Ergot at 50: “Moldy Bread” and the Salem Witchcraft Trials
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...
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Pickman House 45 Charter St., Salem, MA, United States
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Chicken Nugget’s Birthday Party and Park Cleanup
Palmer Cove Park Leavitt Street, Salem, MA, United StatesYou are invited to a very special 1st birthday party and park clean-up for Salem's favorite garbage truck - our beloved Chicken Nugget! Chicken Nugget's birthday wish is an especially...
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Old Salem in Ballad and Song with Bob and Jen Strom
House of Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United StatesBob 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...
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Leslie’s Retreat Memorial Dedication
Leslie's Retreat Memorial 8 North Street, Salem, MA, United StatesJoin 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...
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The 389th Anniversary of the First Muster
Salem Common N. Washington Square, Salem, MA, United StatesThe 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...
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Curator Talk – Salem as Muse: Collecting the Globe with George Schwartz
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesRegister here! In 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...
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Film Screening: Last Stand at Dodge
Peabody Essex Museum 161 Essex St., Salem, MA, United StatesLast 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...
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Salem Kicks Gas: A North Shore Electric Vehicle Expo
Salem High School 77 Wilson St., Salem, MA, United StatesWant to kick some gas? Do you want to make Salem's future greener? Come to Salem's 3rd annual Electric Vehicle Expo! See, ride, and drive plug-in hybrids and battery-electric vehicles....
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Chronicals and Crafts in the Cove
House of Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United StatesJoin 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’...
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Art in Lappin Park
Lappin Park 237 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United StatesGulu-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! This event will...
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Elephants & Sweet Treats a Silly Storytime of Salem Firsts
National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United StatesDid 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,...
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Pirates! The Battle For Derby Street
Derby Street Derby Street, Salem, MA, United StatesOn 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,...