Hands on History
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....
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Hands on History
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....
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Charlotte Forten Park Latin Dance Drop In
Charlotte Forten Park 289 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United StatesGreg Coles Dance and Drum will be on hand at Charlotte Forten Park to offer a Latin dance program for the community including dance lessons in salsa, bachata, chachacha, Kizomba...
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Salem 400+ Voices of Belonging
Palmer Cove Park Leavitt Street, Salem, MA, United StatesJoin us on September 5, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Palmer Cove Park! Do not miss this community celebration that honors the rich history, vibrant culture, and...
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Charlotte Forten Park Latin Dance Drop In
Charlotte Forten Park 289 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United StatesGreg Coles Dance and Drum will be on hand at Charlotte Forten Park to offer a Latin dance program for the community including dance lessons in salsa, bachata, chachacha, Kizomba...
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Rogar Conant at Naumkeag
Pioneer Village 98 West Ave., Salem, MA, United StatesDespite looming large over the Salem Common, Roger Conant was the leader of the Salem colony for a very brief span of time and (to his chagrin) never got to...
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Parks Days
September 12-13 All Parks in Salem! Gather with your neighbors, bring lawn games, picnics, musical instruments and enjoy one of Salem’s 52 parks. Please make sure you leave your park...
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The Longest Table
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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...
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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...
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2026 Sidney Perley Salem History Award with Mary Beth Norton
House of Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United StatesSalem Historical Society is honored to have Mary Beth Norton recieve its 2026 Salem History Award. Professor Emeritus of American History at Cornell University, Mary Beth Norton will speak on...