• Salem Maritime National Historic Site

    Salem Maritime

    National Historic Site Massachusetts

  • Friendship of Salem away for repairs

    The park's tall ship, Friendship of Salem, is away for repairs. We currently anticipate a May 2012 return. More »

Support Your Park

volunteers on the deck of Friendship

Essex National Heritage Area

Volunteering at Salem Maritime is a great way to meet new people and learn new skills!

Salem Maritime National Historic Site needs your support!

If you would like to donate time, check out our volunteering opportunities.

If you are interested in supporting programs financially, we have information on how to donate to Salem Maritime.


Student Employment Opportunities
The Massachusetts Area Parks Student Career Intake Program (SCIP) enables college‐aged interns from urban and minority communities to gain work experience in national parks through a structured progression of career training and agency immersion. Participation is designed to lead to permanent employment with NPS. Learn more.

  • Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Opportunities

    See how you can get involved at Salem Maritime Read More »

Did You Know?

black and white compass rose from a recreated painted floorcloth in the Derby House at Salem Maritime NHS

The largest customs duty bill collected at the Port of Salem was $140,761 when the ship Sumatra returned from Canton in 1831.