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Salem Maritime National Historic SiteSome of the ceramics found during an archeological dig at the Narbonne House
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site is pleased to present an audio tour of the site, ready for downloading to your computer or portable digital player. Click here to go to the tour!
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On a sunny day, a small boat motors past the 1871 lighthouse at the tip of Derby Wharf.  

Did You Know?
Salem native Captain John Derby was the first to bring news of the Battle of Lexington and Concord to England when he sailed from Derby Wharf in April 1775. In 1783, Captain John Derby was also the first person to bring news of the signing of the Treaty of Paris to America.

Last Updated: February 17, 2008 at 17:35 EST