• Salem Maritime National Historic Site

    Salem Maritime

    National Historic Site Massachusetts

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Jonathan Parker (email)
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby Street
Salem, MA 01970
Ph: 978-210-4245

Did You Know?

Portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne, circa 1855.

In addition to being a world-famous author, Salem native Nathaniel Hawthorne also held three government positions: Measurer for the Port of Boston, Surveyor of the Port of Salem, and U.S. Consul to Liverpool. The Custom House in Salem where he worked is now part of Salem Maritime NHS. More...