Old Town Hall in Salem will be transformed into a living, breathing journey through four centuries of local history — and everyone is invited. History 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...
Over the years, civic employees have uncovered remarkable pieces of our community's past in the most unexpected places. Tucked behind filing cabinets, nestled in dusty corners, and forgotten in the recesses of municipal buildings, these artifacts tell stories that official records sometimes miss. Among our discoveries: a check dating back to 1864, its ink faded...
A lecture by Donna Segar Please RSVP by contacting organizinggenerosity@gmail.com
Join the City of Salem to Celebrate the kickoff of Black History Month!
It’s Autumn, 1774. Massachusetts is confined, punished & neglected by the Royal Government. Tyranny sparks hopes of Revolution! When Patriots meet secretly in Salem, enslaved Africans want to take the talk of Liberty at face value. Can they? Join the forbidden assembly! Attending "In Open Rebellion" is your chance to imagine yourself amidst Salem's Patriots,...