Join us when the free Swap ‘N’ Drop returns to Salem Common! This is a fun, free opportunity to swap or donate usable clothing and household items, keeping them out of the waste stream. RAIN DATE: June 13 - Please see this page for updates closer to the date SWAP or simply DROP OFF: *...
Join us on the Salem Common to watch Beep Baseball from Adaptive Sports New England! Beep baseball is an adapted version of traditional baseball, where the ball emits a beeping sound and the bases buzz, allowing players to locate them using sound. It's a thrilling way to stay active, build confidence and develop new skills...
“You can tell a lot about a community by the way they treat their dead.” On the morning of June 10th, 1692, one woman met the hangman’s noose. It was the point of no return in the Salem Witchcraft Hysteria. Her name was Bridget Bishop. Previously accused in 1680, she was the only victim not...
Space is limited, reserve your spot! The Salem witchcraft trials are the subject of much popular interest, but its history is a victim of many myths, misconceptions, and total fiction. Historian Margo Burns will tease them apart, from ergot to land-grabs, and many more. Margo Burns is the 10th-generation great-granddaughter of Rebecca Nurse, who was...
Opening Day of Food at 400+ June 11th Food at 400+ will explore Salem’s history through the lens of food, fishing, farming, spice trades, as well as culinary, hospitality, and related aspects, in creative and experiential ways. This family-friendly event, presented by Salem Food Tours, will also share current and future challenges related to food...
Join Dr. Emily Murphy as she discusses Essex County’s Revolutionary War at Sea We all learn about the land battles that began the American Revolution but less is known about the merchants and mariners who risked their livelihoods and lives to take the battle to the British on the high seas. This lecture will explore...
Join us for a Track Meet and fun for all ages! While you do have to pay to participate in the Track, it is free to come support the cause!
From ancient trade routes to forced migration, herbs and spices have carried cultural traditions, agricultural knowledge, and family recipes across continents and generations. Come explore how communities preserved and adapted their culinary heritage through seeds, flavors, and cooking practices, while examining how access, affordability, and sourcing continue to shape the foods we prepare today. Make...
Join us in raising the Juneteenth flag!
Join us for the opening reception of Salem State University's exhibit Mapping a Century of Salem! Please Register here! Salem State University presents Mapping a Century of Salem, 1926 – 2026, from June 18 to mid-September at Old Town Hall in downtown Salem. Developed as part of Salem’s quadricentennial celebration, this free, public history exhibit...
"Settlement work thrived in the early days of the 20th century, with nearly 500 Settlements providing service nationally at the movement's peak. The history of large movements such as these can often overlook the details of the dedicated individuals who led them. In honor of Pride Month, The Gables is hosting a virtual panel featuring...
Join the City of Salem in celebrating Juneteenth! Charlotte Forten Park Salem’s Juneteenth Jam Festival III will take place on Friday, June 19th at 11:30am, at Charlotte Forten Park at 289 Derby Street. The keynote will be delivered by History Alive’s Sarah Parker Remond. “This year we are honoring Sarah Parker Remond on the anniversary...