Charlotte Forten Park

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. After 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...

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...