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Salem Maritime National Historic Site The interior of the Regional Visitor Center in Salem
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Friendship of Salem Away at Haul-out

The park's tall ship, Friendship of Salem, left Salem for her annual haul-out inspection on October 7, 2011. Click the link below for updates on her repair status.
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"To the Farthest Ports of the Rich East"

Salem Massachusetts was once one of the most important ports in the nation. The historic buildings, wharves, and reconstructed tall ship at Salem Maritime tell the stories of the sailors, Revolutionary War privateers, and merchants who brought the riches of the Far East to America.

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Things to Do at Salem Maritime

From regular tours of Salem Maritime's historic buildings and replica tall ship to special events like the annual Salem Maritime Festival and walking tours of the city of Salem, there is always lots to do at Salem Maritime!


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Polish Community Report Available

Between 2007 and 2009, the National Park Service conducted oral histories and research about the Polish community on Derby Street in Salem in the late 19th and 20th century. Explore the people and places important to the Polish community, and download the report!


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Downloadable Audio Tour of Salem Maritime

Now Available An audio tour of Salem Maritime National Historic Site is now available for downloading to your computer or personal media player!


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New Self Guided Walking Tours and Guides Available

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Salem architect and carver Samuel McIntire, the National Park Service, Historic New England, and the Peabody Essex Museum have released a newly revised edition of the McIntire Historic District Architectural Walking Trail. The new guide to historic architecture in Salem, Architecture in Salem: A Guide to Four Centuries of Design has also been released. Copies of these guides are available from the NPS Visitor Center in Salem, or can be downloaded here.


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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970

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(978) 740-1650

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(978) 740-1685

Climate

New England weather can range from hot and sticky on humid summer days to frigid and snowy in winter. Dressing in layers is advisable, as the temperature can drop significantly from day to night, even in the summer, and ocean breezes can be chilly.
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The Regional Visitor Center in Salem is a brick building with a high peaked roof.

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Over 20,000 visitors go through the Regional Visitor Center in Salem, MA on an average October weekend.
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Last Updated: February 02, 2012 at 10:27 MST

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