• Salem Maritime National Historic Site

    Salem Maritime

    National Historic Site Massachusetts

"To the Farthest Ports of the Rich East"

When the United States was young, ships from Salem, Massachusetts helped to build the new nation's economy by carrying cargo back and forth from the West to Asia. The historic buildings, wharves, and reconstructed tall ship at this nine-acre National Park tell the stories of the sailors, Revolutionary War privateers, and merchants who brought the riches of the world to America.

Features

  • 75th Logo

    Celebrate Our 75th Anniversary!

    From March 17, 2013, through March 17, 2014, Salem Maritime National Historic Site will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary.

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  • The annual Maritime Festival is a family-friendly event

    Things to Do at Salem Maritime

    There's always something to do at Salem Maritime! Tour our site, take a self-guided walk around Salem, or join us for our annual Maritime Festival!

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  • The Derby House, built in 1762, is one of the historic buildings at Salem Maritime.

    Download an Audio Tour of Salem Maritime

    Download an audio tour of Salem Maritime to your personal device, and learn about the people who worked in the buildings and on the wharves in Salem.

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  • Cover for the McIntire Historic District walking tour

    Self-guided Walking Tours and Guides

    Want to learn more about Salem's history and architecture? Download our brochures and guides.

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  • Members of St. Joseph's Polish Club gather in front of the building, c. 1920

    Explore Salem's Polish Community

    The area around Salem Maritime was once the heart of Salem's Polish community. Read about the community, hear reminicences, and download the report!

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Did You Know?

The Regional Visitor Center in Salem is a brick building with a high peaked roof.

Over 20,000 visitors go through the Regional Visitor Center in Salem, MA on an average October weekend.