BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Salem 400 - ECPv6.16.2//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:20260516T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20251110T200654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T161135Z UID:10000028-1778922000-1778932800@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. \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/repair-cafe/2026-05-16/ 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;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20250624T124109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T140346Z UID:10000023-1778925600-1778932800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:5th Annual Great Salem Cleanup! DESCRIPTION:This is our annual cleanup to celebrate Spring in Salem! \n  \nThis is a rain or shine event! \n  \nRegistration will be required. Check back soon to find registration information. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/5th-annual-great-salem-cleanup/ LOCATION:MA ORGANIZER;CN="Keep Salem Beautiful":MAILTO:keepsalembeautiful@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260511T154715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T154715Z UID:10020991-1778929200-1778947200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Women at War: Salem as the Home Front in 1776 DESCRIPTION:What was it like to be a woman in a world at war? How did Salem’s women live their daily lives in the months leading up to the Declaration of Independence? \nJoin SHS and the Ladies’ Association of Revolutionary America at the Pickering House to encounter a history that often slipped between the pages and is finally entering center stage. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/women-at-war-salem-as-the-home-front-in-1776/ LOCATION:Pickering House\, 18 Board Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18thcladies.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Historical Society":MAILTO:salemhistoricalsociety@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260511T152333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T135239Z UID:10020990-1779015600-1779026400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Vintage Baseball Game DESCRIPTION:Before batting helmets\, before dugouts\, before the designated hitter — there was base ball (two words\, as it was then written). Watching a match played under 1864 rules is less like attending a modern game and more like stepping into a photograph that suddenly comes to life. \nThe players take the field in period wool uniforms\, suspenders and all\, with no gloves — catching a ball barehanded was simply part of the game. Pitchers deliver the ball underhand in a smooth\, stiff-armed motion\, and the batter — called the “striker” — has considerable say in where he’d like the pitch thrown. \nCome step back in time and see baseball the way it was meant to be played! Right on the Salem Common the Providence Grays versus Dirigio Base Ball Club of Maine ! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/vintage-baseball/ LOCATION:Salem Common\, N. Washington Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/vintage-baseball.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260331T173320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T173320Z UID:10020961-1779102000-1779105600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Haitian Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Join us at City Hall Council Chambers as we raise the flag of Haiti to celebrate Haitian Flag Day! \nThe Program will include a speaking portion at City Hall Council Chambers and flag raising. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/haitian-flag-raising/ LOCATION:City Hall Council Chambers\, 93 Washington Street\, SALEM\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260319T154957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T162247Z UID:10020949-1779357600-1779361200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem Seniors in Service: Four Centuries of Activism DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 21st to hear about some of Salem’s key influencers through the ages with Salem’s very own historian\, writer and photographer\, Jim McAllister. Mr. McAllister will talk about older adults who left their mark on the community\, helping to make Salem what it is today. Two sessions will be held at the Community Life Center on Thursday\, May 21st. A morning presentation will be at 10:00 am and another at 6:30 pm. Preregistration is required for each session by calling Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 by May 14th. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Salem Council on Aging URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-seniors-in-service-four-centuries-of-activism/ LOCATION:Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center\, 401 Bridge St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260319T155340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T162338Z UID:10020950-1779388200-1779391800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem Seniors in Service: Four Centuries of Activism DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 21st to hear about some of Salem’s key influencers through the ages with Salem’s very own historian\, writer and photographer\, Jim McAllister. McAllister will talk about older adults who left their mark on the community helping to make Salem what it is today. Two sessions will be held at the Community Life Center on Thursday\, May 21st. A morning presentation will be at 10:00 am and another at 6:30 pm. Preregistration is required for each session by calling Rosanna Donahue at 978-744-0924 by May 14th. \nSponsored by the Friends of the Salem Council on Aging URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-seniors-in-service-four-centuries-of-activism-2/ LOCATION:Mayor Jean A. Levesque Community Life Center\, 401 Bridge St.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260408T142150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T131102Z UID:10020971-1779388200-1779391800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:"The Fisherman's Cause: Atlantic Commerce and Maritime Dimensions of the American Revolution" Lecture DESCRIPTION:As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence\, join us for Conflict & Community: Salem\, Essex County\, and the American Revolution — a dynamic series of programs exploring the American Revolution — its many perspectives\, lived experiences\, and lasting legacies. This series brings together a range of voices and experts to examine the Revolution from multiple angles. Programs will take a variety of formats including lectures\, panel discussions\, living history presentations\, and more.\nChristopher Magra\, Professor of History at the University of Tennessee\, will present “The Fisherman’s Cause: Atlantic Commerce and Maritime Dimensions of the American Revolution.” This lecture\, based on his 2007 book by the same name\, will explore the maritime roots of the Revolution. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/the-fishermans-cause-atlantic-commerce-and-maritime-dimensions-of-the-american-revolution-lecture/ LOCATION:National Park Service Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-08-102003.png ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Maritime National Historical Park":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260331T163245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T155512Z UID:10020960-1779447600-1779451200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month DESCRIPTION:Join us in raisng Flags of Asian and Pacific Island nations to celebrate AAPI Month! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/asian-american-and-pacific-islander-heritage-month/ LOCATION:Riley Plaza\, 1-21 Margin St\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CityofSalemAAPIflagrasing2023photosbyCreativeCollective-7390-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T120000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260305T134248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T134248Z UID:10020941-1779530400-1779537600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Curator Talk - Salem as Muse: Lucy Cleveland\, Author and Textile Artist DESCRIPTION: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 will explore a diverse range of subjects that connect to the unique history and character of Salem\, Massachusetts. \nCurator-at-Large Paula Richter will give a presentation centered on Lucy Cleveland: textile artist\, children’s book author\, 19th-century reformer and abolitionist. Born in Salem in 1780\, Cleveland traveled to China and Indonesia with her husband\, a sea captain\, and published more than a dozen books. One of her artworks is on display in Salem Stories. \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; preregistration encouraged. \nAbout our presenter: Paula Richter\nSince 2009\, Paula Richter has been responsible for curatorial research and support of the museum’s changing exhibition program\, related publications and core activities within the curatorial department. She has participated on exhibition teams for more than a dozen recent and upcoming exhibitions and numerous gallery installations and rotations\, including The Salem Witch Trials 1692. She previously worked for the Cape Ann Historical Association\, the Sargent House Museum and Landmark College. A graduate of the University of New Hampshire\, Richter writes and lectures on American textiles and fashion and New England art and decorative arts. She also leads PEM’s partnership with Handwork 2026\, presented by Craft in America. \nThis curator talk will be in Morse Auditorium from 10:00 am – noon.\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; preregistration encouraged. \nRegister Here! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/curator-talk-salem-as-muse-lucy-cleveland-author-and-textile-artist/ 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_SalemasMuseLucy_1600_SplitHero.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Peabody Essex Museum":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260518T195608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T135520Z UID:10020993-1779800400-1779804000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Lafayette Trail Marker Dedication DESCRIPTION:Dedication ceremony for a new marker will take place as part of a Lafayette250 initiative honoring Lafayette’s contributions to American freedom as the United States marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. \nLafayette250 is the first nationwide effort celebrating the semiquincentennial of Lafayette’s historic participation in the American Revolution. \nThe event will start promptly at 1 pm ET on Tuesday\, May 26. The public function will take place at the lower end of Lafayette Park\, near the corner of Washington and Lafayette streets.\nThe ceremony is expected to last up to 30 minutes and include remarks from all stakeholders involved in the preparation of this marker\, the formal unveiling of the new sign\, and photo opportunities for attendees. City of Salem and The Lafayette Trail\, Inc. officials will be in attendance. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/lafayette-trail-marker-dedication/ LOCATION:Lafayette Park\, 124 Lafayette Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/lafayette.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260318T132319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T132528Z UID:10020947-1779962400-1779987600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem 400+ Parade Preparation Community Workshop Closing Day DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss out! Today\, it’s your last chance step Into Salem’s Past!\nFor this exhibit\, Old Town Hall in Salem will be transformed into a living\, breathing journey through four centuries of local history — and everyone is invited.\nHistory Alive\, Inc. is planning a free public exhibit featuring 40 remarkable Salemites who shaped the city between 1626 and 1936. The collection highlights a diverse range of people from across Salem’s long and layered past\, brought to life through displays\, audio-visual presentations\, and hands-on experiences.\nBut this is far more than a traditional exhibit. Visitors will find a photo station stocked with period costumes and props\, where they can dress up as real figures from Salem’s history and step — however briefly — into another era. The space is designed as an interactive timeline\, with multiple entry points into the Salem story so that visitors of all ages and interests can find their own way in.\nOne of the most distinctive features of the exhibit is that it will be built in public. Costume and prop makers will work right in the space\, constructing parade materials in real time. Community members and volunteers are welcome to roll up their sleeves and help build elements that will eventually appear in Salem’s August 1st Heritage Days Parade — making the creative process itself part of the experience.\nThat parade will also feature History Alive company members drawn from communities across the North Shore\, including Beverly\, Danvers\, Haverhill\, Peabody\, Rowley\, Lynn\, Salem\, Swampscott\, and Marblehead\, alongside a volunteer cast of Salem residents. The procession is designed to reflect Salem’s full community\, with participants of diverse backgrounds\, abilities\, and ages taking part.\nAt least two creative staff members from History Alive will be present during all open hours to engage with visitors and keep the space lively.\nThe exhibit is part of Salem’s broader 400+ anniversary celebrations — a milestone marking more than four centuries since the city’s founding. History Alive’s contribution is a reminder that Salem’s story isn’t just about one moment in time\, but about the many people\, across many generations\, who made it what it is today. \nHistory Alive\, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing local history to life through performance\, education\, and community engagement. Sonnet 4.6 URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-400-parade-preparation-community-workshop-opening-day/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260527T123650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T123650Z UID:10020998-1780425000-1780428600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Perserving Fort Lee Virtual Community Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join the City on Tuesday June 2nd at 6:30pm for a virtual community forum to learn more about historic Fort Lee and to participate in ongoing efforts to plan for its future. \nInitially constructed in 1776 for the Revolutionary War\, Fort Lee is a rare example of an earthwork fort still in its original star shape configuration. Today\, the historic site sits within a wooded landscape and is suffering from erosion that threatens its earthen features. Join the City and its consulting team led by Kyle Zick Landscape Architects at a virtual community forum and an in-person tour on June 10th to learn more about this historic site and to participate in ongoing efforts to plan for its future. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/perserving-fort-lee-virtual-community-meeting/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85353560103?pwd=MmMIouCdxzkPhxeWxbGDSE5oFCbu64.1 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Historic-Ft.LEE_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260605 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260209T211314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T151116Z UID:10020905-1780617600-1780876799@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem Arts Fest DESCRIPTION:The Salem Arts Festival promotes the arts in downtown Salem through a collaborative multidisciplinary festival\, highlighting the existing artist community and encouraging general community participation in the arts. The Festival runs annually through the first full weekend of June in a combination of indoor and (primarily) outdoor venues\, and typically features a gallery with 40-50 visual artists\, live mural slam\, 60+ live performances (involving 300+ performers)\, artisan street fair (70+ vendors)\, a collaborative public art installation\, and numerous interactive arts activities. \nSalem400+ themes will be incorporated into the design of the annual community art project\, Salem 400-inspired designs will be featured for the mural slam\, and there will be a retrospective of a well-established Salem artist in the Old Town Hall gallery! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-arts-fest/ LOCATION:Downtown Salem ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/SalemArtsFestival2019SaturdayPhotosbyCreativeCollective-5259-RESIZED-scaled-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Main Streets":MAILTO:kylie@salemmainstreets.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T103000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260520T140105Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T140138Z UID:10020994-1780738200-1780741800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Liberty Tree Planting DESCRIPTION:Join us when we plant an American hybrid elm behind the Benjamin Peirce/Major Gen. Stephen Abbot monument — a reference to the original elm tree in Boston under which the Sons of Liberty gathered. This new tree will also replace the original Liberty Tree planted in Salem 50 years ago. \nSpeakers for the event will include Mayor Dominick Pangallo\, historian Charles Newhall\, and Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker. The Danvers Alarm List Company\, a group of 18th century living history reenactors\, also plan to be in attendance. \nBenjamin Peirce\, a baker and militiaman who died at age 37 in the Battle of Menotomy on April 19\, 1775\, is the only recorded Salem casualty from the first battles of the American Revolution. Research in the Historic Salem\, Inc. files indicates that Peirce lived on North Street when on Feb. 26\, 1775\, when Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie’s British troopswere stalled as they waited to cross the North Bridge. \nThe original Liberty Tree and a plaque is located in the center of Church Street in front of St. Peter’s — San Pedro’s Episocopal Church\, and was dedicated by Historic Salem on Patriots’ Day 1976 to the memory of Peirce. The monument is the first stop during Salem’s First Muster each April. The Bicentennial plaque references a Liberty Tree\, of which there have been two trees to date in the immediate area. \nWhile the original tree has since died\, Department of Conservation and Recreation Forester David Bresnahan will be planting a new American elm hybrid at that location in honor of the country’s 250th anniversary and Peirce’s sacrifice. \nThe dedication of the new tree will take place on Saturday\, June 6\, at 9:30 a.m. at the monument on Church Street. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/liberty-tree-planting/ LOCATION:St. Peter’s San Pedro Episcopal Church\, 24 St. Peter Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/6a035904a75e5.image_.webp ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260323T125658Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T183035Z UID:10020952-1780740000-1780740000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Historic New England's Annual Open House DESCRIPTION:The annual Open House is day that all Historic New England properties are open to the public\, free of charge. During Open House\, guests interact with tour guides and hear the stories of the people and events that make each of our 38 properties unique. In Salem\, Historic New England operates Phillips House and Gedney House. Phillips House is the only mansion open to the public on Chestnut Street. Here\, we tell the story of five generations of a prominent Salem family\, and talk about the changing lives at the turn of the 20th century. Gedney House is one of the oldest houses in Salem\, and one of only two still standing that has a connection to the Witch Trials of 1692. Gedney House is a unique architectural gem that illustrates 17th century building practices and architectural change over time. During Open House\, everyone is welcome to join us to learn more about these special places. \nBoth properties provide different insights into the lives of people living in Salem from the 17th century through the 20th century. During the visit\, guests learn about the people behind some of the history’s biggest moments – from Mary Gedney\, a widow operating her own tavern during the 1692 Witch Trials\, to Stephen and Anna Phillips\, who were both members of long lines of Salem sea-faring and political families in the 20th century. We invite guests to ask questions\, be in the spaces\, and learn more about the everyday history of New Englanders. Neighbors are always welcome at Historic New England sites\, with town residents receiving free entry to properties in their communities for regular tours (additional fees apply for special events and programs). \nVisitors are welcome any time throughout the day at both sites. Please note that entry to both Phillips House and Gedney House requires stairs to enter and to view the houses in their entirety. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/historic-new-englands-annual-open-house/ LOCATION:Phillips House\, 34 Chestnut Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/HNE-WhY-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260529T131459Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260529T131459Z UID:10021000-1780740000-1780750800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Zero Waste Salem's Free Swap N' Drop DESCRIPTION: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. \nRAIN DATE: June 13 – Please see this page for updates closer to the date \nSWAP or simply DROP OFF: \n* Women’s\, men’s\, children’s clothing & accessories.\n* Small household items in good\, working condition (no TVs or computers).\n* Reusable Bag Swap – bring your excess cloth bags. Others may use to take home their finds!\n* All un-swapped items will be collected by ReSupply. Items will then be donated or re-sold. \nDROP OFF donations at the Common (Washington Sq. North\, opposite Mall and Oliver Streets) between 9:30AM and 12:30PM. NO EARLY DROP OFFS. \nPLEASE\, NO:\n*No damaged/unusable textiles at this event. Instead\, recycle them via Bay State Textiles’ white bins located outside each Salem public school.\n*No rugs please. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/zero-waste-salems-free-swap-n-drop/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/SwapNDrop2025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260604T174152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T174152Z UID:10021004-1780745400-1780754400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Beep Baseball DESCRIPTION:Join us on the Salem Common to watch Beep Baseball from Adaptive Sports New England! \nBeep 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 in a supportive team environment! \nTHe Boston Strong Exhibition Game starts at 11:30am. At 1pm you can see how well you can play! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/beep-baseball/ LOCATION:Salem Common\, N. Washington Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/SalemFlyer2-1200-x-630-px-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T103000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20250919T134231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T165428Z UID:10000024-1781085600-1781087400@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Remembering Bridget DESCRIPTION:“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. \nPreviously accused in 1680\, she was the only victim not executed in a group. Remembering her as a fellow human being is crucial to understanding the madness that ensued. Join us in person at the Salem Witch Trials Memorial on Charter Street on June 10th at 10 am for a commemoration of the 334th anniversary of the death of the first victim of the 1692 Salem Witchcraft Hysteria. The short remembrance will honor this wronged woman – who was also a domestic abuse survivor – and acknowledge all victims and survivors of abuse\, prejudice\, and ignorance – past and present. This will include 17th-century poems\, floral tributes\, and information about Bridget’s life. \nFlowers donated by Voices Against Injustice will be available for the public to place tributes on the memorial stones of their choice. The remembrance will be live-streamed and available for replay via Instagram @creativecollectivema and @thepetticoatpages1693 URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/remembering-bridget/ LOCATION:Witch Trials Memorial\, 24 Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250919_100541-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260428T141018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T122703Z UID:10020978-1781114400-1781118000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:The Myths and Misconceptions about the Salem Witchcraft Trails DESCRIPTION:Space is limited\, reserve your spot! \nThe 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. \nMargo 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 of Records of the Salem Witch-Hunt\, published in 2009 by Cambridge University Press. This work is the definitive collection of transcriptions of the legal records of the episode. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/the-myths-and-misconceptions-about-the-salem/ LOCATION:The Witch House\, 310 Essex Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/witchlady.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20251215T174933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T140427Z UID:10000046-1781136000-1781222399@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Opening Day of Food at 400+ Exhibit at Old Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Opening Day of Food at 400+\n June 11th \n 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 inclusivity and our changing environment and celebrate Salem’s headship in this area. Please visit event website for full programming listing and descriptions here. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/opening-day-of-food-at-400-at-old-town-hall/ LOCATION:Old Town Hall\, 32 Derby Square\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/foodat400.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260601T131208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T131314Z UID:10021001-1781202600-1781206200@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:"'The Spirit of Privateering Prevails Here': Essex County's Revolutionary War at Sea" Lecture DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Emily Murphy as she discusses Essex County’s Revolutionary War at Sea \nWe 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 the world of the privateersmen and navy sailors who supplied one of Essex County’s major contributions to the Revolutionary War effort. On the home front\, we will examine how privateering changed the economy and daily life in North Shore port communities. \nWhile admission is free\, space is limited; registration is strongly encouraged. For registration\, please go to here to register or find the event in our official webpage calendar and click on “Register”. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/the-spirit-of-privateering-prevails-here-essex-countys-revolutionary-war-at-sea-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/2026/06/Maritime-Battle.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Salem Maritime National Historical Park":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260520T142157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T142207Z UID:10020996-1781341200-1781355600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem Track Meet for All Ages DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Track Meet and fun for all ages! \nWhile you do have to pay to participate in the Track\, it is free to come support the cause! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-track-meet-for-all-ages/ LOCATION:Capt. John Bertram Field\, Powder House Lane\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/track.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260615T140000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260331T173542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T173542Z UID:10020962-1781528400-1781532000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Juneteenth Flag Raising DESCRIPTION:Join us in raising the Juneteenth flag! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/juneteenth-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:20260618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T193000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260520T141320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T141320Z UID:10020995-1781805600-1781811000@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Queer Domesticity: The Relationships of Settlement House Workers DESCRIPTION:“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 several of the more famous Settlement Houses – Hull House\, Henry Street Settlement\, and The House of the Seven Gables – in a discussion regarding the women who dedicated their lives to their Settlement and the role their sometimes closeted relationships held in strengthening their work. \nSpeakers on this panel include Nadia Maragha\, Education Manager at Jane Addams Hull House Museum\, Katie Vogel\, Public Historian at Henry Street Settlement\, Ashely Hopkins Benton\, Senior Historians and Curator of Social History at The New York State Museum\, Dakota Russell\, Executive Director of The House of the Seven Gables\, and James Giessler\, Executive Director/ CEO of North Shore Alliance of LGBTQ+ Youth. \nThis is a Virtual Event. To Register and recieve the link\, please go here! URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/queer-domesticity-the-relationships-of-settlement-house-workers/ LOCATION:House of Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Queer-Domesticity-1920x1080-1.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260217T163812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T141459Z UID:10020930-1781868600-1781884800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem 400+ Juneteenth Jam DESCRIPTION:Join the City of Salem in celebrating Juneteenth!\nCharlotte Forten Park\nSalem’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. \n“This year we are honoring Sarah Parker Remond on the anniversary of her 200th birthday\,” said Mayor Pangallo. “She was a trailblazer and freedom fighter\, with global impact\, but roots here in Salem. We hope that by partnering with History Alive and bringing Sarah Parker Remond to our community\, people will be able to learn more about her life and her legacy.” \nImmediately following\, attendees are invited to participate in a public reading and community discussion activity of Frederick Douglass’s famous speech The Meaning of The Fourth Of July for the Negro led by Michael Corley. \nFollowing the conclusion of the public reading\, Salem’s Juneteenth Jam will feature games\, activities\, crafts\, face painting\, music\, free custom Salem 400+ bucket hats\, free food from Butter Ur Biscuit\, and Red Velvet Ice Cream from Holy Cow Ice Cream. There will also be a pop-up market featuring local Black-owned businesses and Black non-profits and service organizations. Community partners such as the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem\, the Salem Public Library\, the House of the Seven Gables\, and more will also be attending with free activities and giveaways. Salem Historical Tours will offer a free hour-long Black history tour of Salem\, which will start at 1:30pm from Charlotte Forten Park. Signs-ups for this tour will begin at 1:00pm\, with a limit of 40 available spots. \nThe City of Salem is partnering with the Peabody Essex Museum to bring Jo-Mo-Mé Dance Arts to the Jam this year\, with a contemporary ballet performance exploring connection\, individuality\, and human resilience through fluid movement and striking physicality. Featuring two dynamic duets and a powerful solo\, the works blend athleticism with emotional depth\, embodying the company’s bold artistic voice and commitment to storytelling through dance. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of The Real Pirate Museum\, the Jam will also feature live music from Coco Brown and The Invitation\, led by Nicole Harris. They will kick off their set at 2:30pm and wrap up at 4pm. \nPeabody Essex Museum\nAdmission will be free to the Peabody Essex Museum on Juneteenth. Community members are invited to celebrate through art\, music\, and movement. At 11:30am and 1:00pm\, artist-led community circles will invite participants into spaces of reflection\, conversation\, and collective expression\, while live music fills the Museum’s Main Atrium with rhythms of joy and connection. In the afternoon\, experience an electrifying outdoor drum and dance performance by Black Experimental Arts Theater\, bringing powerful traditions of movement and cultural celebration to life. All are welcome to gather\, celebrate\, and reflect in this dynamic day of community-centered programming. \nArmory Park\nStop by Armory Park at 4:30pm for a special performance by Black Experimental Arts Theater. This electrifying outdoor drum and dance performance brings together the powerful traditions of movement and cultural celebration to life. Thanks to the Peabody Essex Museum for sponsoring the performance. \nSalem Common\nFollowing a community-wide poll\, residents have chosen to screen Pixar’s 2020 film “Soul” on Salem Common to wrap up the 2026 Juneteenth festivities. Free popcorn will be provided\, thanks to the generosity of CinemaSalem. The movie is expected to start at 8:30pm and is approximately 101 minutes long. \nAll Juneteenth events in Salem are family-friendly\, free\, and open to anyone who wishes to attend. \nThe Frederick Douglass reading is made possible by a grant from Mass Humanities\, which provided funding through the Mass Cultural Council. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-400-juneteenth-jam/ LOCATION:Charlotte Forten Park\, 289 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Juneteenth-Event.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260623 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20251215T175049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251215T175049Z UID:10000047-1782086400-1782172799@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Closing Day of Food at 400+ at Old Town Hall DESCRIPTION:Last day! Do not miss this! \nFood at 400+ website and info coming soon \nFood 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 will also share current and future challenges related to food inclusivity and our changing environment and celebrate Salem’s headship in this area. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/closing-day-of-food-at-400-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:20260624T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T183000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260527T124020Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T195221Z UID:10020999-1782322200-1782325800@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Fort Lee Walking Tour DESCRIPTION:To support the ongoing preservation planning effort\, the City and its consulting team will host a walking tour of the historic Fort Lee in the Willows on June 10th at 5:30pm. \nFort Lee was constructed in 1776 for the Revolutionary War and is one of the last remaining earthwork fortifications in Massachusetts that still retains it original configuration. \nTour will meet in the municipal parking lot on Fort Avenue at the base of the hill. URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/fort-lee-walking-tour/ LOCATION:Fort Lee\, 92 Fort Ave.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Flyer-Fort-Lee-community-mtg-and-tour-revised-site-walk-date.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="City of Salem":MAILTO:vcherol@salem.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T170000 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20260520T142403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T142403Z UID:10020997-1782558000-1782579600@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:North Shore Pride Parade DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/north-shore-pride-parade/ LOCATION:MA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705 DTSTAMP:20260604T173428 CREATED:20240314T163551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240429T193558Z UID:10000003-1783123200-1783209599@www.salem400.org SUMMARY:Salem Celebrates the 4th! DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.salem400.org/event/salem-celebrates-the-4th/ LOCATION:MA ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.salem400.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Salem-400_4th-of-July-Event-e1714401392130.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR