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Abolitionists & Anti-Slavery Activists: A themed Walking Tour with Jim McAllister
Registration is encouraged please email harmonygrovesalem@gmail.com to reserve a spot. Registration is free, with donations to Harmony Grove graciously accepted. Highlighted stops on the walking tour will include visits to...
Ancestry Days: Visualizing 1692 Salem
The Daniels House 1 Daniels St, Salem, MAExplore 1692 Salem with an Architectural Historian for Salem Ancestry Days. We'll take a tour of The Daniels House, an original 1667 mansion, to understand their architecture before walking around...
Ancestry Days: Visualizing 1692 Salem
Explore 1692 Salem with an Architectural Historian for Salem Ancestry Days. We'll take a tour of The Daniels House, an original 1667 mansion, to understand their architecture before walking around...
Tour Historic St. Peter’s Church
Are you a descendant of Philip English, accused of witchcraft in 1692, whose family tree includes\ Hawthorne's and Ingersoll's? Perhaps your Massachusetts ancestors remained loyal to the English crown during...
Salem Ancestry Days Exhibitor Fair
First Church 316 Essex Street, Salem, MAStart your genealogical start on Salem Ancestry Days weekend at First Church. Lectures, maps, tours all in one place. Our Exhibitors Include: Our Exhibitors Include: Friends of Broad St. Cemetery...
Salem Witch Trials Ancestors & Descendants Tour
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...
Our Roots Run Deep: A Celebration of Culture, Heritage, and Diversity
Salem Arts Association 159 Derby Street, Salem, MAIn celebration of Salem Ancestry Days, Salem Arts Association features artists artworks that celebrate our artists' culture and heritage. From portraits of our ancestors to a celebration of traditional visual...
Who’s in the Frame? Phillips Family Home Movies with Historic New England
Stephen Phillips captured family moments and travel with his home movies. Learn about the Phillips family and the privilege and technology that made these moments possible in a screening and...
Researching Military Records
Meet staff from the Massachusetts National Guard Historical Services at the Salem Armory Visitor Center and learn about what information can be found in military records, and where to find...
Narbonne House Open House
Explore the Narbonne House at Salem Maritime NHS and learn from the staff and how they are using oral history and genealogical information to tell the stories of 300 years...
Getting Started in Family History
First Church 316 Essex Street, Salem, MALearn how to get started with your family history research. Hear about first steps and go-to resources.