BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Salem 400 - ECPv6.15.20//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:20260518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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. \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/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:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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:20260515T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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:20260513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260513T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260416T135102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T135102Z UID:10020973-1778698800-1778702400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem State Community Chorus presents Salem by the Sea: A Musical Tapestry DESCRIPTION:The Salem State Community Chorus presents “Salem by the Sea: A Musical Tapestry” in celebration of Salem 400+ on May 12 (open dress rehearsal) and May 13 (performance) at 7 pm. The concert takes place in Salem State’s Recital Hall located at 71 Loring Avenue. \nThe nautically themed evening features works by Salem composers and writers past and present\, reflecting the rich musical and literary legacy of the city.\nSalem resident Edward Lundergan will conduct his composition “The Ocean”\, commissioned for this concert. The piece is a setting of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s poem by the same name. Salem native and Salem State alumni Javier Marquez will conduct his composition\, “Passing Hours”\, a setting of a poem by Ella Higginson. Also included on the program are works by Charlotte Forten\, Arthur Foote and Patrick Gilmore. \nAdditional guests include Bob Strom\, local author\, musician and historian who will join the chorus on Salem Willows for Mine and Get Off the Track and share his song research during the concert. Percussionist Jabari Tovar\, Salem Public Schools music educator and Salem State alumni joins the chorus on several musical selections. \nThe chorus\, established in 2017\, is directed by Lynn Shane with Joe Stroup at the piano. \nAdmission is free\, although donations at the door are welcome to support the work of the chorus. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-state-community-chorus-presents-salem-by-the-sea-a-musical-tapestry/ LOCATION:Salem State Recital Hall\, 71 Loring Ave.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/First-choice7789112662_21f56daa92_h-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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:20260509T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260417T162924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T162924Z UID:10020977-1778331600-1778338800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Washington Square Historic District Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:May 9th 1pm-3pm – Walking Tour of Washington Square District\nHosted by the Salem Historical Commission as part of Salem 400+. Join Historical Commission Chair Vijay Joyce\, owner of Rekindled History\, for a tour of Washington Square surrounding the Salem Common to view some of the finest Federal era architecture in the nation. Tour will begin in front of the Salem Common Bandstand\, built for Salem’s 300th anniversary. Tour is free but space is limited\, please register by calling the Planning Department at 978-619-5685 or email pkelleher@salem.com. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/washington-square-historic-district-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Salem Common\, N. Washington Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Historic-Waterfront-Bike-Tour-scaled.jpg 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:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260323T194547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T130416Z 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:Please register here! \nAs 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. \nJoin Peter Drummey\, retired Chief Historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society\, on Saturday\, May 9\, 2026\, at 11:00 AM in the Blake Memorial Chapel at Harmony Grove Cemetery for a lecture on the life and civic contributions of Leverett Saltonstall (1783–1845)\, the first Mayor of Salem. \nFollowing the lecture\, guests are invited to stay for light refreshments and an optional self-guided tour beginning at 1:00 PM. The tour highlights the final resting places of 21 Salem mayors\, including Saltonstall\, within Harmony Grove Cemetery. No reservation is required to participate in the self-guided tour. 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:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260417T162745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T162745Z UID:10020976-1778320800-1778328000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Walking Tour of Derby Street District DESCRIPTION:May 9th 10am-12pm – Walking Tour of Derby Street District \nHosted by the Salem Historical Commission as part of Salem 400+. Hosted by the Salem Historical Commission as part of Salem 400+. Join Historical Commission Chair Vijay Joyce\, owner of Rekindled History\, for a tour of the historic waterfront neighborhood of Derby Street. Tour will begin in front of the Custom House\, 176 Derby Street. Tour is free but space is limited\, please register by calling the Planning Department at 978-619-5685 or email pkelleher@salem.com. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/walking-tour-of-derby-street-district/ LOCATION:Custom House\, 176 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Historic-Waterfront-Bike-Tour-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260417T162318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T162318Z UID:10020975-1777813200-1777820400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Lafayette Street Historic District Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Tour is free but space is limited! Please register by calling the City of Salem Planning Department at 978-619-5685 or email pkelleher@salem.com. \nMay 3rd 1pm-3pm – Walking Tour of Lafayette Street District Hosted by the Salem Historical Commission as part of Salem 400+. \nJoin Historical Commission Chair Vijay Joyce\, owner of Rekindled History\, for a tour of Lafayette Street to learn more about one of the finest collections of Victorian architecture in Salem. Tour will begin at 1pm at Forest River Park in front of the historic farmhouse of Colonel Timothy Pickering\, now the park caretaker house. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/lafayette-street-historic-district-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Forest River Park\, 32 Clifton Ave.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Historic-Waterfront-Bike-Tour-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260417T161819Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T162354Z UID:10020974-1777726800-1777734000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:McIntire Historic District Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:Tour is free\, but space is limited! Register Here! \nHosted by the Salem Historical Commission to celebrate Preservation Month and Salem 400+. Join Historical Commission Chair Vijay Joyce\, owner of Rekindled History\, for a tour of the beautiful McIntire District. Learn about the neighborhood\, Salem’s 1st historic district\, and the four centuries of architecture represented on its tree-lined streets. \nTour will begin in front of the ca. 1664 Pickering House at 1:00pm. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/mcintire-historic-district-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Pickering House\, 18 Board Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Historic-Waterfront-Bike-Tour-scaled.jpg 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:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260330T164632Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T135803Z 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/659708232_1503393098463420_8001891258795415851_n-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Creative Collective":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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:20260429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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:20260425T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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:20260423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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:20260418T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 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. 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:20260412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260311T152515Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T152515Z UID:10020944-1775998800-1776009600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem Kicks Gas: A North Shore Electric Vehicle Expo DESCRIPTION:Want to kick some gas? Do you want to make Salem’s future greener? \nCome 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 towards decarbonization\, but many people don’t know where to start. \nLocal EV dealerships and car owners\, as well as bicycle shops and electric bike/scooter owners\, will be showcasing their rides. Bring a helmet! Battery-powered outdoor equipment will also be featured. Come ride or drive with us! \nThis event is weather dependant\, check back here the day of the event for any special weather announcements! \nFood will be available for purchase and beverages provided. Bring your reusable water bottle! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-kicks-gas-a-north-shore-electric-vehicle-expo/ LOCATION:Salem High School\, 77 Wilson St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Heinkel-Kabine-Crop-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260305T133842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T134441Z UID:10020940-1775998800-1776006000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Film Screening: Last Stand at Dodge DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister Here! \nProducer/Director/Writer/Editor: Beth Cloutier\nCo-Producer: Claudia Ghetu\nCamera: Jessica Egmont\, Mark Killian\, Daniel Villaneuva\nMusic: Ken Clark\, Marty Rowan\, Scott Kesner \nStarring:\nKen Clark\, Hammond B3 organ\nMartin Anthony Rowen\, Hammond B3 organ\nMike Mele\, guitar\nBenny Benson\, drums \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.\nThis film is rated PG-13. \nAbout the filmmaker: Beth Cloutier\nBeth Cloutier is an award winning Director and Director of Photography. Her work is included in permanent museum collections such as the ICA Boston and MOMA. Cloutier has been a part of award-winning TV\, music video\, commercial and documentary productions. A National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (The Emmy’s) former board member\, her TV and film credits include the feature documentary Resynator\, which won the Audience Award at SXSW 2024\, The Advocates\, Stranger Fruit\, Borderline and Suitcase of Love and Shame. Her television series work includes Digital Addiction\, The Breakout Kings\, CNN’s The Sixties\, PBS’ A Path Appears and Not In Our Town\, Discovery Channel’s Bounty Wars\, Food Network’s Chopped and the “Restaurant Divided” pilot\, which became a multi-episode TV series. Cloutier is the founder of the online music video series Local Music Channel. She teaches filmmaking and cinematography workshops around the country and taught as an adjunct professor at Emerson College. \nThe screening will be in Morse Auditorium from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.\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.\nThis film is rated PG-13. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/film-screening-last-stand-at-dodge/ 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_LastStandatDodge_1600_SplitHero.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260304T204717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T204833Z UID:10020939-1775912400-1775919600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Curator Talk - Salem as Muse: Collecting the Globe with George Schwartz DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nIn 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 as Muse” with George Schwartz\, Curator-at-Large\, who will discuss his book Collecting the Globe. \nAs the oldest continually operating and collecting museum in the country\, PEM has seen more than two centuries of evolution and innovation since its founding in 1799. Collecting the Globe offers a window into the early days of the museum: “To escape the ‘prosaic streets’ of Salem\, Massachusetts\, in the first half of the 19th century\, local residents and travelers from across the United States and the globe came to the East India Marine Society Museum (1799–1876). Located on the town’s main thoroughfare\, Essex Street\, the museum transported individuals to another world…” \n“It is unheard of to still have the original archival material\, and the collection\, and the permanent home for an early American institution\,” says Schwartz. “You have to use the term ‘unique\,’ because we are the only one.” A comprehensive history offering fresh perspectives on museums and how they helped shape our national identity\, Collecting the Globe explores collecting\, exhibiting and interpreting a diversity of international objects and art in early America. Schwartz\, co-curator of the new installation in the East India Marine Society’s first permanent home\, East India Marine Hall\, aims to capture the dynamic history of one of the most important American museums during a pivotal time when Salem was a leading port and launching point for global trade. \nExplore the hundreds of fascinating objects on view in East India Marine Hall before or after the talk. \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. \nThere will be a book signing outside Morse Auditorium after the program. Books can be purchased at the event or in advance from the PEM Shop. \nAbout our presenter: George Schwartz\nGeorge Schwartz has worked on many successful PEM exhibitions and installations\, including curating Conjuring the Spirit World: Art\, Magic\, and Mediums and co-curating the new installation in the museum’s historic East India Marine Hall\, among others. His specialty and interests are in maritime art\, material culture\, early collecting and museum history. Schwartz earned his B.A. in Anthropology from Brown University\, his M.A. in Historical Archaeology from UMASS Boston and his Ph.D. in American and New England Studies from Boston University. He is the editor and lead author of Conjuring the Spirit World: Art\, Magic\, and Mediums (Rizzoli Electa\, 2024)\, which was the gold winner for Foreword Reviews’ 2024 Indie Book of the Year Awards in the Popular Culture category. Schwartz has lectured internationally and has written articles and essays for museum catalogues\, journals and magazines. He is an honorary member of the Salem Marine Society\, and also teaches a course on material culture at Tufts University in the Museum Studies program. \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. \nThe talk will be in Morse Auditorium from 1:00 – 3:00 pm. \nThere will be a book signing outside Morse Auditorium after the program. Books can be purchased at the event or in advance from the PEM Shop. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/curator-talk-salem-as-muse-collecting-the-globe-with-george-schwartz/ 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_SalemasMuseCollectingTheGlobe_1600_SplitHero.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20250304T155719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T150219Z UID:10000013-1775901600-1775908800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:The 389th Anniversary of the First Muster DESCRIPTION: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 honoring that moment.\nThis year’s commemoration takes on special meaning as part of Salem 400+\, the city’s year-long celebration of 400 years of history\, community\, and resilience. The First Muster is one of the oldest chapters in that story — proof that Salem has always been a place where neighbors stand up\, show up\, and serve.\nCome celebrate Salem’s most historic tradition — and the city proud enough to have started it all. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/first-muster/ LOCATION:Salem Common\, N. Washington Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2013_Salem-Designated-as-the-Official-Birthplace-of-the-National-Guard.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260410T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260115T153729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T160010Z UID:10000058-1775833200-1775836800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Leslie's Retreat Memorial Dedication DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe dedication ceremony will feature remarks from local historians\, and community leaders. \nWe hope you’ll be part of this meaningful occasion as we come together to remember and reflect on this chapter of our shared history. \nThe memorial is located at the intersection of Lynde Street and North Street. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/leslies-retreat-memorial-dedication/ LOCATION:Leslie’s Retreat Memorial\, 8 North Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_20260115_185302.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20251219T161803Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T162951Z UID:10000054-1775757600-1775761200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Old Salem in Ballad and Song with Bob and Jen Strom DESCRIPTION: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. \nReservations required. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/old-salem-in-ballad-and-song-with-bob-and-jen-strom/ LOCATION:House of Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Old-Salem.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260323T182222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T182252Z UID:10020953-1775660400-1775664000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Chicken Nugget's Birthday Party and Park Cleanup DESCRIPTION:You are invited to a very special 1st birthday party and park clean-up for Salem’s favorite garbage truck – our beloved Chicken Nugget! \nChicken 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 smile to our faces all year while cleaning up our streets\, parks and playgrounds. \nGloves and trash bags will be provided\, and there will be special party favors for all who participate in the clean-up! \nWHEN: Wednesday\, April 8\, 3:00-4:00pm \nWHERE: Palmer Cove Park\, Leavitt Street\, Salem\, MA 01970 \nSee you there! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/chicken-nuggets-birthday-party-and-park-cleanup/ LOCATION:Palmer Cove Park\, Leavitt Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/654066620_1247554800873465_8004403419856985995_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260323T124536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T124536Z UID:10020951-1775152800-1775156400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Ergot at 50: “Moldy Bread” and the Salem Witchcraft Trials DESCRIPTION: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 of the episode. Burns has also done extensive research into the notion put forth in 1976 that the accusers were under the influence of an hallucinogenic toxic fungus\, ergot\, a possible explanation for their spectral visions and physical symptoms of bewitchment. On the fiftieth anniversary of the publication of Linnda Caporeal original article\, “Ergotism: The Satan Loosed in Salem?” in Science magazine\, Burns explains why the general public has found it so plausible and compelling for so long. \nPlease register here! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/ergot-at-50-moldy-bread-and-the-salem-witchcraft-trials/ LOCATION:Pickman House\, 45 Charter St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/gettyimages-1336730919-612x612-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T203000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260303T191158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T124731Z UID:10020936-1774985400-1774989000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:The Choir of New College Oxford DESCRIPTION:The Choir of New College Oxford\nMarch 31\, 7:30 pm\nSalem State University Recital Hall\n71 Loring Avenue \nThe 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 hear the choir in choral services live in New College Chapel\, Oxford\, and via webcasts\, on concert tours and on its 100+ recordings. The choir is directed by Robert Quinney. Thanks to the sponsor who is making this cultural exchange possible in honor of Salem’s quadricentennial. \nThis concert is free but advance reservations are strongly encouraged. Reservations and additional information here! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/the-choir-of-new-college-oxford/ LOCATION:Salem State Recital Hall\, 71 Loring Ave.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Choir-in-antechapel-1920-x-1080-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260331T162332Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T173040Z UID:10020958-1774958400-1774962000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Transgender Day of Visibility Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with a speaking portion and Flag Raising. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/transgender-day-of-visibility/ LOCATION:City Hall Council Chambers\, 93 Washington Street\, SALEM\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/transflagday.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T190000 DTSTAMP:20260422T193517 CREATED:20260311T174643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T174643Z UID:10020945-1774807200-1774810800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Pequot War and the First Muster: An Evening of Reflection\, History\, and Community DESCRIPTION:The House of the Seven Gables is proud to invite you to an evening of reflection\, history\, and community. Special guest speakers from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation\, alongside local Author and Historian\, Benjamin Shallop\, will discuss Salem’s role in and the lasting impact of the Pequot War (1636-1638) ahead of the First Muster commemoration on April 11th. \nThe frequently glossed-over\, hidden\, or entirely omitted history of the Pequot War\, a military conflict that turned the tides of American history\, will be brought to the table during this event that centers truth-telling and cultural competency. Learn about Salem’s involvement in this devastating event that eventually led to a genocide of hundreds of Pequot people at Mistick. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/pequot-war-and-the-first-muster-an-evening-of-reflection-history-and-community/ LOCATION:House of Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pequot-War-Panel-Flyer-1.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR