Encampment Weekend at Salem Maritime National Historic Site

New England residents and visitors might wonder what it was like to walk the streets of Salem, Massachusetts, during the American Revolution 250 years ago. On June 15 and 16, they won’t have to wonder too much. For those two days, National Park Service staff at Salem Maritime National Historic Site and scores of living history volunteers will host a series of events at the Derby Wharf (160 Derby Street) to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the arrival of British General Thomas Gage in Salem.

The commemoration – which also recognizes the temporary relocation of the Massachusetts capital to Salem – will be highlighted by a weekend-long, historically accurate encampment of some of New England’s finest living history practitioners portraying soldiers, officers, and legislators, as well as the loyalist and patriot citizens of Salem. Please visit their Facebook page below for more information.