Celebrate and support Salem 400+ during this exclusive cocktail party fundraiser held aboard the visiting sail ship, the Pride of Baltimore II! Â Guests will enjoy an evening aboard this beautiful historic replica vessel docked at Central Wharf while enjoying conversation, cocktails, and gourmet hors d'oeuvres by Ferreira Foods. Built and launched on the shore of...
August 1, 2026 10am Rain or Shine! Salem Heritage Days Parade Returns: A Journey Through 400+ Years of History Chronological Celebration to Showcase Salem’s Rich Timeline After more than thirty years the beloved Salem Heritage Days Parade is making its triumphant return, brought to life through a collaborative effort between the City of Salem, National...
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.. Hands-on History is included with your purchase of a...
Join us on Saturday, August 1 at Salem Maritime National Historical Park on Derby Street for the Salem Heritage Days Parade and Festival celebrating both the 250th anniversary of America and the 400th anniversary of Salem. This event is free and open to the public. The festivities begin with the return of the Heritage Days Parade, traveling...
Come tour the Pride of Baltimore II while she is visiting Salem! https://pride2.org/pride-of-baltimore-ii/history-of-pride/
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.. Hands-on History is included with your purchase of a...
Our fourth annual Fusion Fest! The House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association was founded to assist newly arriving immigrants to become successful here in the United States. While the groups arriving in Salem have changed over the years, The Gables’ drive to provide guidance and education has not. We are taking this special day...
Mary Estey’s story is often overshadowed by her sister, Rebecca Nurse, in the history of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. This presentation will encompass Mary’s life from her humble beginnings in Great Yarmouth, her family life, border disputes, through to her execution and her courage in the face of all that was stacked against her....
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.. Hands-on History is included with your purchase of a...
Greg 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 and merengue!
Citizen Salem is a podcast, photographic portrait project, and YouTube video channel consisting of interviews with people who live in Salem. More information coming soon!
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.. Hands-on History is included with your purchase of a...