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Salem Maritime National Historic Site Some of the ceramics found during an archeological dig at the Narbonne House
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
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a portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne in his later years, wearing a mustache

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Nathaniel Hawthorne is one of the most famous people associated with Salem Maritime

Merchants, shopkeepers, sailors, craftsmen, Customs inspectors, slaves, sailors, business owners, and mill workers: the faces of Salem’s citizens have always reflected a range of ethnicities, occupations, and talents. Use the links above and to the left to meet some of the people who are connected to Salem Maritime NHS.

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

Did You Know?
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.

Last Updated: June 03, 2007 at 16:23 MST