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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Collection Spotlight
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| NPS photo | | The tools of a 19th century Customs Inspector included pens, inkwells, rulers, ledgers, and forms |
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Not all of Salem Maritime's important artifacts are as tall as Friendship or as heavy as the brick Custom House. For a historian, sometimes fascinating stories can be found in small items as well.
In our collection spotlight, we will focus on some of the smaller treasures in our collection. Some, like clothing, can't be displayed because they are too fragile, and some become more interesting the closer you look at them!
Follow the links below to discover more about Salem Maritime's collection.
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An eighteenth century captain would never set sail without one of these on board, and at least one person on the crew who knew how to use it. What is it? Find out here!
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This was an important part of a gentleman's wardrobe in the 18th and 19th centuries. What is it? Click here to find out!
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On exhibit at the Regional Visitor Center
find out about our permanent and rotating exhibits in the Regional Visitor Center
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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.
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Last Updated: June 03, 2007 at 14:44 EST |
