Events

This is a virtual show and tell with Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective. A photo identification expert and genealogist, Maureen will show you how to study the clues in your...

Come see our 1733 property and 1833 church and learn of our connections to Salem’s colonial past from 1629 to the present.

Join Essex Heritage and a panel of experts to learn about the resources and methods for researching Black ancestry in Essex County. In recent years, there has been a surge...

Join Debbie Baxter, photographer, Lisa Kawski, sound healer, Donna Jenson, writer, Katie Bourgeois, filmmaker, and Carla Beatrice, community art organizer, discuss the many ways the arts can be used for...

Chopin: Cello Sonata in G minor, Op. 65 Brahms: Piano Quartet No. 2 in A major, Op. 26 But tickets here .

A brand new, live bizarre magic & storytelling show that takes place in the heart of the city of Salem, Massachusetts. The show is a blend of interactive storytelling, magic...

Timeless Life Treasures is partnering with Salem Schools on a much-needed supply drive for the entire month! While we will be collecting supplies, anyone that brings in the ad and/or...

Throughout history Wolves have been the personification of wonder and power. They represent the untamed spirit and unconquered land. With that reputation they have also been condemned as evil incarnate...

Join Priestess Shiva Honey for Witches Weekend during Hexennacht 2022 at The Satanic Temple Salem! Witches Weekend is a celebration of the Satanic witch that will be hosted by artist...

We are delighted to extend viewing opportunities for The Thing They Love  with a streaming option running March 28 –  April 30. You will receive streaming access after you purchase your ticket.. World...

The Witchery is hosting a ‘Broom Decorating for Kids’ class! Make a reservation at TheWitcherySalem.com. Runs Saturdays at 9:00 am Ages 3-10 $35  

Our expert family historians answer your questions about genealogy and local history! Visit here and click the chat icon in the lower right-hand corner of this page. Enter your query...

Kids of all ages and families are welcome for this drop-in activity! Learn how to be a family history detective by finding clues, uncovering stories, and making connections in photographs,...

The Peabody Essex Museum and the Fondation Cartier pour l’art contemporain are proud to present the North American premiere of The Great Animal Orchestra. Step into an immersive audio-visual experience...

Each/Other: Marie Watt and Cannupa Hanska Luger features the work of Watt and Luger, two leading Indigenous contemporary artists whose processes focus on collaborative artmaking, community engagement, materials, and the land. Each/Other features...

In the 19th-century, Salem residents celebrated the city’s early public school system for welcoming and educating all children. Despite the system’s success, the Salem school committee decided in 1834 to...

Join us for the first-ever Salem Ancestry Days Exhibitor Fair! This two-day event will feature items relating to genealogy, the immigrant experience, and Salem history. Scheduled exhibitors include: American Ancestors...

The snow has melted, warm days are upon us, and the annual grand opening of Artists’ Row Market has arrived. Enjoy the sunny weather and join the local artist and...

The Southern Essex Registry of Deeds maintains and provides public access to the land records for Southern Essex District and all of Essex County prior to 1869. The Salem Registry...

Special Apr 29-May 2, 2022 – SALEM 1692 – Set aside your pointy hat, and become a part of history! Put on your best bonnet, and prepare to be accused because:...

Salem will be 400 years old in 2026. It is rich in history, including a critical role in the American Revolution and being the richest seaport per capita from 1790...

Come see our 1733 property and 1833 church and learn of our connections to Salem’s colonial past from 1629 to the present.

Take an intimate one hour tour with Daniel Fury, author of the first book about America’s oldest Colonial Cemetery, through the newly renovated site. Beginning with a discussion on the...

Stephen Daniels, one of Salem’s earliest citizens, lived in the center of what was then a rustic fishing and shipping settlement; the ‘wild west’ of the English world. Tour his house and...

Celebrating our history on Salem’s historic waterfront that has included shipbuilders, sailmakers, distillers, and a paper stamper. The property dates to the 1650s. It was once home to Benjamin Hawkes....

What did it take to keep Phillips House running smoothly? Get a glimpse into the daily duties and living quarters of the Phillips family’s Irish domestic staff. Hear the stories...

Included with admission to the Peabody Essex Museum. Earth is alive! Oceans are full of millions of fish and other marine life, forests and marshes are home to countless more...

The front doors will be open and all are welcome to come view our history which is Salem’s history and to see our wonderful Protestant “Cathedral” as we like to...

Created in 2020, The Salem Plant Witch specializes in easy to care for Plants; promoting a philosophy of Green Spaces for All Places. The Salem Plant Witch strives to give...

WHAT MATTERS MOST? is a 6-green mini-putt golf course based upon issues of the climate crisis. This installation was created for Salem State University’s Earth Days 2022, CLIMATE CRISIS: ACTIONS...