September 04, 2008
Frame Up! On Derby Wharf, September 15 and 16
The frames of Pedrick Store House will be raised into position on September 15 and 16. This is a major stage in the reassembly of this historic structure on Derby Wharf.
July 16, 2008
Exciting Music Lineup a Feature of the 20th Annual Salem Maritime Festival
The 20th annual Salem Maritime Festival features an exciting music lineup from all over New England.
March 22, 2008
Friendship Captain Honored With Tourism Award
Friendship captain James Fox was honored at the 21st Annual Governor’s Conference
December 11, 2007
Salem Maritime Ornament Displayed on White House Christmas Tree
An ornament depicting scenes from Salem Maritime National Historic Site is being displayed on the official White House Christmas tree as part of the "Holiday in the National Parks" theme.
October 22, 2007
1812 Marines Encampment on Derby Wharf
On October 27, 2007, the National Park Service welcomes the reenactment unit 1812 US Marines and Navy Guard for a demonstration of 19th century military maneuvers.
September 18, 2007
New Citizens Sworn In at Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Thirty-six new United States citizens were sworn in at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Monday in an outdoor ceremony.
September 16, 2007
Salem Maritime Celebrates Citizenship Day
On September 17, 2007, a naturalization ceremony will take place on the steps of the U.S Custom House at Salem Maritime National Historic Site
September 01, 2007
Trails and Sails 2007
A woodcarving demonstration and a walking tour of the Derby Street Neighborhood will be Salem Maritime NHS's contribution to the Essex National Heritage Area's sixth annual Trails and Sails Weekend, Sept 29-30. These are only two of over 150 free events throughout Essex County.
August 27, 2007
Salem Maritime NHS and the NPS Centennial Initiative
Three proposals by Salem Maritime NHS were among the 201 projects chosen as eligible for matching funds under the National Park Service's landmark Centennial Intiative
July 23, 2007
19th Annual Maritime Festival Comes to Salem
The 19th Annual Salem Maritime Festival runs from 10 a.m. to dusk, Aug. 4, at Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 193 Derby St.
July 21, 2007
Friendship's Rigging Fully in Place for the First Time
For the first time in its 11-year existence, the replica tall ship Friendship is carrying a full set of sails.
June 30, 2007
Friendship Leads Parade of Sail at Tall Ships Rhode Island
It was announced today that Friendship of Salem, a full-rigged tall ship based at Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, MA, was chosen to lead the Parade of Sail that closes Tall Ships Rhode Island in Newport, RI.
May 19, 2007
Friendship Departs Salem
Salem’s tall ship Friendship of Salem departs Derby Wharf at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Monday, May 21 for routine inspections and maintenance in Fairhaven, MA
April 30, 2007
Junior Ranger Ambassador Grant
Salem Maritime National Historic Site Awarded Junior Ranger Ambassadors Grant. The National Park Foundation awards Salem Maritime National Historic Site with a grant to create and enhance Junior Ranger Programs at the site.
