Tour is free, but space is limited! Register Here! Hosted 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...
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. May 3rd 1pm-3pm - Walking Tour of Lafayette Street District Hosted by the Salem Historical Commission as part of Salem 400+. Join Historical Commission Chair Vijay Joyce, owner of Rekindled History, for a...
May 9th 10am-12pm - Walking Tour of Derby Street District Hosted 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...
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. Space may be limited, reservations may be required. Please check back soon for more information.
Please register here! 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. Join...
May 9th 1pm-3pm - Walking Tour of Washington Square District 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 Washington Square surrounding the Salem Common to view some of the finest Federal era architecture in the nation. Tour will...
Step Into Salem's Past: History Alive Brings Free Interactive Exhibit to Old Town Hall This summer, Old Town Hall in Salem will be transformed into a living, breathing journey through four centuries of local history — and everyone is invited. History Alive, Inc. is planning a free public exhibit featuring 40 remarkable Salemites who shaped...
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. The nautically themed evening features works by Salem composers and...
Join us in raisng Flags of Asian and Pacific Island nations to celebrate AAPI Month!
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. Volunteers 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....
This is our annual cleanup to celebrate Spring in Salem! This is a rain or shine event! Registration will be required. Check back soon to find registration information.
Join us at City Hall Council Chambers as we raise the flag of Haiti to celebrate Haitian Flag Day! The Program will include a speaking portion at City Hall Council Chambers and flag raising.