Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center

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2 New Liberty Street
Salem, MA 01970 United States Get Directions

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  • The Great Halifax Explosion: An Anniversary Presentation

    Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    On December 6, 1917, during the height of WWI, a massive explosion took place in Halifax Harbor in Nova Scotia, Canada.On December 6, 1917, during the height of WWI, two ships trying to navigate Halifax Harbor collided resulting in the largest man-made explosion of the pre-atomic age.Essex Heritage President, David Read, will recount the events...

  • “Journey to Juneteenth” with Storyteller Valerie Tutson

    Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    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...