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? Join SHS and the Ladies' Association of Revolutionary America at the Pickering House to encounter a history that often slipped between the pages and...
Salem Historical Society is honored to have Mary Beth Norton recieve its 2026 Salem History Award. Professor Emeritus of American History at Cornell University, Mary Beth Norton will speak on her work at the Salem Historical Society Annual Meeting. Register here!
Levi Maxcy was the most prolific gravestone carver in Salem during the height of its maritime trade, from 1791 until 1811. Come for a walk of the cemetery and a discussion of Maxcy’s unique and elegant take on the classic Urn and Willow design. Come learn about his strange and rambling life. Register Here!