• Salem Maritime National Historic Site

    Salem Maritime

    National Historic Site Massachusetts

  • Friendship of Salem away for repairs

    The park's tall ship, Friendship of Salem, is away for repairs. We currently anticipate a May 2012 return. More »

Plan A Field Trip

Students learn about simple machines by using lines and pulleys to raise and lower cargo.

NPS photo

For many students, hands-on activities are a great way to reinforce work done in the classroom

Visiting Salem Maritime National Historic Site is a memorable experience. A visit to the park engages all the senses, and the resources available here can be used to teach lessons in history, geography, mathematics, economics, and literature among many other subjects.

The education staff at the park have developed many programs to help students experience the park and reinforce their school curriculum:

Salem Maritime National Historic Site charges fees for all ranger-guided and curriculum-based education programs. Grant funding may be available to support participation in our programs for schools from Salem and Essex County, Massachusetts.

Reservations are required for programs and orientation films and must be made well in advance. 

Reservations for Spring 2012 will open January 2, 2012.

  • Friendship Sailing Schedule 2011 Friendship Sailing Schedule 2011

    Is Friendship coming to a port near you this summer? Find out here! Read More »

Did You Know?

On a sunny day, a small boat motors past the 1871 lighthouse at the tip of Derby Wharf.

Salem native Captain John Derby was the first to bring news of the Battle of Lexington and Concord to England when he sailed from Derby Wharf in April 1775. In 1783, Captain John Derby was also the first person to bring news of the signing of the Treaty of Paris to America.