Did you know Salem had the first elephant ever to set foot in America? It's true! Join us for a silly story time of fun Salem firsts at the Salem Armory Visitor Center - we'll be reading books, playing games, making a craft, and enjoying a sweet treat at the end. This event is FREE...
Enjoy Salem Ancestry Days with this free in-person presentation! Join genealogist Stephen Hartwell on a voyage of discovery as he unearths fascinating records about the seafaring men of Essex County in the 19th century. He will use his own Hartwell seamen as examples, one who became a sea captain and one who committed mutiny! You...
Join us for a morning of networking & regional engagement! The meeting will be held at the Industrial History Center at Amesbury Carriage Museum (Mill 2, Upper Millyard, Amesbury) on Thursday April 27, 2023 at 9:00 am. Attendees are welcome to arrive between 8:30 and 9:00 am for networking and coffee. The agenda will include...
Learn the true causes and events behind the Salem Witch Trials in our documentary film, then discover the myths during our walking tour.The Salem Witch Trials happened over 300 years ago, and it has been dramatized in books, documentaries, movies, and even TV shows. Over the years it has been presented so many times in...
Learn the true causes and events behind the Salem Witch Trials in our documentary film, then discover the myths during our walking tour.The Salem Witch Trials happened over 300 years ago, and it has been dramatized in books, documentaries, movies, and even TV shows. Over the years it has been presented so many times in...
Learn the true causes and events behind the Salem Witch Trials in our documentary film, then discover the myths during our walking tour.The Salem Witch Trials happened over 300 years ago, and it has been dramatized in books, documentaries, movies, and even TV shows. Over the years it has been presented so many times in...
Learn the true causes and events behind the Salem Witch Trials in our documentary film, then discover the myths during our walking tour.The Salem Witch Trials happened over 300 years ago, and it has been dramatized in books, documentaries, movies, and even TV shows. Over the years it has been presented so many times in...
In commemoration of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, Essex Heritage and the National Park Service are bringing award-winning storyteller, Valerie Tutson, to the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center. Valerie will be presenting “Journey to Juneteenth”, a 45-minute program comprised of a collection of short stories celebrating freedom. During the performance, Tutson will recount the day that...
Learn the true causes and events behind the Salem Witch Trials in our documentary film, then discover the myths during our walking tour.The Salem Witch Trials happened over 300 years ago, and it has been dramatized in books, documentaries, movies, and even TV shows. Over the years it has been presented so many times in...
Learn the true causes and events behind the Salem Witch Trials in our documentary film, then discover the myths during our walking tour.The Salem Witch Trials happened over 300 years ago, and it has been dramatized in books, documentaries, movies, and even TV shows. Over the years it has been presented so many times in...
Journey on Essex Heritage's landing craft Naumkeag to Great Misery Island in Salem Sound.Journey on Essex Heritage's landing craft Naumkeag to Great Misery Island in Salem Sound. Along the way, hear stories about the rich history of the harbor and how the Misery Islands acquired their unique name. When you arrive, you'll have 2 hours...
Adventure to a place like nowhere else!Climb aboard Naumkeag, Essex Heritage's landing craft for a trip to Bakers Island Light Station. Enjoy a 30-minute cruise from Salem past rugged coastline, harbor islands, and five lighthouses to Bakers Island. The light station is a 10-acre property that has been in use aiding in maritime navigation for...
