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:20260328T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20251219T161421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T161421Z UID:10000053-1774709100-1774713600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Women's History Tour DESCRIPTION:March is Women’s History Month\, and to celebrate we are offering our Women’s History Tour! For over 400 years\, from the Indigenous women who worked the land to our organization’s founder\, women have always been a part of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion’s history\, but not always given the spotlight they deserve. The House of the Seven Gables has created a Women’s History Tour to focus\, in-depth\, on the many women who have lived and labored in the Mansion. \nThis tour focuses on the untold stories of the women who have lived and labored in The House of the Seven Gables. Until a few years ago\, these stories were largely untold and we are making a concerted effort to share them with the public to highlight the diverse historical stories of Salem. \nPlease be sure to arrive 10 minutes prior to start time to check in. Registration is required. \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/womens-history-tour/2026-03-28/ 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/CEmmerson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T113000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260304T153718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T153809Z UID:10020937-1774692000-1774697400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Organizing Generosity: Centuries of Women Supporting Women DESCRIPTION:A lecture by Donna Segar \nPlease RSVP by contacting organizinggenerosity@gmail.com URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/organizing-generosity-centuries-of-women-supporting-women/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/OrganizingGenerosity-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T100000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260210T171818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T172102Z UID:10020928-1774600200-1774605600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Lynn Swampscott DAV Chapter 64 Annual Vietnam Veterans Breakfast and Ceremony DESCRIPTION:The Lynn Swampscott DAV Chapter 64 Annual Vietnam Veterans Breakfast and Ceremony is dedicated to honoring local veterans who served during the Vietnam War. The event provides space for recognition\, reflection\, and gratitude\, bringing veterans\, elected officials\, community leaders\, and residents together in a respectful and welcoming setting. The breakfast includes remarks from invited public officials and a veteran guest speaker\, along with time for informal conversation and connection. The event is free and open to the public\, with a focus on ensuring Vietnam veterans feel seen\, valued\, and appreciated for their service\, many of whom returned home without the recognition afforded to other generations. \nThe Vietnam Veterans Breakfast hosted by Lynn Swampscott DAV Chapter 64 supports Salem 400+’s commitment to Commemoration and Recognition by honoring Salem’s local veterans whose service is part of the region’s lived history. Many Vietnam veterans built their lives in Salem before and after their military service. Their experiences reflect the city’s long relationship with national service\, sacrifice\, and civic responsibility. By publicly acknowledging Vietnam veterans in a community setting\, the breakfast contributes to a more complete and inclusive understanding of Salem’s past and present. \nThe breakfast aligns with Salem 400+’s goal of Community and Civic Engagement by creating a space where Salem’s residents\, veterans\, local leaders\, and elected officials come together around shared responsibility and respect. It encourages participation across generations and backgrounds and reinforces the idea that civic life includes honoring service and listening to those who have served. The event is intentionally accessible. It reflects the tradition of community gatherings that strengthen connection\, foster dialogue\, and affirm the ongoing commitment to those who have contributed to its civic life. \nRegistration is required\, please register here. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/lynn-swampscott-dav-chapter-64-annual-vietnam-veterans-breakfast-and-ceremony/ LOCATION:Swampscott Senior Center\, 200R Essex Street\, Swampscott\, MA\, 01907\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Disabled American Vetrans":MAILTO:e_f_gilmore_dav_chapter64@yahoo.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260210T170225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170225Z UID:10020908-1774166400-1774198800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Historia de las Mujeres DESCRIPTION:Marzo es el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer\, y para celebrarlo ofrecemos nuestro Tour Historia de las Mujeres. Desde las mujeres indígenas que trabajaban en estas tierras hasta la fundadora de nuestra organización\, las mujeres siempre han formado parte de la historia de la mansión Turner-Ingersoll\, pero no siempre se les ha dado el reconocimiento que merecen. La Casa de los Siete Tejados ha creado un Tour de la Historia de las Mujeres para centrarse en profundidad en las muchas mujeres que han vivido y trabajado en la mansión. Es necesario registravse. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/historia-de-las-mujeres/2026-03-22/ LOCATION:House of Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20251219T161421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T161421Z UID:10000052-1774104300-1774108800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Women's History Tour DESCRIPTION:March is Women’s History Month\, and to celebrate we are offering our Women’s History Tour! For over 400 years\, from the Indigenous women who worked the land to our organization’s founder\, women have always been a part of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion’s history\, but not always given the spotlight they deserve. The House of the Seven Gables has created a Women’s History Tour to focus\, in-depth\, on the many women who have lived and labored in the Mansion. \nThis tour focuses on the untold stories of the women who have lived and labored in The House of the Seven Gables. Until a few years ago\, these stories were largely untold and we are making a concerted effort to share them with the public to highlight the diverse historical stories of Salem. \nPlease be sure to arrive 10 minutes prior to start time to check in. Registration is required. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/womens-history-tour/2026-03-21/ 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/CEmmerson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260313T160651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T160651Z UID:10020946-1774098000-1774105200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Community Baby Shower DESCRIPTION:Please Join Us for a Community Baby Shower! \nFree newborn essentials while supplies last! \nRaffle prizes drawn at 2:30pm! \nFamily Friendly Activities! \nInformation about local children’s resources! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/community-baby-shower/ LOCATION:Saltonstall School\, 211 Lafayette Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T130000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20251110T201724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T201724Z UID:10000030-1774087200-1774098000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Book Swap DESCRIPTION:Come to the beloved Salem Book Swap! More information coming soon! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/book-swap/2026-03-21/ 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/Book-Swap.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260305T231355Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T231355Z UID:10020942-1773858600-1773862200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:"Colonial Cures for Scurvy" Lecture DESCRIPTION:Scurvy —a debilitating disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C\, was a scourge among sailors\, with hundreds of thousands perishing during the colonial period\, and during the American Revolutionary War it became a critical strategic factor that severely weakened the British Royal Navy and affected the health of the Continental Army. The efforts to improve healthy conditions on-board sailing vessels were vital for Salem’s maritime success. \nBefore the concept of vitamin deficiency was known to the world\, physicians struggled to find what caused the disease. That did not stop them from developing both herbal and chemical treatments with mixed results. The story of finding a true cure spans the centuries\, from ancient references to sailors’ superstitions to the birth of “clinical trials” in the 18th century.\nJoin Dan Marshall as he dives into both European and American colonial sources that shed light on the effects of scurvy on the body and the many colonial cures recorded for posterity. Afterwards\, he will demonstrate the tools and techniques of turning simple ingredients into medicine in the 17th & 18th centuries. \nDan Marshall is a museum professional who has shared his love of history with the public for over 25 years. He has created and presented countless hands-on public history events\, school tour programs\, and lectures on a wide range of historical topics. With experience at Colonial Williamsburg\, The House of the Seven Gables\, Lexington Historical Society\, and the City of Salem\, Dan is currently serving as Vice President of the Salem Historical Society. \nThis program is presented in partnership with the National Park Service and Essex Heritage as part of a series; Conflict & Community: Salem\, Essex County\, and the American Revolution. As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence\, this dynamic series brings together diverse voices and experts to examine the Revolution through its many perspectives\, lived experiences\, and lasting legacies. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/colonial-cures-for-scurvy-lecture/ LOCATION:National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Scurvy.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Maritime National Historical Park":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260129T194838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T194838Z UID:10000064-1773838800-1773842400@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/2026-03-18/ LOCATION:House of Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T180000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260305T231745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T231745Z UID:10020943-1773828000-1773856800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Citizen Salem Open Call for Interviews DESCRIPTION:On Wednesday\, March 18th\, from 10A to 6P\, Citizen Salem will be holding an open call for interviews at Georgia’s Little Salem Shop on Front Street. If you would like to participate in Citizen Salem and see yourself enshrined both on the internet and in the hallowed halls of Old Town Hall in July of this year as part of the Salem 400+ celebrations\, stop in! \nThe door of Georgia’s Little Salem Shop at 12 Front Street will be open to drop-ins from 10AM to 6PM.\nCitizen Salem is open to all current residents of Salem. \nOpen call interviews are first-come\, first-served. (Some interviews have been scheduled prior.)\nInterviews are conducted on video\, and a portrait photograph taken after.\nThe interview and photo process should take no more than 30-45 minutes per person.\nThe interview consists of three easy questions. \nCitizen Salem is a multi-media documentary project created to introduce Salem residents to their neighbors through interviews\, photographs and video. \nYou may find examples of previous interviews at the Citizen Salem website: www.citizensalem.com URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/citizen-salem-open-call-for-interviews/ LOCATION:Georgia’s Little Salem Shop\, 12 Front Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260210T170225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170225Z UID:10020907-1773561600-1773594000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Historia de las Mujeres DESCRIPTION:Marzo es el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer\, y para celebrarlo ofrecemos nuestro Tour Historia de las Mujeres. Desde las mujeres indígenas que trabajaban en estas tierras hasta la fundadora de nuestra organización\, las mujeres siempre han formado parte de la historia de la mansión Turner-Ingersoll\, pero no siempre se les ha dado el reconocimiento que merecen. La Casa de los Siete Tejados ha creado un Tour de la Historia de las Mujeres para centrarse en profundidad en las muchas mujeres que han vivido y trabajado en la mansión. Es necesario registravse. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/historia-de-las-mujeres/2026-03-15/ LOCATION:House of Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20251219T161421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T161421Z UID:10000051-1773499500-1773504000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Women's History Tour DESCRIPTION:March is Women’s History Month\, and to celebrate we are offering our Women’s History Tour! For over 400 years\, from the Indigenous women who worked the land to our organization’s founder\, women have always been a part of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion’s history\, but not always given the spotlight they deserve. The House of the Seven Gables has created a Women’s History Tour to focus\, in-depth\, on the many women who have lived and labored in the Mansion. \nThis tour focuses on the untold stories of the women who have lived and labored in The House of the Seven Gables. Until a few years ago\, these stories were largely untold and we are making a concerted effort to share them with the public to highlight the diverse historical stories of Salem. \nPlease be sure to arrive 10 minutes prior to start time to check in. Registration is required. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/womens-history-tour/2026-03-14/ 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/CEmmerson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T200000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260220T150535Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T150535Z UID:10020931-1773342000-1773345600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Sumatra's Maritime History: Before and After the Salem Pepper Trade DESCRIPTION:Join professor Michael Feener for a lecture presenting some broad context for understanding the brief\, but impactful\, period in which merchant seafarers from the early American Republic traded with the Sumatran province of Aceh. The establishment of that trade in the expanding pepper-producing region of Aceh’s west coast will be situated within a long history of commercial and cultural circulations that stretch back to medieval networks of Buddhist and Muslim merchants with connections across both the Indian Ocean and the South China Sea. \nToday with growing interest in both Salem and Aceh of their early 19th-century connections it is more important than ever to be able to place that specific period of history within long-term perspectives and cross-cultural contexts of maritime trade.\nR. Michael Feener is a Professor at the Kyoto University Center for Southeast Asian Studies and an Associate Member of the History Faculty at the University of Oxford. He is also a Senior Associate of the Centre for Indonesian Law\, Islam and Society at the Melbourne Law School\, a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for the Max Planck Institute for Social Anthropology\, and Director of the Maritime Asia Heritage Survey (MAHS). In the last of these positions\, he leads full-time field teams working simultaneously in some of the most remote and understudied areas of the Maldives\, Indonesia\, and Thailand to digitally document archaeological and historic sites\, and coordinates the processing and publication of that data by the MAHS Lab in Kyoto for the project’s open-access online archive. \nThis is a free event\, co-hosted by Hamilton Hall and Pickering House. Donations to the upkeep of our historic buildings are always appreciated. Registration is required\, register here! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/sumatras-maritime-history-before-and-after-the-salem-pepper-trade/ LOCATION:Hamilton Hall\, 9 Chestnut Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lecture.png ORGANIZER;CN="Hamilton Hall":MAILTO:info@hamiltonhall.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260304T204346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T205118Z UID:10020938-1772974800-1772982000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Crucible DESCRIPTION:Register here! \nJoin us for a film screening of a classic work inspired by Salem’s history. \nIn this 1996 blockbuster starring Winona Ryder and Daniel Day-Lewis and set in 1692\, a Salem resident attempts to frame her ex-lover’s wife as a witch during the Salem Witch Trials. The movie is adapted from Arthur Miller’s play by the same name. \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 and may not be suitable for children. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/film-screening-the-crucible/ 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_TheCrucible_1600_SplitHero-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260210T170225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170225Z UID:10020906-1772956800-1772989200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Historia de las Mujeres DESCRIPTION:Marzo es el Mes de la Historia de la Mujer\, y para celebrarlo ofrecemos nuestro Tour Historia de las Mujeres. Desde las mujeres indígenas que trabajaban en estas tierras hasta la fundadora de nuestra organización\, las mujeres siempre han formado parte de la historia de la mansión Turner-Ingersoll\, pero no siempre se les ha dado el reconocimiento que merecen. La Casa de los Siete Tejados ha creado un Tour de la Historia de las Mujeres para centrarse en profundidad en las muchas mujeres que han vivido y trabajado en la mansión. Es necesario registravse. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/historia-de-las-mujeres/2026-03-08/ LOCATION:House of Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T144500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20251219T161421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T161421Z UID:10000050-1772894700-1772899200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Women's History Tour DESCRIPTION:March is Women’s History Month\, and to celebrate we are offering our Women’s History Tour! For over 400 years\, from the Indigenous women who worked the land to our organization’s founder\, women have always been a part of the Turner-Ingersoll Mansion’s history\, but not always given the spotlight they deserve. The House of the Seven Gables has created a Women’s History Tour to focus\, in-depth\, on the many women who have lived and labored in the Mansion. \nThis tour focuses on the untold stories of the women who have lived and labored in The House of the Seven Gables. Until a few years ago\, these stories were largely untold and we are making a concerted effort to share them with the public to highlight the diverse historical stories of Salem. \nPlease be sure to arrive 10 minutes prior to start time to check in. Registration is required. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/womens-history-tour/2026-03-07/ 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/CEmmerson.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T193000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260226T205908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T205908Z UID:10020935-1772562600-1772566200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem 400+ Sculpture Project Semi-Finalist Presentation DESCRIPTION:Join us Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026 at 6:30pm and weigh in on how the Salem commemorates our 400+ with Public Art! \nSalem Public Art Commission invites all Salem community members to join its upcoming meeting on Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026 at 6:30pm via Zoom webinar.\nClick here to join! (Meeting ID: 894 7194 6935 Password: SalemArts) \nThis meeting will feature design concept presentations by the 5 semi-finalist artists selected for the Salem 400+ Sculpture Project\, followed by a community Q & A.\nThis will be a unique opportunity for the community to hear form the artists directly and ask questions about their proposed ideas. \nUnable to join the meeting but still want to give your thoughts?\nAll artist proposal materials are now available online for public comment here: https://publicinput.com/400sculptureproject\nPublic input will close at 8am on Monday\, March 9th. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-400-sculpture-project-semi-finalist-presentation/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89471946935?pwd=CfCp6YiLQoonFwomQYyWznNEmcTczU.1#success ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T123000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260225T175604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T175604Z UID:10020934-1772452800-1772454600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Irish Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Please join the City of Salem for the Irish-American Heritage Month flag raising ceremony on Monday\, March 2\, 2026 at 12:00pm noon\, at Riley Plaza in Salem (located at the intersection of Washington and Margin Streets).\nAll are welcome! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/irish-flag-raising/ LOCATION:Riley Plaza\, 1-21 Margin St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/IHFR.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260220T151323Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T151330Z UID:10020932-1772373600-1772380800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:PEM Presents: Sons of Old Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rollicking adventure at sea with the Sons of Town Hall\, the transatlantic folk duo of songwriters David Berkeley and Ben Parker. Performing as their 19th-century alter egos Josiah Chester Jones and George Ulysses Brown\, these two multitalented musicians conjure a captivating world of song and theater. Their album Of Ghosts and Gods debuts on March 6. \nPEM Presents is made possible by The Joseph and Robert Cornell Memorial Foundation and the Lowell Institute.\nIncluded with admission. Preregistration encouraged. 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. \nThe Sons of Town Hall’s performance brings us back to Salem’s maritime heyday\, when local sea captains and traders were venturing across the globe. In 1799\, a group of Salem mariners formed the East India Marine Society with the goals of assisting “the widows and children of deceased members\,” gathering “knowledge of navigation and trade to the East Indies” and\, above all\, forming “a Museum of natural and artificial curiosities.” Descended from this society\, PEM continues the founders’ civic-mindedness and belief in museums as sites of learning and inspiration for all. On March 14\, the museum will reflect upon this global story that has made Salem such a distinctive city as we reopen East India Marine Hall\, the museum’s first dedicated exhibition space. Visitors will have a chance to explore several hundred fascinating objects inside the historic hall\, representing a sampling of the many collections that were displayed in the museum during its earliest years. This installation gives voice to early collectors\, trading partners and museum visitors about these objects\, and features the voices and perspectives of contemporary cultural experts from around the globe. \nAbout the Artists: Sons of Town Hall\nThe Sons of Town Hall are creating an entirely new performance genre. Part live concept album\, part performance art\, they conjure their timeless mythic universe under the aliases Josiah Chester Jones and George Ulysses Brown\, 19th-century vagabonds who travel the world in a hand-built boat to escape their troubled pasts and search for adventure and love. Designed as a live companion experience to their gorgeous radio-theater podcast Madmen Cross The Water\, the Sons weave their wild and hilarious stories between their heartbreaking and rousing songs\, taking audiences on a deeply imaginative trip every show. Visit their website or follow them on YouTube. \nPreRegistration is encouraged! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/pem-presents-sons-of-old-town-hall/ LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, 161 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/1-SOTH-Boathouse_Sjoske-Buursink_3600px-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260225T172703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T172703Z UID:10020933-1772208000-1772211600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Domenican Independance Day Flag Raising Ceremony DESCRIPTION:Please join the City of Salem for the Dominican Republic Independence Day flag raising ceremony on Friday\, February 27\, 2026 at 4:00pm\, at Lafayette Park in Salem (located at the intersection of Harbor\, Lafayette and Washington Streets). All are welcome! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/domenican-independance-day-flag-raising-ceremony/ LOCATION:Lafayette Park\, 124 Lafayette Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/DRIDFR.png ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260209T200431Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T200755Z UID:10020904-1771765200-1771776000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:North Shore AAPI Coalition Lunar New Year 2026 Celebration DESCRIPTION:All are invited to our 2026 Lunar New Years Celebration! It will be at the NSCDC building at 96 Lafayette Street\, 2nd floor. Elevator in the back if needed. \nThis family-friendly event will feature musical performances\, craft activities for all ages\, and light refreshments. Join neighbors\, friends\, and community members as we come together to welcome the Year of the Fire Horse. \nThis event is free and all are welcome\, though we ask you to register on Eventbrite so we have a better idea of how many people will attend. We look forward to ringing in the new year with you — full of hope\, good fortune\, and community spirit!! \nPlease register for free admission to help us better plan for food/beverage. No registration is necessary to attend. Register here! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/north-shore-aapi-coalition-lunar-new-year-2026-celebration/ LOCATION:North Shore CDC\, 96 Lafayette Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NS-AAPI-Lunar-New-Year-2026-Flyer_EN_QR-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="AAPI":MAILTO:northshoreaapi@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20251204T140907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T140907Z UID:10000038-1771678800-1771693200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Lunar New Year 2026: Year of the Horse DESCRIPTION:Welcome the Year of the Horse with a vibrant festival heralding new beginnings and the coming of spring! Enjoy a scavenger hunt\, art making and tours of Yin Yu Tang.\nLunar New Year is celebrated in many Asian countries\, including China\, Vietnam\, Korea\, Singapore and Malaysia. While some traditions are shared across countries\, others are unique to one region\, community or national cultural identity. Our programming this year focuses on Chinese cultural traditions. \n1–5 pm | Museum open for general admission (always free for Salem residents!)\nDrop-In Art Making: Decorating Red Envelopes \n1–4 pm | Groups Hub (Ground Level)\nDecorate your own red envelope\, a symbol of luck and prosperity in Chinese culture. Suitable for all ages.\nZodiac Quest \n1–5 pm | Ground Level\, Level 2 and Level 3\nExplore all three levels of the museum on the hunt for dragons and snakes! Claim your prize in the Garden Atrium. Suitable for all ages.\nMeet & Greet | Gund Kwok: Asian Women’s Lion and Dragon Dance Troupe \n2–3 pm | Main Atrium the Garden Atrium (Ground Level)\nGet an up-close look at the stunning lion and dragon dance costumes and meet members of Gund Kwok\, the first all-Asian women’s Lion and Dragon Dance troupe in the U.S. Please note that this is a meet and greet\, not a performance.\nFind the lion and dragon dancers in the Garden Atrium (Ground Level) and the Main Atrium (Ground Level). Visit the Information desk to pick up a map or for help finding these locations. \nSelf-Guided Tours | Yin Yu Tang: A Chinese Home\n1:15–4:15 pm; Every 30 minutes (Ground level)\nReservations required. Limited same-day tickets available at the Information desk beginning at 1 pm.\nYin Yu Tang — translated as “Hall of Plentiful Shelter” — was home to the Huang family for nearly two hundred years. For over 20 years\, Yin Yu Tang has been a gateway into understanding the art and culture of generations of families living and working in rural Southeastern China.\nYin Yu Tang is currently undergoing work to preserve its roof tiles and masonry walls. During your visit\, scaffolding may be present and work may be actively underway. Thank you in advance for your understanding. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/lunar-new-year-2026-year-of-the-horse/ LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, 161 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ev_LunarNewYear2026_1600_SplitHero.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T140000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260129T194838Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T194838Z UID:10000063-1771419600-1771423200@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/2026-02-18/ LOCATION:House of Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20250314T123647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T154625Z UID:10000016-1771070400-1771084800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Fortune Teller Crafts at the Witch House DESCRIPTION:Join us at the Witch House for a Fortune Teller Valentine craft. Free admission to the museum which will include examples of historic valentines and love charm superstitions. \nMore information here! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/fortune-teller-crafts-at-the-witch-house/ LOCATION:The Witch House\, 310 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20251218T134506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T133940Z UID:10000049-1770555600-1770562800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem So Sweet Valentine Making & Scavenger Hunt DESCRIPTION:Did you know that America’s oldest commercial candy was created and sold right here in Salem? Come to a wonderful\, fun family event co-sponsored by The House of the Seven Gables and the City of Salem’s Park\, Recreation and Community Services Department. Come learn about the sweet connection between candy\, Salem and the House of Seven Gables! \nAll children must be accompanied by an adult. \nDate: Sunday\, February 8\, 2026\nTime: 1:00-3:00 P.M.\nPlace: The House of the Seven Gables \nOur Valentine event will include:\n* An outdoor scavenger hunt featuring chocolate facts and historical facts about The House of the Seven Gables. As this will be outdoors\, please dress accordingly.\n* Free ground passes to the historic site.\n* A Valentine’s workshop with local artist in The Gables’ Visitor Center. Come make a valentine card for someone special. Please note that the workshop will be held from 1:00-2:30pm.\n* Hot chocolate and cookies will be served. \nIn celebration of Salem’s 400+\, we will have pre-cut hearts available and ask participants to write something that they love about Salem on the heart. We are hoping to get 400 hearts filled up that will help us create a display celebrating Salem’s quadricentennial. \nThis is a free event; however\, pre-registration is encouraged in order to have enough supplies. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-so-sweet-valentine-making-scavenger-hunt/ LOCATION:House of Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20251110T200654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T161135Z UID:10000027-1770454800-1770465600@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/2026-02-07/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20260206 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260209 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260115T143319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T140057Z UID:10000057-1770336000-1770595199@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem's So Sweet DESCRIPTION:Salem Main Streets and the Salem Chamber of Commerce invite you to come enjoy the annual Salem’s So Sweet Chocolate & Ice Sculpture Festival – a decadent tradition of delectable chocolate\, sparkling ice sculptures\, and Valentine’s Day shopping! Now in its 24th year\, the festival’s signature elements include a Friday night kickoff party\, 25 ice sculptures scattered throughout downtown\, two nights of illuminated sculptures\, a “Chocolate Hearts” game with prizes\, live music\, and sweet specials and promotions at local shops and restaurants throughout the city. \nFor Salem’s special 400th year\, the festival will also be commemorating and celebrating the anniversary of the first long-distance telephone call (made right here in Salem!) with special activities\, including a phone booth for recording your Salem love story and a large-scale game of “Telephone”. \nPlease note\, the ice sculptures last as long as the weather allows. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salems-so-sweet/ LOCATION:Downtown Salem ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Salems-So-Sweet-Ice-Sculptures-by-John-ANdrews_0078-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Main Streets":MAILTO:kylie@salemmainstreets.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20260129T184041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T184114Z UID:10000062-1770132600-1770138000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:City of Salem Black History Month Celebration DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Salem to Celebrate the kickoff of Black History Month! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/city-of-salem-black-history-month-celebration/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/BHM-Weekend-Flyer-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T173000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20250610T185455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T140750Z UID:10000021-1769961600-1769967000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem's Centuries DESCRIPTION:This event has been rescheduled due to weather. The event is sold out! \nJoin Salem State University’s history professors Donna Seger and Brad Austin for a fascinating talk about their brand- new book\, “Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City.” Drs. Seger and Austin will discuss some of their favorite stories from Salem’s 400+ years of history and share what it was like researching and writing about the city they love. This event is free to the public\, with the option of purchasing the book from Salem’s own Wicked Good Books. \nRegistration is required for this event\, once registration opens it will be here. Registration is NOT currently open. Please check back soon to register! \n  URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salems-centuries/ LOCATION:Hamilton Hall\, 9 Chestnut Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T211153 CREATED:20251211T143706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T143706Z UID:10000039-1768140000-1768147200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:PEM Reads: Poet in High Street Park DESCRIPTION:Join the PEM Reads community for a live book launch! Hear Salem’s first-ever poet laureate J.D. Scrimgeour read from his new work Poet in High Street Park: Prose & Poetry for Modern Salem. \nDavid Snider\, PEM’s Director of Learning & Community Engagement\, will host an author talk with Scrimgeour followed by a light reception and book signing. \nPoet in High Street Park: Prose & Poetry for Modern Salem is a love song to Salem by a writer who has grounded himself in the everyday realities of living in the city for the past 30 years\, from playgrounds to classrooms to ballfields. It is testimony that\, Halloween hoopla aside\, people live here. Finding the universal in the local\, this book asks who we are\, and who we want to be. \nPEM Reads celebrates the art of literature and the creative act of writing through a year-round series of collaborative book club readings and author events\, both in person and online. By gathering to read and discuss world-class literature and meet authors\, PEM Reads seeks to deepen our sense of community and celebrate great storytelling. We hope you’ll join us! \nEvent in person at Morse Auditorum\, included with the price of admission. The PEM is always free for Salem residents. \nRegistration is encouraged. Register here! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/pem-reads-poet-in-high-street-park/ LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, 161 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Ev_PoetinHighStreetPark_1600_SplitHero.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR