephants-sweet-treats-a-silly-storytime-of-salem-firsts/ LOCATION:National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-07-102259.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Essex National Heritage":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260211T133844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T143453Z UID:10020929-1777111200-1777136400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Pirates! The Battle For Derby Street DESCRIPTION:On April 25th\, Salem’s historic Derby Street waterfront transforms into a lively pirates and privateers venue. “Pirates! The Battle for Derby Street” is a swashbuckling festival packed with adventure\, history\, music and mischief for the pirates in all of us. At the heart of the festival is an epic and playful rivalry between two legendary figures: Captain John Turner of The House of the Seven Gables fame and Captain Black Sam Bellamy\, captain of the ill-fated Whydah Gally\, a pirate ship which wrecked off of the Massachusetts coast\, featured in Salem’s own Real Pirates museum. Expect a bustling pirate thoroughfare full of treasure maps and prizes\, live pirate skirmishes\, maritime lectures and demonstrations; music\, roaming performers\, artisan merchants and themed food and drink specials from local restaurants. Costumes welcome for photo ops and plenty of other surprises await! \nParticipants will want to check in starting at 10 am to pick up a treasure map and guide to the Derby Street participating merchant crew\, where treasure hunt clues will be furnished. A concluding event will take place at the end of the day featuring prizes for the winners of the treasure hunt and more entertainment. The event will conclude during daylight hours but participants are encouraged to stay longer in the area to enjoy after-festival dining\, treats and shopping in the area. \nCostumes welcome! Wear comfortable walking shoes. And bring your rain gear in case of inclement weather. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/pirates-the-battle-for-derby-street/ LOCATION:Derby Street\, Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Pirates-The-Battle-for-Derby-Street-1920x1080-v1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260326T152651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T153353Z UID:10020956-1777487400-1777491000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:"General John Glover: Unsung Hero of the Revolution" Lecture and Performance DESCRIPTION:Join us for a memorable evening of music\, history\, and conversation celebrating the life\, military service\, and lasting legacy of one of the American Revolution’s most celebrated — and often overlooked — figures. \nThe evening kicks off with a rousing performance by Scurvy Fellows Indeed\, a spirited crew of 18th-century privateers who will entertain with rollicking sea chanteys — audience sing-along strongly encouraged! \nHistorian Robert Booth then takes us through the compelling story of John Glover\, who was born in Salem and raised in nearby Marblehead\, used his maritime roots and family ties to shape his path to becoming a Revolutionary War hero. \nHe is followed by Larry Sands — Captain of Glover’s Marblehead Regiment — who brings Glover’s battlefield career to life with a lively overview of his major engagements and accomplishments.\nNancy Lusignan Schultz\, Chair of the Swampscott Historical Commission and President of Save the Glover! Inc.\, rounds out the presentations with the latest news on the ongoing effort to preserve General Glover’s historic farmhouse. \nThis program is part of the Conflict & Community: Salem\, Essex County\, and the American Revolution lecture series. This series is a partnership between Essex Heritage and Salem Maritime National Historical Park and highlights the unique role of Essex County communities during the American Revolution. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/general-john-glover-unsung-hero-of-the-revolution-lecture-and-performance/ LOCATION:National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Washington-Crossing-the-Delaware.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Essex National Heritage":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260331T162550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T163017Z UID:10020959-1777633200-1777636800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Polish Constitution Day DESCRIPTION:Join us in raising the Polish Flag to celebrate Polish Constitution Day! We will gather at Riley Plaza for flag raising and speakers. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/polish-constitution-day/ LOCATION:Riley Plaza\, 1-21 Margin St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260330T164632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T185053Z UID:10020957-1777656600-1777663800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Hello Day: Salem Says Hello Again! DESCRIPTION:On May 1\, 1971\, Mayor Samuel Zoll proclaimed it “Hello Day.” Fire station bells rang across Salem at noon. Residents poured into the streets — along Essex Street\, across the Common — to do something radical in its simplicity: say hello to each other. \nA rock band made up of Salem High students played on the Common. A conceptual artist circled overhead in a plane\, photographing the whole thing from above. Channel 5 showed up. A teenager named Marian Sonier told the Salem Evening News it was the best time she’d had in months. \nSalem did this two years before the rest of the world even had the idea.\nNow Salem turns 400\, and we’re bringing it back. \nFriday\, May 1 — the 55th anniversary of the original Hello Day. The Mayor will open the evening with a proclamation reviving Hello Day for a new generation. Then the Midtown Horns take the stage on the Pedestrian Mall in front of East India Marine Hall and give downtown Salem the kind of evening it deserves. \nMay is Mental Health Awareness Month — and it turns out that the simple act of saying hello to your neighbors is one of the most powerful things you can do for your own wellbeing and theirs. Salem figured that out in 1971. We’re just picking up where they left off. \nThis is free. This is for everyone. Just show up. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/hello-day-salem-says-hello-again/ LOCATION:Private: Salem Pedestrian Mall\, Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Collective":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20250314T141456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T135637Z UID:10000017-1778324400-1778331600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Fishing Weir Demonstration DESCRIPTION:Fish weirs have been constructed by the Indigenous Massachusett people since time immemorial. Join Thomas Green and other members of the Massachusett Tribe to learn the history and participate in the renewal of this tradition in Salem Harbor. \nSpace may be limited\, reservations may be required. Please check back soon for more information. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/fishing-weir-demonstration/ LOCATION:Dead Horse Beach\, 158 Fort Avenue\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260323T194547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T194954Z UID:10020954-1778324400-1778338800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:From City Hall to Sacred Ground: Honoring Salem's First Mayor Leverett Saltonstall and Those Who Followed DESCRIPTION:As part of the Salem 400+ celebration\, we invite you to save the date: Saturday\, May 9\, 2026. Join us for a free special program featuring a keynote lecture on Leverett Saltonstall\, followed by an optional self-guided tour of Harmony Grove Cemetery highlighting the graves and lives of these former mayors. \nFrom 11 am to 12 pm Keynote Speaker Peter Drummey\, retired Chief Historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society\, will present a lecture “Leverett Saltonstall\, Salem’s First Mayor” at the historic Blake Memorial Chapel of Harmony Grove Cemetery His talk will explore the extraordinary lifetime of service of Salem’s first mayor\, who now rests at Harmony Grove Cemetery. \nRegistration will be available soon! \nFrom 1 pm to 3 pm\, as part of this event\, Harmony Grove Cemetery invites you to explore a self-guided tour spotlighting Salem’s past mayors—discover their stories and final resting places throughout the grounds. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/from-city-hall-to-sacred-ground-honoring-salems-first-mayor-leverett-saltonstall-and-those-who-followed/ LOCATION:Harmony Grove Cemetary\, 30 Grove Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/a2022-07-26-HGC_0103-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Harmony Grove Cemetary":MAILTO:harmonygrovesalem@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260318T132919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T132919Z UID:10020948-1778407200-1778432400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem 400+ Parade Preparation Community Workshop Opening Day DESCRIPTION:Step Into Salem’s Past: History Alive Brings Free Interactive Exhibit to Old Town Hall\nThis summer\, Old Town Hall in Salem will be transformed into a living\, breathing journey through four centuries of local history — and everyone is invited.\nHistory Alive\, Inc. is planning a free public exhibit featuring 40 remarkable Salemites who shaped the city between 1626 and 1936. The collection highlights a diverse range of people from across Salem’s long and layered past\, brought to life through displays\, audio-visual presentations\, and hands-on experiences.\nBut this is far more than a traditional exhibit. Visitors will find a photo station stocked with period costumes and props\, where they can dress up as real figures from Salem’s history and step — however briefly — into another era. The space is designed as an interactive timeline\, with multiple entry points into the Salem story so that visitors of all ages and interests can find their own way in.\nOne of the most distinctive features of the exhibit is that it will be built in public. Costume and prop makers will work right in the space\, constructing parade materials in real time. Community members and volunteers are welcome to roll up their sleeves and help build elements that will eventually appear in Salem’s August 1st Heritage Days Parade — making the creative process itself part of the experience.\nThat parade will also feature History Alive company members drawn from communities across the North Shore\, including Beverly\, Danvers\, Haverhill\, Peabody\, Rowley\, Lynn\, Salem\, Swampscott\, and Marblehead\, alongside a volunteer cast of Salem residents. The procession is designed to reflect Salem’s full community\, with participants of diverse backgrounds\, abilities\, and ages taking part.\nAt least two creative staff members from History Alive will be present during all open hours to engage with visitors and keep the space lively.\nThe exhibit is part of Salem’s broader 400+ anniversary celebrations — a milestone marking more than four centuries since the city’s founding. History Alive’s contribution is a reminder that Salem’s story isn’t just about one moment in time\, but about the many people\, across many generations\, who made it what it is today. \nHistory Alive\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing local history to life through performance\, education\, and community engagement. Sonnet 4.6 URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-400-parade-preparation-community-workshop-opening-day-2/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260331T163245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T172846Z UID:10020960-1778842800-1778846400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:Join us in raisng Flags of Asian and Pacific Island nations to celebrate AAPI Month! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month/ LOCATION:Riley Plaza\, 1-21 Margin St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CityofSalemAAPIflagrasing2023photosbyCreativeCollective-7390-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20251110T200654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T161135Z UID:10000028-1778922000-1778932800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Repair Cafe DESCRIPTION:Zero Waste Salem is hosting a Repair Café as part of Salem 400+\, celebrating sustainable practices that honor our past and invest in our future. \nVolunteers will be available to mend clothing\, sew buttons\, and tinker with electronics—skills passed down through generations that help us build a more sustainable Salem for the next 400 years. \nThese free services may vary depending on volunteer availability\, but the spirit remains the same: learning from each other\, reducing waste\, and strengthening community connections through shared knowledge and resourcefulness. \nJoin us for this hands-on event where fixing things isn’t just about saving items—it’s about preserving traditions of craftsmanship while creating a more sustainable future for Salem. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/repair-cafe/2026-05-16/ LOCATION:Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center\, 401 Bridge St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Repair-Cafe-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20250624T124109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T140346Z UID:10000023-1778925600-1778932800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Great Salem Cleanup! DESCRIPTION:This is our annual cleanup to celebrate Spring in Salem! \n  \nThis is a rain or shine event! \n  \nRegistration will be required. Check back soon to find registration information. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/5th-annual-great-salem-cleanup/ LOCATION:MA ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Salem Beautiful":MAILTO:keepsalembeautiful@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260331T173320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T173320Z UID:10020961-1779102000-1779105600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Haitian Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Join us at City Hall Council Chambers as we raise the flag of Haiti to celebrate Haitian Flag Day! \nThe Program will include a speaking portion at City Hall Council Chambers and flag raising. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/haitian-flag-raising/ LOCATION:City Hall Council Chambers\, 93 Washington Street\, SALEM\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260319T154957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T162247Z UID:10020949-1779357600-1779361200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem Seniors in Service: Four Centuries of Activism DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 21st to hear about some of Salem’s key influencers through the ages with Salem’s very own historian\, writer and photographer\, Jim McAllister. Mr. McAllister will talk about older adults who left their mark on the community\, helping to make Salem what it is today. Two sessions will be held at the Community Life Center on Thursday\, May 21st. A morning presentation will be at 10:00 am and another at 6:30 pm. Preregistration is required for each session by calling Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 by May 14th. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Salem Council on Aging URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-seniors-in-service-four-centuries-of-activism/ LOCATION:Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center\, 401 Bridge St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260319T155340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T162338Z UID:10020950-1779388200-1779391800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem Seniors in Service: Four Centuries of Activism DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 21st to hear about some of Salem’s key influencers through the ages with Salem’s very own historian\, writer and photographer\, Jim McAllister. McAllister will talk about older adults who left their mark on the community helping to make Salem what it is today. Two sessions will be held at the Community Life Center on Thursday\, May 21st. A morning presentation will be at 10:00 am and another at 6:30 pm. Preregistration is required for each session by calling Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 by May 14th. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Salem Council on Aging URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-seniors-in-service-four-centuries-of-activism-2/ LOCATION:Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center\, 401 Bridge St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T193000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260408T142150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T142822Z UID:10020971-1779388200-1779478200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:"The Fisherman's Cause: Atlantic Commerce and Maritime Dimensions of the American Revolution" Lecture DESCRIPTION:As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence\, join us for Conflict & Community: Salem\, Essex County\, and the American Revolution — a dynamic series of programs exploring the American Revolution — its many perspectives\, lived experiences\, and lasting legacies. This series brings together a range of voices and experts to examine the Revolution from multiple angles. Programs will take a variety of formats including lectures\, panel discussions\, living history presentations\, and more.\nChristopher Magra\, Professor of History at the University of Tennessee\, will present “The Fisherman’s Cause: Atlantic Commerce and Maritime Dimensions of the American Revolution.” This lecture\, based on his 2007 book by the same name\, will explore the maritime roots of the Revolution. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/the-fishermans-cause-atlantic-commerce-and-maritime-dimensions-of-the-american-revolution-lecture/ LOCATION:National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-08-102003.png ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Maritime National Historical Park":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260305T134248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T134248Z UID:10020941-1779530400-1779537600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Curator Talk - Salem as Muse: Lucy Cleveland\, Author and Textile Artist DESCRIPTION: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. \nCurator-at-Large Paula Richter will give a presentation centered on Lucy Cleveland: textile artist\, children’s book author\, 19th-century reformer and abolitionist. Born in Salem in 1780\, Cleveland traveled to China and Indonesia with her husband\, a sea captain\, and published more than a dozen books. One of her artworks is on display in Salem Stories. \nIncluded with Admission. Salem residents and people who work in Salem receive free general admission upon presentation of a business card or employee ID at the admissions desk; preregistration encouraged. \nAbout our presenter: Paula Richter\nSince 2009\, Paula Richter has been responsible for curatorial research and support of the museum’s changing exhibition program\, related publications and core activities within the curatorial department. She has participated on exhibition teams for more than a dozen recent and upcoming exhibitions and numerous gallery installations and rotations\, including The Salem Witch Trials 1692. She previously worked for the Cape Ann Historical Association\, the Sargent House Museum and Landmark College. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire\, Richter writes and lectures on American textiles and fashion and New England art and decorative arts. She also leads PEM’s partnership with Handwork 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \nThis curator talk will be in Morse Auditorium from 10:00 am – noon.\nIncluded with Admission. Salem residents and people who work in Salem receive free general admission upon presentation of a business card or employee ID at the admissions desk; preregistration encouraged. \nRegister Here! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/curator-talk-salem-as-muse-lucy-cleveland-author-and-textile-artist/ LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, 161 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ev_SalemasMuseLucy_1600_SplitHero.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260318T132319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T132528Z UID:10020947-1779962400-1779987600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem 400+ Parade Preparation Community Workshop Closing Day DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out! Today\, it’s your last chance step Into Salem’s Past!\nFor this exhibit\, Old Town Hall in Salem will be transformed into a living\, breathing journey through four centuries of local history — and everyone is invited.\nHistory Alive\, Inc. is planning a free public exhibit featuring 40 remarkable Salemites who shaped the city between 1626 and 1936. The collection highlights a diverse range of people from across Salem’s long and layered past\, brought to life through displays\, audio-visual presentations\, and hands-on experiences.\nBut this is far more than a traditional exhibit. Visitors will find a photo station stocked with period costumes and props\, where they can dress up as real figures from Salem’s history and step — however briefly — into another era. The space is designed as an interactive timeline\, with multiple entry points into the Salem story so that visitors of all ages and interests can find their own way in.\nOne of the most distinctive features of the exhibit is that it will be built in public. Costume and prop makers will work right in the space\, constructing parade materials in real time. Community members and volunteers are welcome to roll up their sleeves and help build elements that will eventually appear in Salem’s August 1st Heritage Days Parade — making the creative process itself part of the experience.\nThat parade will also feature History Alive company members drawn from communities across the North Shore\, including Beverly\, Danvers\, Haverhill\, Peabody\, Rowley\, Lynn\, Salem\, Swampscott\, and Marblehead\, alongside a volunteer cast of Salem residents. The procession is designed to reflect Salem’s full community\, with participants of diverse backgrounds\, abilities\, and ages taking part.\nAt least two creative staff members from History Alive will be present during all open hours to engage with visitors and keep the space lively.\nThe exhibit is part of Salem’s broader 400+ anniversary celebrations — a milestone marking more than four centuries since the city’s founding. History Alive’s contribution is a reminder that Salem’s story isn’t just about one moment in time\, but about the many people\, across many generations\, who made it what it is today. \nHistory Alive\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing local history to life through performance\, education\, and community engagement. Sonnet 4.6 URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-400-parade-preparation-community-workshop-opening-day/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260209T211314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T151116Z UID:10020905-1780617600-1780876799@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem Arts Fest DESCRIPTION:The Salem Arts Festival promotes the arts in downtown Salem through a collaborative multidisciplinary festival\, highlighting the existing artist community and encouraging general community participation in the arts. The Festival runs annually through the first full weekend of June in a combination of indoor and (primarily) outdoor venues\, and typically features a gallery with 40-50 visual artists\, live mural slam\, 60+ live performances (involving 300+ performers)\, artisan street fair (70+ vendors)\, a collaborative public art installation\, and numerous interactive arts activities. \nSalem400+ themes will be incorporated into the design of the annual community art project\, Salem 400-inspired designs will be featured for the mural slam\, and there will be a retrospective of a well-established Salem artist in the Old Town Hall gallery! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-arts-fest/ LOCATION:Downtown Salem ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SalemArtsFestival2019SaturdayPhotosbyCreativeCollective-5259-RESIZED-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Main Streets":MAILTO:kylie@salemmainstreets.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260323T125658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T183035Z UID:10020952-1780740000-1780740000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Historic New England's Annual Open House DESCRIPTION:The annual Open House is day that all Historic New England properties are open to the public\, free of charge. During Open House\, guests interact with tour guides and hear the stories of the people and events that make each of our 38 properties unique. In Salem\, Historic New England operates Phillips House and Gedney House. Phillips House is the only mansion open to the public on Chestnut Street. Here\, we tell the story of five generations of a prominent Salem family\, and talk about the changing lives at the turn of the 20th century. Gedney House is one of the oldest houses in Salem\, and one of only two still standing that has a connection to the Witch Trials of 1692. Gedney House is a unique architectural gem that illustrates 17th century building practices and architectural change over time. During Open House\, everyone is welcome to join us to learn more about these special places. \nBoth properties provide different insights into the lives of people living in Salem from the 17th century through the 20th century. During the visit\, guests learn about the people behind some of the history’s biggest moments – from Mary Gedney\, a widow operating her own tavern during the 1692 Witch Trials\, to Stephen and Anna Phillips\, who were both members of long lines of Salem sea-faring and political families in the 20th century. We invite guests to ask questions\, be in the spaces\, and learn more about the everyday history of New Englanders. Neighbors are always welcome at Historic New England sites\, with town residents receiving free entry to properties in their communities for regular tours (additional fees apply for special events and programs). \nVisitors are welcome any time throughout the day at both sites. Please note that entry to both Phillips House and Gedney House requires stairs to enter and to view the houses in their entirety. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/historic-new-englands-annual-open-house/ LOCATION:Phillips House\, 34 Chestnut Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HNE-WhY-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T103000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20250919T134231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T165428Z UID:10000024-1781085600-1781087400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Remembering Bridget DESCRIPTION:“You can tell a lot about a community by the way they treat their dead.” On the morning of June 10th\, 1692\, one woman met the hangman’s noose. It was the point of no return in the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria. Her name was Bridget Bishop. \nPreviously accused in 1680\, she was the only victim not executed in a group. Remembering her as a fellow human being is crucial to understanding the madness that ensued. Join us in person at the Salem Witch Trials Memorial on Charter Street on June 10th at 10 am for a commemoration of the 334th anniversary of the death of the first victim of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Hysteria. The short remembrance will honor this wronged woman – who was also a domestic abuse survivor – and acknowledge all victims and survivors of abuse\, prejudice\, and ignorance – past and present. This will include 17th-century poems\, floral tributes\, and information about Bridget’s life. \nFlowers donated by Voices Against Injustice will be available for the public to place tributes on the memorial stones of their choice. The remembrance will be live-streamed and available for replay via Instagram @creativecollectivema and @thepetticoatpages1693 URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/remembering-bridget/ LOCATION:Witch Trials Memorial\, 24 Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250919_100541-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20251215T174933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T140427Z UID:10000046-1781136000-1781222399@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Opening Day of Food at 400+ Exhibit at Old Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Opening Day of Food at 400+\n June 11th \n 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\, presented by Salem Food Tours\, will also share current and future challenges related to food inclusivity and our changing environment and celebrate Salem’s headship in this area. Please visit event website for full programming listing and descriptions here. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/opening-day-of-food-at-400-at-old-town-hall/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/foodat400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260331T173542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T173542Z UID:10020962-1781528400-1781532000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Join us in raising the Juneteenth flag! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/juneteenth-flag-raising/ LOCATION:Riley Plaza\, 1-21 Margin St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T140000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260217T163812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T163812Z UID:10020930-1781866800-1781877600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem 400+ Juneteenth Jam DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Salem in celebrating Juneteenth! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-400-juneteenth-jam/ LOCATION:Charlotte Forten Park\, 289 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20251215T175049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T175049Z UID:10000047-1782086400-1782172799@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Closing Day of Food at 400+ at Old Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Last day! Do not miss this! \nFood at 400+ website and info coming soon \nFood 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 food inclusivity and our changing environment and celebrate Salem’s headship in this area. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/closing-day-of-food-at-400-at-old-town-hall/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20240314T163551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T193558Z UID:10000003-1783123200-1783209599@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem Celebrates the 4th! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-celebrates-the-4th/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Salem-400_4th-of-July-Event-e1714401392130.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260704T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260210T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170828Z UID:10020910-1783162800-1783177200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Hands on History DESCRIPTION:Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This summer\, we invite young (and young at heart!) guests to explore different elements of our history and legacy through hands-on activities. This program will run July 4-August 30 on Saturdays and Sundays\, 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.. \nHands-on History is included with your purchase of a Mansion Tour Package or Grounds Pass. We hope to see you soon for some hands-on fun! \nEntrance to the House of Seven Gables is Free for Salem residents; please require proof of residency. \nPlease note: Hands-on History is an activity to complete during your visit\, not a day camp. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/hands-on-history/2026-07-04/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260705T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260210T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170828Z UID:10020911-1783249200-1783263600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Hands on History DESCRIPTION:Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This summer\, we invite young (and young at heart!) guests to explore different elements of our history and legacy through hands-on activities. This program will run July 4-August 30 on Saturdays and Sundays\, 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.. \nHands-on History is included with your purchase of a Mansion Tour Package or Grounds Pass. We hope to see you soon for some hands-on fun! \nEntrance to the House of Seven Gables is Free for Salem residents; please require proof of residency. \nPlease note: Hands-on History is an activity to complete during your visit\, not a day camp. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/hands-on-history/2026-07-05/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260711T150000 DTSTAMP:20260414T203630 CREATED:20260210T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170828Z UID:10020912-1783767600-1783782000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Hands on History DESCRIPTION:Join us for Hands-on History at The Gables! This summer\, we invite young (and young at heart!) guests to explore different elements of our history and legacy through hands-on activities. This program will run July 4-August 30 on Saturdays and Sundays\, 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.. \nHands-on History is included with your purchase of a Mansion Tour Package or Grounds Pass. We hope to see you soon for some hands-on fun! \nEntrance to the House of Seven Gables is Free for Salem residents; please require proof of residency. \nPlease note: Hands-on History is an activity to complete during your visit\, not a day camp. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/hands-on-history/2026-07-11/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR