BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Salem 400 - ECPv6.17.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260816T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T150000 DTSTAMP:20260210T170828Z CREATED:20260210T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170828Z UID:10020923-1786878000-1786892400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Hands on History DESCRIPTION: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.. \nHands-on History is included with your purchase of a Mansion Tour Package or Grounds Pass. We hope to see you soon for some hands-on fun! \nEntrance to the House of Seven Gables is Free for Salem residents; please require proof of residency. \nPlease note: Hands-on History is an activity to complete during your visit\, not a day camp. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. \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/hands-on-history/2026-08-16/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260816T180000 DTSTAMP:20260804T122127Z CREATED:20260721T141246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T122127Z UID:10021030-1786896000-1786903200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Charlotte Forten Park Latin Dance Drop In DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/charlotte-forten-park-latin-dance-drop-in/2026-08-16/ LOCATION:Charlotte Forten Park\, 289 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-21-100907.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T200000 DTSTAMP:20260813T121956Z CREATED:20260813T121956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T121956Z UID:10021038-1787155200-1787169600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem Public Schools Back to School Fair DESCRIPTION:Vendors and community organizations will display at the rear of the Collins Middle School (see attached map linked and below\, highlighted in red).\nFree transportation will be available to families who need it in and around the City of Salem (view map of bus stops).\nParking (see map below\, highlighted in orange) is available at Collins Middle School\, Broad Street Playground\, and Jackson Street lots\, with overflow parking at the Salem Hospital satellite lot located on the Powder House Lane entrance to the school.\nBackpacks will be provided to each student attending the Fair. For those unable to attend\, students and families can retrieve their backpacks at the Family Welcome Center\, located on the first floor of the Collins Middle School.\nThe deadline to host a table or to register as a volunteer is Friday\, Aug. 14. | REGISTER NOW\n\nFor more information\, contact the Family Welcome Center at welcomecenter@salemk12.org. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-public-schools-back-to-school-fair/ LOCATION:Collins Middle School\, 29 Highland Avenue\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260820T190000 DTSTAMP:20260812T190351Z CREATED:20260812T190351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T190351Z UID:10021037-1787248800-1787252400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Who Will Be Salem's Next Poet Laureate? Meet the Finalists on August 20 for Public Reading DESCRIPTION:Mayor Dominick Pangallo and Salem Public Library Director Tara Mansfield invite the community to the Poet Laureate Finalist Readings on Thursday\, August 20th\, starting at 6:00 PM at Charlotte Forten Park\, located at 289 Derby Street\, Salem MA 01970. \nAfter a thorough review of 6 applications\, the Poet Laureate Selection Committee has narrowed down the field to three exceptional local poets: M.P. Carver (She/Hers)\, Jo Faeyln Bova (They/Them)\, and D. Shine (They/Them). \n“We are proud to present these talented poets\, who each bring a unique voice and perspective\,” Mayor Pangallo remarked\, “I am grateful to the dedicated selection committee of city staff and volunteers who have put in so much thought and hard work to begin this program.  I encourage all community members to attend this exciting poetry reading.” \nEach finalist will read selections from their work for 15 minutes\, followed by an open Q&A where members of the public are invited to ask our finalists questions. Free light refreshments and snacks will be provided. Funding is made possible thanks to the contribution from the Salem Redevelopment Authority. \nM.P. Carver (She/Her) is a poet and visual artist from Salem\, MA. She is Director of the Massachusetts Poetry Festival\, miCrO-Founder of Molecule: a tiny lit mag\, and teaches at Salem State University.  She has received funding or fellowships from the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, the Essex Community Foundation\, the T.S. Eliot Foundation\, and Disquiet International. In 2022 her poem “You & God & I” was awarded the New England Poetry Club’s E.E. Cummings Prize. Her chapter book\, Selachipmorpha\, was published by Incessant Pipe in 2015\, and a recent chapbook from Lily Poetry Review Books\, Hard Up\, is available now. More at mpcarver.com \nJo Faelyn Bova (They/Them) is a queer nonbinary faerie\, writer\, artist\, local cryptid\, community organizer\, activist\, model\, higher education professional\, drag performer\, overall siren\, and lover of willow trees from Salem\, Massachusetts.  They earned a BA in Creative Writing from Salem State University (Summa Cum Laude) where they received the Creativity Award in Creative Writing and the Silver Key Award. They are the founder of Salem Literary Coven\, a costumed poetry performance group\, that has performed at the 2025 and 2026 Salem Arts Festivals seeking to mix whimsical energy with classic poetry readings. More than anything\, jo wants to continue fostering a strong arts community in Salem through their work\, believing that everyone is creative; you can find jo on Instagram @jofaelynbova or just spot them walking around a local art fair. \nD. Shine (They/Them) is a poet and social worker who was born and raised in Massachusetts. They have been writing poetry since they were introduced to the medium as a kid at a Shakespeare summer camp. In 2024\, they self-published “Nowhere Left Behind\,” a collection of over 50 poems written in the prior decade.  They host a recurring poetry night in Salem called “House of Poems” where local artists are invited to share their writing. They live in Salem with their wife and two cats\, and in their free time enjoy bicycling\, crossword puzzles\, and watching movies. \n  URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/who-will-be-salems-next-poet-laureate-meet-the-finalists-on-august-20-for-public-reading/ LOCATION:Charlotte Forten Park\, 289 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Document.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T120000 DTSTAMP:20260813T180028Z CREATED:20260813T140117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T180028Z UID:10021039-1787310000-1787313600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Ukrainian Independence Day Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Join city officials and members of the Ukrainian community as they raise flags to celebrate Ukrainian Independence Day. \nThe event will take place on August 21 at 11am at Riley Plaza at 1-21 Margin St\, Salem\, MA 01970. \nAll are welcome! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/ukrainian-independence-day-flag-raising/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Flag_of_Ukraine.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260821T163000 DTSTAMP:20260730T184344Z CREATED:20260730T184344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T184344Z UID:10021028-1787324400-1787329800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Art Making: Cardboard Salem DESCRIPTION:Walking through Salem can feel like you’re walking through history! Come celebrate Salem 400+ with us by helping recreate this extraordinary town using cardboard and mixed media. Add new characters to our ever-evolving street scene! \nRegular Drop-in Art Making is held in person Friday–Sunday and holiday Mondays in our Create Space studios. Friday art making is recommended for ages 10 and up\, while weekend and holiday activities are suitable for ages 4 and up. Activities are created and led by PEM art educators. \n  \nThe Peabody Essex Museum is free for Salem Residents\, must provide proof of residency\, this art activity is free with entry to the museum. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/drop-in-art-making-cardboard-salem/2026-08-21/ LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, 161 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T150000 DTSTAMP:20260210T170828Z CREATED:20260210T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170828Z UID:10020924-1787396400-1787410800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Hands on History DESCRIPTION: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.. \nHands-on History is included with your purchase of a Mansion Tour Package or Grounds Pass. We hope to see you soon for some hands-on fun! \nEntrance to the House of Seven Gables is Free for Salem residents; please require proof of residency. \nPlease note: Hands-on History is an activity to complete during your visit\, not a day camp. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/hands-on-history/2026-08-22/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260822T130000 DTSTAMP:20260813T135131Z CREATED:20260331T173713Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T135131Z UID:10020963-1787400000-1787403600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Indian Independence Day Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Join us in raising the Indian flag for Indian Independence Day! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/indian-independence-day-flag-raising/ LOCATION:City Hall Council Chambers\, 93 Washington Street\, SALEM\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Indian-Flag-Raising-2026.png ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260823 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260824 DTSTAMP:20251211T231955Z CREATED:20251211T231955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T231955Z UID:10000043-1787443200-1787529599@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Last day for Citizen Salem at Old Town Hall DESCRIPTION:More information coming soon! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/last-day-for-citizen-salem-at-old-town-hall/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T150000 DTSTAMP:20260210T170828Z CREATED:20260210T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170828Z UID:10020925-1787482800-1787497200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Hands on History DESCRIPTION: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.. \nHands-on History is included with your purchase of a Mansion Tour Package or Grounds Pass. We hope to see you soon for some hands-on fun! \nEntrance to the House of Seven Gables is Free for Salem residents; please require proof of residency. \nPlease note: Hands-on History is an activity to complete during your visit\, not a day camp. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/hands-on-history/2026-08-23/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000 DTSTAMP:20260821T000700Z CREATED:20260821T000700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T000700Z UID:10021044-1787767200-1787770800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Spill the Tea DESCRIPTION:Share your story and learn about how tea has influenced various cultures. This program aims to honor the community’s heritage and enriches the cultural landscape\, ensuring that it remains vibrant & inclusive for future generations. Enjoy tea from different countries and have fun! \nRegistration is required by August 23. Please email jvalatka@7gables.org to register! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/spill-the-tea/ LOCATION:St. Peter’s San Pedro Episcopal Church\, 24 St. Peter Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-Spill-the-Tea-Flyer-v2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260827T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260814T160222Z CREATED:20251211T232407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T160222Z UID:10000044-1787850000-1789671600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Afterimages: Retracing BIPOC History in the Old China Trade DESCRIPTION:Presented by the North Shore AAPI Coalition\, in recognition of Salem’s 400th anniversary \n  \nThis community history project began with a question: why do we have so little information today about BIPOC people in Salem’s past? The exhibition retraces BIPOC presence during the Old China Trade era (1784-1844)\, a time following the American Revolution when Salem rose to prominence as a wealthy port city with global ties. The fortunes built during these decades shaped much of the infrastructure we still live with today. \n  \nHighlighting the BIPOC communities and individuals within that era who were part of building Salem\, the exhibition also shows how and why they were left out of the story Salem tells about itself. Afterimages invites Salem’s communities to see themselves in the story of this city\, and to advocate for better historical representation in our public spaces. \n  \nThe exhibition features contemporary art work from BIPOC artists Alex Chiu\,  Elizabeth Solomon and Sarah Kanouse\, Kimberly Villafuerte Barzola\, Yamanda Wright\, and Yanna Marie Orcel in relation to the historical work\, and in many cases\, bridging past and present representation. \n  \nThe exhibition is made possible by the contributions of and advice from historians\, community institutions\, and community members\, and from funding from Mass Cultural’s Creative Experiences and Haymarket People’s Fund. \n  \nOpen Thursday\, August 27 from 5-8pm\, last day September 17th. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/lesser-known-stories-at-old-town-hall-opening-day/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/North-Shore-AAPI-Afterimages-social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260828T163000 DTSTAMP:20260730T184344Z CREATED:20260730T184344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T184344Z UID:10021029-1787929200-1787934600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Drop-In Art Making: Cardboard Salem DESCRIPTION:Walking through Salem can feel like you’re walking through history! Come celebrate Salem 400+ with us by helping recreate this extraordinary town using cardboard and mixed media. Add new characters to our ever-evolving street scene! \nRegular Drop-in Art Making is held in person Friday–Sunday and holiday Mondays in our Create Space studios. Friday art making is recommended for ages 10 and up\, while weekend and holiday activities are suitable for ages 4 and up. Activities are created and led by PEM art educators. \n  \nThe Peabody Essex Museum is free for Salem Residents\, must provide proof of residency\, this art activity is free with entry to the museum. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/drop-in-art-making-cardboard-salem/2026-08-28/ LOCATION:Peabody Essex Museum\, 161 Essex St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T150000 DTSTAMP:20260210T170828Z CREATED:20260210T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170828Z UID:10020926-1788001200-1788015600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Hands on History DESCRIPTION: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.. \nHands-on History is included with your purchase of a Mansion Tour Package or Grounds Pass. We hope to see you soon for some hands-on fun! \nEntrance to the House of Seven Gables is Free for Salem residents; please require proof of residency. \nPlease note: Hands-on History is an activity to complete during your visit\, not a day camp. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/hands-on-history/2026-08-29/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T150000 DTSTAMP:20260210T170828Z CREATED:20260210T170828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T170828Z UID:10020927-1788087600-1788102000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Hands on History DESCRIPTION: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.. \nHands-on History is included with your purchase of a Mansion Tour Package or Grounds Pass. We hope to see you soon for some hands-on fun! \nEntrance to the House of Seven Gables is Free for Salem residents; please require proof of residency. \nPlease note: Hands-on History is an activity to complete during your visit\, not a day camp. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/hands-on-history/2026-08-30/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T180000 DTSTAMP:20260804T122127Z CREATED:20260721T141246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T122127Z UID:10021031-1788105600-1788112800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Charlotte Forten Park Latin Dance Drop In DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/charlotte-forten-park-latin-dance-drop-in/2026-08-30/ LOCATION:Charlotte Forten Park\, 289 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-21-100907.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000 DTSTAMP:20260903T125633Z CREATED:20260325T181204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T125633Z UID:10020955-1788613200-1788624000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem 400+ Voices of Belonging DESCRIPTION:Join us on September 5\, 2026 at 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Palmer Cove Park!\n\n\nDo not miss this community celebration that honors the rich history\, vibrant culture\, and public art of the Point neighborhood!\n\nFree Food!\n\nBring your own seating\, whether that be a blanket\, or chairs! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-400-voices-of-belonging/ LOCATION:Palmer Cove Park\, Leavitt Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/English.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T180000 DTSTAMP:20260804T122127Z CREATED:20260721T141246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T122127Z UID:10021032-1788710400-1788717600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Charlotte Forten Park Latin Dance Drop In DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/charlotte-forten-park-latin-dance-drop-in/2026-09-06/ LOCATION:Charlotte Forten Park\, 289 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Screenshot-2026-07-21-100907.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T183000 DTSTAMP:20260902T135708Z CREATED:20260902T135708Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T135708Z UID:10021048-1788715800-1788719400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Rogar Conant at Naumkeag DESCRIPTION:Despite looming large over the Salem Common\, Roger Conant was the leader of the Salem colony for a very brief span of time and (to his chagrin) never got to name anything. Originally arriving at Plymouth\, Conant is deeply entrenched as a founder figure of Salem. Join Salem Historical Society Board Member Carl Schultz as he discusses the life of Roger Conant and why there is a statue of a tall-hatted salter outside the Salem Witch Museum. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/rogar-conant-at-naumkeag/ LOCATION:Pioneer Village\, 98 West Ave.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260912 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260914 DTSTAMP:20250407T153128Z CREATED:20250407T153128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T153128Z UID:10000018-1789171200-1789343999@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Parks Days DESCRIPTION:September 12-13 \nAll Parks in Salem! \nGather with your neighbors\, bring lawn games\, picnics\, musical instruments and enjoy one of Salem’s 52 parks. \nPlease make sure you leave your park in the same state you found it\, carry in carry out waste URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/parks-days/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260912T190000 DTSTAMP:20260903T130222Z CREATED:20260903T130222Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T130222Z UID:10021053-1789230600-1789239600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:The Longest Table DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/the-longest-table/ LOCATION:Salem Street\, Salem Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/788414394_1396386679377381_6397242218237470117_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T130000 DTSTAMP:20260331T173843Z CREATED:20260331T173843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T173843Z UID:10020964-1789473600-1789477200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Hispanic Heritage Month Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Join us in raising the flags of Hispanic Nations for Hispanic Heritage Month! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/hispanic-heritage-month-flag-raising/ 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:20260917T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260814T160437Z CREATED:20251211T232557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T160437Z UID:10000045-1789603200-1789671600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Afterimages: Retracing BIPOC History in the Old China Trade DESCRIPTION:Last Day to see Afterimages: Retracing BIPOC History in the Old China Trade \nPresented by the North Shore AAPI Coalition\, in recognition of Salem’s 400th anniversary \n  \nThis community history project began with a question: why do we have so little information today about BIPOC people in Salem’s past? The exhibition retraces BIPOC presence during the Old China Trade era (1784-1844)\, a time following the American Revolution when Salem rose to prominence as a wealthy port city with global ties. The fortunes built during these decades shaped much of the infrastructure we still live with today. \n  \nHighlighting the BIPOC communities and individuals within that era who were part of building Salem\, the exhibition also shows how and why they were left out of the story Salem tells about itself. Afterimages invites Salem’s communities to see themselves in the story of this city\, and to advocate for better historical representation in our public spaces. \n  \nThe exhibition features contemporary art work from BIPOC artists Alex Chiu\,  Elizabeth Solomon and Sarah Kanouse\, Kimberly Villafuerte Barzola\, Yamanda Wright\, and Yanna Marie Orcel in relation to the historical work\, and in many cases\, bridging past and present representation. \n  \nThe exhibition is made possible by the contributions of and advice from historians\, community institutions\, and community members\, and from funding from Mass Cultural’s Creative Experiences and Haymarket People’s Fund. \n  \nPresented by the North Shore AAPI Coalition\, in recognition of Salem’s 400th anniversary \n  \nThis community history project began with a question: why do we have so little information today about BIPOC people in Salem’s past? The exhibition retraces BIPOC presence during the Old China Trade era (1784-1844)\, a time following the American Revolution when Salem rose to prominence as a wealthy port city with global ties. The fortunes built during these decades shaped much of the infrastructure we still live with today. \n  \nHighlighting the BIPOC communities and individuals within that era who were part of building Salem\, the exhibition also shows how and why they were left out of the story Salem tells about itself. Afterimages invites Salem’s communities to see themselves in the story of this city\, and to advocate for better historical representation in our public spaces. \n  \nThe exhibition features contemporary art work from BIPOC artists Alex Chiu\,  Elizabeth Solomon and Sarah Kanouse\, Kimberly Villafuerte Barzola\, Yamanda Wright\, and Yanna Marie Orcel in relation to the historical work\, and in many cases\, bridging past and present representation. \n  \nThe exhibition is made possible by the contributions of and advice from historians\, community institutions\, and community members\, and from funding from Mass Cultural’s Creative Experiences and Haymarket People’s Fund. \n  URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/lesser-known-stories-at-old-town-hall-last-day/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/North-Shore-AAPI-Afterimages-social.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T134840Z CREATED:20260902T134840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T134840Z UID:10021047-1789669800-1789673400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:"Hannah in Context: What Really Happened\, and Why Did it Matter?" Lecture DESCRIPTION:Captain Michael Rutstein recounts the events leading to the battle between schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus\, Oct. 1775. \nJoin Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle between the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775. He will walk us step by step through the engagement and wrap up with the repercussions of this event and its impact on the course of the Revolution here on the North Shore. \nMichael Rutstein: After drafting and then reluctantly abandoning a business plan to create a replica of Hannah\, Rutstein commissioned local boatbuilder Harold Burnham to build a representation of the 1812 Salem privateer FAME in 2003. For 23 seasons\, FAME sailed out of Pickering Wharf in Salem to critical and popular acclaim. In April 2026\, FAME was sold to the Liberty Fleet of Tall Ships in Boston. \nRegister here! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/hannah-in-context-what-really-happened-and-why-did-it-matter-lecture/ 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/2026/09/F74A9191-E946-9FE8-8D609692EB9C22B3.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Maritime National Historical Park":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T140118Z CREATED:20260902T140118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T140118Z UID:10000031-1789812000-1789822800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Book Swap DESCRIPTION:Come to the beloved Salem Book Swap! \nZero Waste Salem Free Book Swap returns on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 from 10:00am-1:00pm! Horace Mann Laboratory School gym (79 Willson St\, entrance in rear of building). Swapping isn’t necessary — you may donate\, take away\, or both.\n\nWe accept ONLY books\, CDs\, DVDs\, records (all in original cases\, please)\, plus puzzles and greeting cards. We are also accepting bags (paper\, plastic\, grocery\, cloth) for swapping.\nAll items must be clean\, dry\, and mildew free.\n\nTO DONATE\, please drop off at Horace Mann Laboratory School gym (79 Willson St\, entrance in rear of building) on Friday\, September 18 from 4:00-7:00pm\, or Saturday\, September 19 from 9:00am-noon. Remaining items will be donated.\nPlease understand that our volunteers will have to sort through and trash anything except the accepted items. Please respect volunteers’ time and health and \n\nDO NOT bring magazines\, VHS\, old/mildewed/outdated books\, home CDs\, binders\, and cassette tapes.\n  URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/book-swap-2/ LOCATION:Horace Mann Laboratory School\, 79 Willson Street\, Salem\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Book-Swap.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T130000 DTSTAMP:20260902T150254Z CREATED:20260902T150254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T150254Z UID:10021052-1789815600-1789822800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Botanical Dyeing Workshop DESCRIPTION:A Traditional practice that has endured through the centuries\, plan dyeing is a fun and creative way to add color to your life! Join local herbalist Sheilagh Cruickshank at the Mack Park Farm and learn how to formulate vibrant\, natural pigments and create your own hand-dyed scarves. Space is limited\, so registration is required. \nRegister by emailing Kerry at kmurphy@salem.com. \nPlease wear clothes that you don’t mind getting stained — we will be working with plant dyes! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/botanical-dyeing-workshop/ LOCATION:Mack Park Farm\, 31 Grove Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T150000 DTSTAMP:20260902T140640Z CREATED:20260902T140640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T140640Z UID:10021049-1789912800-1789916400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:PEM Reads at SSU - Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices DESCRIPTION:Join Salem’s Poet Laureate J.D. Scrimgeour and PEM’s Director of Learning and Community Engagement David Snider for the official book launch of Pieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices. \nPieces of Salem: An Anthology of Salem Voices is like a stroll along a beach\, each step bringing a new\, fascinating discovery — a rock shaped like an ear\, a smoothed bit of sea glass\, the intricate patterns on a glossy shell. Edited by J.D. Scrimgeour\, the collection contains prose and poems from more than 130 citizens who live or work in Salem. Each contribution keeps to a 400-word limit\, a number chosen to commemorate the city’s quadricentennial. Taken together\, the pieces celebrate a famed city marked by ancient tragedy\, but brimming with vitality. \nA book signing will follow the program. \nThis book was commissioned and compiled as a part of Salem’s 400th anniversary. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/pem-reads-at-ssu-pieces-of-salem-an-anthology-of-salem-voices/ LOCATION:Sophia Gordon Center for Creative and Performing Arts\, 356 Lafayette Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/WhatsOn926_POSAnthology.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260920T210000 DTSTAMP:20260721T135900Z CREATED:20260721T135900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T135900Z UID:10021019-1789930800-1789938000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem: The Game Show! DESCRIPTION:Salem: The Game Show will be a live\, in-person\, interactive game show. Inspired by Vaudeville\, A Prairie Home Companion\, The Late Show with David Letterman and The Price Is Right\, the one-hour show will include music\, comedy\, and games where Salem locals will have the chance to win prizes contributed by local businesses. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-the-game-show-2/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/salem-game-show.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000 DTSTAMP:20260903T195320Z CREATED:20260903T194518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T195320Z UID:10021055-1790184600-1790188200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem 400+ Art Installation at Blaney Wharf DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Thursday\, September 24th at 5:30pm at 10 Blaney St\, Salem MA for the dedication of the installation of Traces of Arrival. This event marks a significant addition to Salem’s public art landscape and serves as a lasting tribute to the city’s past\, present\, and future as part of the Salem 400+ celebrations. \nThe selected work\, Traces of Arrival by artist Roark T. Congdon\, is a striking sculptural installation that draws inspiration from historic navigation charts and spatial systems used to understand Salem Harbor and its global maritime connections. The piece reinterprets these cartographic forms into a three-dimensional structure\, translating movement\, orientation\, and arrival into a geometric framework anchored within the harbor landscape. \nRooted in extensive historical research\, including sources such as Salem’s Centuries\, Salem Then and Now\, This Land Is Their Land\, and Maritime History of Massachusetts\, Traces of Arrival reflects the intersecting forces that have shaped Salem over time. Indigenous pathways\, colonial expansion\, and global trade routes are expressed through intersecting planes of weathering steel\, converging around a shared center. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-400-art-installation-at-blaney-wharf/ LOCATION:Salem Ferry Terminal\, 10 Blaney Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/IMG_1017-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260902T134215Z CREATED:20260902T134215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T134215Z UID:10021046-1790188200-1790191800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:"American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston\, 1800–1840\, and Its Legacy" Lecture DESCRIPTION:Judge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolution. \nLearn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution\, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine how disputes over cargo\, salvage\, and prize cases during the period tested and refined the young nation’s legal system. Judge Young will also discuss the pivotal role played by Judge John Davis in establishing practical precedents for handling these cases — precedents that would go on to influence the broader framework of American admiralty law. \nAbout the Speaker: \nThe Honorable William G. Young has served as a Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts since 1985\, following eight years on the Massachusetts Superior Court. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School\, he served as a U.S. Army officer before beginning his legal career as law clerk to Chief Justice Raymond S. Wilkins of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court. He later practiced law with Bingham\, Dana & Gould and served as Special Assistant Attorney General and Chief Counsel to Governor Francis W. Sargent. An acclaimed teacher of evidence and trial advocacy\, Judge Young has taught at Harvard\, Boston College\, and Boston University. He is also a prolific legal scholar and the author of several influential works on evidence\, trial practice\, and federal jurisprudence. \nRegister here! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/american-admiralty-law-in-salem-and-boston-1800-1840-and-its-legacy-lecture/ 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/2026/09/E03EC696-F6F8-20AE-D1BA15E24C2018AF-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Maritime National Historical Park":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR