April 19, 2013
Junior Ranger Day 2013
Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day 2013 at your National Park!
Looking for something fun, free, and fantastic to do with family and friends? Why not become a Junior Ranger?! On Saturday, April 20, 2013 celebrate National Junior Ranger Day at Salem Maritime National Historic Site with free entrance aboard Friendship of Salem.
March 26, 2013
A "Park for Every Classroom" Success Story in West Newbury
Dozens of West Newbury students recently turned their schoolyard trail system into a classroom as part of a pilot program of the National Park Service.
May 15, 2012
Military Pass Now Available for All National Parks
To show our appreciation for those who serve in the U.S. Military, on May 19 – Armed Forces Day – the National Park Service will begin issuing an annual pass offering free entrance to all 397 national parks for active duty military members and their dependents.
April 23, 2012
National Park Week 2012
During National Park Week, April 21 - 29, Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites extend an invitation to "Experience Your America" and are waiving visitor fees for all tours.
April 20, 2012
National Park Service to Host Book Launch at Salem Visitor Center
On April 28, 2012 from noon to 4 PM, Salem Maritime National Historic Site will host a book launch at the Salem Visitor Center for the new book The Polish Community of Salem.
December 15, 2010
Salem Visitor Center to Close Temporarily, Jan 1-16, 2011
The National Park Visitor Center at 2 New Liberty Street in Salem will be closed January 1-16 for routine maintenance. Visitor Services will continue at the Salem Maritime Orientation Center, 193 Derby Street.
May 28, 2010
National Park Foundation's "First Bloom" Program Plants Roots in Salem Maritime National Historic Site
The National Park Foundation FirstBloom program returns to Salem Maritime. The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Salem will be replanting part of the Derby Garden.
March 16, 2010
Salem Maritime to Repair Storm Damage on Derby Wharf
The storms on February 25 and March 13-15, 2010, caused damage to Derby Wharf
November 24, 2009
National Park Service prepares for the return of Friendship of Salem
Friendship of Salem is due to return to its home on Derby Wharf on Sunday, November 22.
September 09, 2009
Salem Maritime National Historic Site and Essex Heritage Celebrate the Successful Conclusion of the America's Best Idea Grant Summer Camp Program
The National Park Service and partners sponsor a reception to showcase camper-created exhibits and a preview of the upcoming Ken Burns' PBS documentary, "The National Parks: America’s Best Idea."
August 07, 2009
Sailing Vessel Peacemaker to visit Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Salem Maritime welcomes the sailing vessel Peacemaker to Central Wharf, August 19-25
July 17, 2009
National Park Service Announces Update on Tall Ship Friendship
An update on the ongoing repairs to Friendship of Salem
June 19, 2009
Celebrate July Fourth at Salem Maritime
Salem is set for the Fourth. Press release from the office of Mayor Kim Driscoll.
June 17, 2009
Salem Maritime National Historic Site to Waive Tour Fees on Three Summer Weekends
Salem Maritime National Historic Site will be waiving its tour fees for three weekends this summer, in accordance with the National Park Service’s decision to waive entrance fees to the 147 national parks that charge an entrance fee.
April 15, 2009
Celebrate National Junior Ranger Day at your National Parks in Essex County
Junior Ranger Day will be celebrated on April 25, 2009 at the two National Park Service sites in Essex County: Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in Saugus.
April 07, 2009
National Park Service Partners with Boys and Girls Club to Teach Kids about Nature in Essex County
Salem Maritime National Historic Site, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem have been the recipients of a prestigious First Bloom program grant from the National Park Foundation.
November 29, 2008
Winners of the 2008 Essex National Heritage Area Photo Contest on Display in Visitor Center
The Essex National Heritage Area announces that the winners of the Essex National Heritage Area's 2008 photo contest are on display in the Salem Visitor Center.
November 20, 2008
Salem Maritime Announces 2008-2009 Winter Hours
Salem Maritime announces new tour schedules for December-February, 2008-2009.
September 16, 2008
Timber Framing Demonstration to Take Place on Derby Wharf
On October 4, 2008, master carpenter James Whidden and architect Mathew Cummings will demonstrate traditional timber framing techniques on historic Derby Wharf.
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.
July 15, 2008
Salem Maritime's Tall Ship Makes Centennial Challenge Voyage
Salem Maritime NHS's tall ship Friendship visited Boothbay Harbor, Maine as part of a Centennial Challenge program
March 22, 2008
Friendship Captain Honored With Tourism Award
Friendship captain James Fox was honored at the 21st Annual Governor’s Conference
February 26, 2008
Award-Winning Essex Heritage Area Images on Display at Visitor Center
The winning photographs from the 2007 Essex Heritage Photography Contest are now on display in the National Park Service Regional Visitor Center
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
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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 24, 2007
HISTORIC SCHOONER AT SALEM MARITIME FESTIVAL
The historic schooner Lettie G. Howard will be visiting Salem from New York City for the Salem Maritime Festival
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.
