Salem Maritime National Historic Site - Things To Do (U.S. National Park Service)

Historic photo showing the buildings and activities on Derby Wharf, c. 1900.

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This historic photo depicts Derby Wharf around 1890, at the end of the Age of Sail.

The maritime history of Salem, Massachusetts stretches back nearly four hundred years. Today, you can explore that history at Salem Maritime National Historic Site through guided tours, exhibits, wayside signs, junior ranger programs, and free orientation films.

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Passport to your National Parks Stamps

Beginning in July 2006, there will be new passport stamps available at each of the ten regional visitor centers in the Essex National Heritage Area. With the National Park Service passport stamps available at Salem Maritime NHS and Saugus Iron Works NHS, there are now twelve passport stamps available in Essex County! Click here to get information and directions to the Essex National Heritage Area visitor centers from the Essex National Heritage Area web site. This page will open in a new window.