https://www.nps.gov/sama News releases from Salem Maritime National Historical Park. en-us https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/quero-program-2025.htm Tue, 22 Apr 2025 05:13:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site is telling the story of a key but lesser-known voyage across the Atlantic Ocean 250 years ago to deliver news of rebellion in Massachusetts with a free event on Monday, April 22. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/quero-program-2025.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-of-salem-temporary-move-to-shipyard.htm Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:58:00 EST Friendship of Salem is entering the final stage of a major repair project that began in the winter of 2022. The ship will be temporarily moved to a local shipyard. Learn about the ongoing work during an open house on November 6. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-of-salem-temporary-move-to-shipyard.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/british-encampment.htm Tue, 11 Jun 2024 05:53:00 EST In June 1774, General Thomas Gage and company arrived in Salem – and America would never be the same. Next month, Salem Maritime National Historic Site will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Gage’s arrival, with a weekend encampment reenactment on Derby Wharf featuring living history volunteers as British soldiers and Salem-area civilians. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/british-encampment.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/wharf-stabilization-and-repair-project-public-meeting.htm Thu, 16 May 2024 10:22:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site will be hosting a public meeting to provide information and answer questions about an upcoming wharf stabilization and repair project. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., at Saint Joseph's Hall (160 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970). https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/wharf-stabilization-and-repair-project-public-meeting.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-national-historic-site-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month.htm Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:00:00 EST SALEM, Mass. — Salem Maritime National Historic Site will host a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month in collaboration with North Shore Community Development Coalition (NSCDC) on Sunday, September 24, 2023 beginning at 4 p.m. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-national-historic-site-celebrates-hispanic-heritage-month.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/get-ready-for-the-great-salem-maritime-cardboard-boat-regatta.htm Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:18:00 EST Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works News Release For Immediate Release: August 14, 2023 Contact: Gavin Gardner, 978-479-2168 Get Ready for the Great Salem Maritime Cardboard Boat Regatta!!!  https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/get-ready-for-the-great-salem-maritime-cardboard-boat-regatta.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/youth-art-exhibit-at-the-salem-armory-regional-visitor-center.htm Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:06:00 EST Celebrate the work of local students at this free art exhibition. Works from fifth graders at J.K. Killam School in Reading, MA will be on display. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/youth-art-exhibit-at-the-salem-armory-regional-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/towerofstrength.htm Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:40:00 EST Open house event will highlight new exhibit about Black women of the suffrage movement. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/towerofstrength.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-launches-salem-merry-time-fest.htm Sat, 20 May 2023 08:48:00 EST Join us for the Salem Merry-time Fest from noon to 7pm on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Street. This event is free and open to the public. This one-day festival marks a return of the park’s annual summer event. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-launches-salem-merry-time-fest.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/journey-to-juneteenth-2023.htm Mon, 15 May 2023 09:00:00 EST In commemoration of the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, the Essex National Heritage Commission (Essex Heritage) and Salem Maritime National Historic Site present “Journey to Juneteenth” with Valerie Tutson at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center on Saturday, June 10 at 11 a.m. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/journey-to-juneteenth-2023.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/custom-house-preservation.htm Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:10:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site announces that a contract has been awarded for approximately $1 million to repair and preserve portions of the Custom House and Bonded Warehouse. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/custom-house-preservation.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-contract-issued-repairs-underway-soon.htm Wed, 12 Oct 2022 07:00:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site awards contract for ship repairs. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-contract-issued-repairs-underway-soon.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/hardin-superintendent.htm Thu, 06 Oct 2022 05:23:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Regional Director Gay Vietzke has named Jennifer Hardin as the new superintendent of both Salem Maritime National Historic Site and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/hardin-superintendent.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/22-09-12-education-launch.htm Mon, 12 Sep 2022 05:36:00 EST Join Salem Maritime National Historic Site from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 20 for a virtual event on teaching the history of slavery and freedom in Salem, Massachusetts. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/22-09-12-education-launch.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2022-dominican-faceless-dolls.htm Thu, 05 May 2022 03:00:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site announces the installation of "Dominican Faceless Dolls," a bilingual (English/Spanish) exhibit on display May 7 – June 30 at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center. Co-created with North Shore Community Development Coalition (North Shore CDC), the exhibit celebrates Salem’s global connections and Caribbean culture with artwork and stories by residents of the Point neighborhood (also known as El Punto). https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2022-dominican-faceless-dolls.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2022-uncovering-black-history.htm Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site is pleased to announce the online publication of "African Americans in Essex County, Massachusetts: An Annotated Guide." The guide follows a two-year project, funded by the National Park Service and administered by the Organization of American Historians, to identify resources on Black history in Essex County archives. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2022-uncovering-black-history.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2021-open-outdoors-for-kids-grant.htm Thu, 16 Dec 2021 02:51:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site received an Open OutDoors for Kids grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF). This grant supports the “Hard History Project at Salem Maritime,” a program engaging teachers and students with the history of slavery in Essex County through placed-based learning experiences. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2021-open-outdoors-for-kids-grant.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-receives-new-hybrid-learning-grant-from-national-park-foundation.htm Fri, 30 Apr 2021 08:43:00 EST SALEM, MA — Salem Maritime National Historic Site is one of 32 parks and park partners to receive an Open OutDoors for Kids Hybrid Learning grant from the National Park Foundation (NPF), which works in partnership with the National Park Service and the park partner community to ensure that national parks reach their fullest potential and connect with as many people as possible. This grant will enable Salem Maritime to engage teachers, students, and families across the North Shore with the history of slavery, gradual emancipation, and Black empowerment in Essex County. The full list of grantees can be found on NPF’s website. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-receives-new-hybrid-learning-grant-from-national-park-foundation.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-national-historic-site-reopening.htm Wed, 14 Apr 2021 09:54:00 EST The Salem Maritime National Historic Site is announcing the reopening of the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center and the Friendship of Salem. Since March 2020, these facilities have been closed to general visitation due to the pandemic. Beginning May 1, 2021, the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center will open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am - 4pm with the America's National Parks retail store opening as well. The Essex National Heritage Area film will begin showing in the theatre on May 22nd. On Derby Street, the Friendship of Salem will be open to visitation beginning May 1st on Saturdays and Sundays, 11am - 3pm. Outdoor restrooms will be available at each site during these hours. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-national-historic-site-reopening.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-and-saugus-iron-works-national-historic-sites-invite-all-to-participate-in-the-boston-area-city-nature-challenge.htm Mon, 12 Apr 2021 10:17:00 EST The Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites will be participating the 2021 Boston Area City Nature Challenge (CNC) and invites the public to join in the effort. On May 1, we will have staff collecting data at the park units submitting to the wider data collection effort. This year’s CNC will run from April 30 - May 9, with April 30 - May 3 being the observation phase and May 4 - May 9, 2021 being our time to help improve identification in the CNC. They will once again be documenting biodiversity within the I-495 corridor, out to Stellwagen Bank, and include Cape Cod and islands. Anyone can participate from your own backyard or your favorite nearby public open space. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-and-saugus-iron-works-national-historic-sites-invite-all-to-participate-in-the-boston-area-city-nature-challenge.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/virtual-program-celebrates-history-of-black-women-in-essex-county.htm Mon, 08 Mar 2021 08:57:00 EST In celebration of Salem Women’s History Day, join us for a virtual program, “Unsung Heroes: Black Women in Essex County,” at 1:00p.m. on Sunday, March 28, 2021. Presented in partnership with Essex Heritage this program is free, but registration is required. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/virtual-program-celebrates-history-of-black-women-in-essex-county.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2020-11-16-notice-to-businesses.htm Mon, 16 Nov 2020 03:53:00 EST For the next several weeks, the National Park Service (NPS) Visitor Center will be operating remotely out of the Waite & Peirce giftshop located at 193 Derby Street. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2020-11-16-notice-to-businesses.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/launch-of-new-digital-program-pathways-in-freedom.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2020 13:32:00 EST "Pathways in Freedom" is a new digital program that explores life for Salem’s African American community in the years following the legal end of slavery in Massachusetts. "Pathways in Freedom" harnesses the power of technology to offer an Pathways in Freedom offers an opportunity for students and the general public alike to gain a deeper understanding of the past so that we might better confront the injustices of today. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/launch-of-new-digital-program-pathways-in-freedom.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-national-historic-site-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm Mon, 23 Mar 2020 06:30:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site is announcing modifications to operations to implement the latest guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), and local and state authorities to promote social distancing. Salem Maritime’s buildings, facilities, and visitor services are closed and cancelled until further notice. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-maritime-national-historic-site-is-modifying-operations-to-implement-latest-health-guidance.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/why-this-matters-stories-of-slavery-and-its-legacies.htm Thu, 13 Feb 2020 11:19:00 EST As part of the national campaign to commemorate 400 years of African American history, more than 50 educators and interpreters gathered at Salem Maritime National Historic Site for the "Why This Matters" workshop, exploring the stories and legacies of slavery in New England. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/why-this-matters-stories-of-slavery-and-its-legacies.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/popular-preschoolers-in-the-park-programs-continue-through-september-and-october.htm Wed, 28 Aug 2019 02:50:00 EST Let’s play together! Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites are continuing their popular preschool programming into late summer and early autumn. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/popular-preschoolers-in-the-park-programs-continue-through-september-and-october.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/enduring-hawthorne-the-house-of-the-seven-gables.htm Tue, 25 Jun 2019 03:56:00 EST On July 7th, the reading will take place in the garden of the Seven Gables. While the reading is happening, The Gables have a ton of fun activities, including open gardens, lawn games, a talk by Jim McAllister at 12:00, tours of Hawthorne’s birthplace, a scavenger hunt, food trucks, and so much more! https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/enduring-hawthorne-the-house-of-the-seven-gables.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/index.htm Tue, 31 Oct 2017 06:50:00 EST The National Park Service is announcing a seasonal change to the hours of operation for the Salem Visitor Center (2 New Liberty Street) and Waite and Peirce (193 Derby Street) effective November 1. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/index.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-update-on-friendship-of-salem.htm Mon, 07 Aug 2017 13:39:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site announced that the National Park Service and Boothbay Harbor Shipyard have agreed upon final contract modification for Friendship of Salem, allowing completion of necessary repair work. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/national-park-service-announces-update-on-friendship-of-salem.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2017-salem-maritime-festival.htm Mon, 17 Jul 2017 14:00:00 EST The 2017 Salem Maritime Festival, a celebration of "Maritime 101," will be held Friday, August 4 through Sunday, August 6, 2017 and hosted by the National Park Service on the historic wharves and in the yards of the historic buildings at Salem Maritime National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2017-salem-maritime-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/copy-of-first-day-hike-v2.htm Tue, 22 Dec 2015 11:41:00 EST This New Year’s Day the National Park Service and the City of Salem invite local residents to participate in First Day Hike, a national initiative established by America’s State Parks and supported by Salem Mayor Kimberley Driscoll and National Park Service Superintendent Paul DePrey. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/copy-of-first-day-hike-v2.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/new-seasonal-hours-of-operation-and-new-programs-2015.htm Wed, 21 Oct 2015 11:52:00 EST The National Park Service is announcing a seasonal change to the hours of operation for the Salem Regional Visitor Center (2 New Liberty St.) effective November 2. The Visitor Center will now be open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am-5pm beginning on November 2. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/new-seasonal-hours-of-operation-and-new-programs-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/wharf-enhancements-2015.htm Thu, 03 Sep 2015 09:11:00 EST This fall the National Park Service will begin three separate projects to enhance the visitor experience along historic Derby and Central Wharves at Salem Maritime National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/wharf-enhancements-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/lady-maryland-visit.htm Thu, 30 Jul 2015 10:54:00 EST The 104' gaffe-rigged schooner "Lady Maryland" arrived at Salem Maritime National Historic Site earlier today for an impromptu overnight visit on Central Wharf. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/lady-maryland-visit.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/pedricks-recognition-painting-donation-2015.htm Tue, 21 Jul 2015 11:52:00 EST Leaders from the Corinthian Yacht Club, National Park Service Northeast Region and Salem Maritime National Historic Site recently gathered to recognize the successful preservation of the Pedrick Store House, a 1770 historic structure built in Marblehead, MA. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/pedricks-recognition-painting-donation-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2015-economic-impact-release.htm Thu, 23 Apr 2015 07:35:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 403,758 visitors to Salem Maritime National Historic Site in 2014 spent $22.6 million in communities near the park. That spending supported 336 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $31.8 million. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2015-economic-impact-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/superintendent-paul-deprey-announcement-2015.htm Wed, 15 Apr 2015 08:49:00 EST National Park Service (NPS) Northeast Regional Director Mike Caldwell has selected Paul DePrey as superintendent for Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Salem, Massachusetts and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site, located in Saugus, Massachusetts. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/superintendent-paul-deprey-announcement-2015.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/national-park-week-2015-encourages-everyone-to-find-your-park.htm Tue, 24 Mar 2015 05:42:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site joins parks, programs and partners across the country to encourage everyone to find their park and share their stories online at FindYourPark.com. Launched yesterday by the National Park Service and the National Park Foundation, Find Your Park is a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for its second century of service. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/national-park-week-2015-encourages-everyone-to-find-your-park.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/park-superintendent-departing-for-new-position.htm Wed, 14 Jan 2015 12:00:00 EST Michael Quijano-West, a 32 year National Park Service veteran, has been selected as the new program coordinator for the Park Planning and Special Studies Division of the Northeast Regional Office. Quijano-West's last day will be Saturday, January 17th. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/park-superintendent-departing-for-new-position.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/eight-parks-attend-pec-educator-workshop-at-sama.htm Thu, 18 Dec 2014 10:30:00 EST Earlier this month, 9 National Park Service staff, 4 teachers and 6 community partners involved in the Park for Every Classroom (PEC) program, gathered at Salem Maritime National Historic Site for a three-day workshop. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/eight-parks-attend-pec-educator-workshop-at-sama.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/change-in-visitor-center-days-of-operation-park-educator-wins-prestigious-award.htm Tue, 25 Nov 2014 09:37:00 EST The National Park Service is announcing a seasonal change to the days and hours of operation for the Salem Regional Visitor Center (2 New Liberty St.), effective December 1st, 2014. Maryann Zujewski wins Freeman Tilden Award. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/change-in-visitor-center-days-of-operation-park-educator-wins-prestigious-award.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2014-downrigging-weekend.htm Fri, 17 Oct 2014 12:03:00 EST Join the North Shore sailing community as we mark the end of the sailing season with Salem's first annual Downrigging Weekend on November 1-2nd, 2014. Join us for 6 public sails, 6 live demonstrations, 2 films, 3 Q&A sessions with captains, ship tours and more! https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2014-downrigging-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/fall-public-lecture-series-announced.htm Fri, 26 Sep 2014 14:45:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site, the History Department at Salem State University and Schooner Fame are proud to present a series of free public lectures beginning on Tuesday, September 30th. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/fall-public-lecture-series-announced.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/free-sails-and-public-tours-on-schooner-fame-and-ardelle-this-weekend.htm Wed, 10 Sep 2014 08:32:00 EST You'd be hard-pressed to find an easier, less-expensive way to get out into the winds and waves of the North Shore than aboard Schooner FAME or Schooner Ardelle this weekend. Both vessels are partnering with Salem Maritime National Historic Site to offer a free weekend of public sails, ship tours and history lessons on the War of 1812. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/free-sails-and-public-tours-on-schooner-fame-and-ardelle-this-weekend.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/national-park-service-98th-birthday.htm Mon, 25 Aug 2014 12:50:00 EST This week staff from Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites invite you to join them in celebrating the National Park Service's 98th birthday. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/national-park-service-98th-birthday.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/sama-recognition-2014.htm Mon, 16 Jun 2014 10:37:00 EST "Wonderful, excellent, a great park!" are just a few of the phrases visitors have used to describe Salem Maritime National Historic Site, recently featured in the "Best of New England" issue of Yankee Magazine. The 9-acre National Park site also earned a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor, the largest travel review site on the internet. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/sama-recognition-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-sets-sail-celebrates-4th-anniversary.htm Thu, 01 May 2014 10:53:00 EST Salem schoolchildren are enjoying the fourth year of a successful partnership between Salem Maritime National Historic Site and Schooner Fame benefitting 5th graders in Salem Public Schools. Salem Sets Sail is a collaborative curriculum-based education program that enables a long-standing goal of getting Salem schoolchildren out on the water to become reality. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/salem-sets-sail-celebrates-4th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/expanded-visitor-center-hours-national-park-week-2014.htm Fri, 18 Apr 2014 13:07:00 EST The National Park Service Regional Visitor Center in Salem (2 New Liberty St.) is expanding its hours of operation and will now be open daily 9AM - 5PM, beginning Monday April 21st, 2014. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/expanded-visitor-center-hours-national-park-week-2014.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/new-report-provides-valuable-insight-on-tourism-and-visitors-to-salem.htm Tue, 11 Mar 2014 08:46:00 EST Today the National Park Service and the University of Idaho released the “Salem Maritime National Historic Site Visitor Study,” a 118-page profile of tourism trends and visitors to Salem’s National Park site and the city of Salem. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/new-report-provides-valuable-insight-on-tourism-and-visitors-to-salem.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/great-salem-fire-lecture.htm Mon, 10 Mar 2014 07:35:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site and the History Department at Salem State University will co-host a free evening lecture by Dr. Jacob Remes title "Life and Labor in the AFtgermath of the Great Salem Fire" on Thursday, March 27, at the Salem Visitor Center (2 New Liberty Street) from7:30pm-9:00pm. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/great-salem-fire-lecture.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/economic-impact-release.htm Mon, 03 Mar 2014 10:51:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 767,649 visitors to Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site in 2012 spent $41.3 million in communities near the park. This visitor spending supported 559 jobs in the local area during the same period. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/economic-impact-release.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/upcoming-history-lectures-bring-fresh-perspectives-on-salems-past.htm Tue, 21 Jan 2014 06:26:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site and the History Department at Salem State University will co-host two separate history talks on Thursday, February 6 and Thursday, March 27, at the Salem Visitor Center (2 New Liberty Street) from 7:30pm-9:00pm. Both talks are free and open to the public. Doors open at 7:00pm. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/upcoming-history-lectures-bring-fresh-perspectives-on-salems-past.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/new-winter-hours-of-operation-at-the-salem-regional-visitor-center.htm Thu, 19 Dec 2013 12:02:00 EST The National Park Service is announcing a temporary change to the winter hours of operation for the Salem Regional Visitor Center (2 New Liberty St.). The Visitor Center will now be open Wednesday through Sunday, 10am – 5pm beginning on December 23rd, 2013. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/new-winter-hours-of-operation-at-the-salem-regional-visitor-center.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-mast-removal-2013.htm Fri, 08 Nov 2013 06:07:00 EST Portions of the forward and middle masts onboard the Friendship of Salem will be removed by a large crane on November 15th, 2013 as part of scheduled maintenance work. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-mast-removal-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/park-reopens-to-the-public.htm Thu, 17 Oct 2013 11:10:00 EST Salem Maritime and Saugus Iron Works National Historic Sites reopened to the public today. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/park-reopens-to-the-public.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/climate-change-lecture-series-2013.htm Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:23:00 EST Climate scientists, local residents and national park rangers will come together to discuss the impacts of climate change on New England communities as part of a free, public lecture series to begin on the evening of September 17th. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/climate-change-lecture-series-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/national-park-foundation-impact-grant-2013.htm Thu, 11 Jul 2013 08:28:00 EST The National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, is proud to award Salem Maritime National Historic Site a 2013 Impact Grant to support the launch of their Salem Schooner Camp education program. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/national-park-foundation-impact-grant-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/british-encampment-2103.htm Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:21:00 EST Salem Maritime National Historic Site and the Center for 18th Century Life at Minute Man National Historical Park are hosting an overnight British encampment at Salem Maritime on July 20 and 21, 2013 from 10AM to 4PM. The National Park Service has invited some of the best re-enactors in Massachusetts to portray General Gage, his staff, his troops, and the legislators and civilians that he met in Massachusetts in 1774. The two-day event is free and open to the public. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/british-encampment-2103.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-evening-program-2013.htm Fri, 10 May 2013 11:35:00 EST The captain and staff of the Friendship of Salem will present an illustrated outdoor program detailing the recent repairs and future maintenance plans for Friendship using photographs, blueprints and a “hands-on” tour of the major repair areas of the ship. This free, 90-minute program will be held on Derby Wharf beginning at 7pm on May 16th. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-evening-program-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/state-of-the-park-report-2013.htm Tue, 23 Apr 2013 07:33:00 EST Scientists, technicians and Salem Maritime National Historic Site managers have taken a long look at natural, cultural and historic resources in their care and summarized their findings in a first-of-its kind “State of the Park” report. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/state-of-the-park-report-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2013.htm Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:05:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/junior-ranger-day-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/peec-success-2013.htm Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:01:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/peec-success-2013.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/park-celebrates-75th-anniversary.htm Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:48:00 EST Celebratory musket fire and cheers will echo off the roofs and wharves of the Salem waterfront as America’s first National Historic Site celebrates its 75th anniversary this Sunday, March 17th 2013. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/park-celebrates-75th-anniversary.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/removal-of-non-historic-rigging-shed.htm Wed, 13 Mar 2013 12:05:00 EST The “Rigging Shed,” a non-historic wooden structure built in 1997, is scheduled to be demolished and removed from Central Wharf this Spring. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/removal-of-non-historic-rigging-shed.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/veterans-day-fee-free-2012.htm Fri, 09 Nov 2012 07:26:00 EST In honor of those that serve and have served in the United States military, national park units around the country, including Salem Maritime National Historic Site, will be offering everyone fee-free tours and programs during the Veterans Day weekend. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/veterans-day-fee-free-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/witch-calendar-lecture-2012.htm Wed, 03 Oct 2012 12:16:00 EST To commemorate the Salem Witch Trials, Salem resident and historian Timothy Kendall will present a free illustrated public lecture at 7pm on October 18th at the National Park Visitor Center (2 New Liberty St.). https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/witch-calendar-lecture-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/coast-for-every-classroom-release-2012.htm Fri, 10 Aug 2012 06:09:00 EST Last week twenty-two teachers from Salem and greater Essex County took part in “A Coast for Every Classroom,” a week-long professional development workshop promoting the value of place-based education programs for students. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/coast-for-every-classroom-release-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2012-salem-maritime-festival.htm Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:24:00 EST The 2012 Salem Maritime Festival, a celebration of “Ships, Sawdust, Sailors & Song,” will be held August 3-4, 2012 and hosted by the National Park Service on the historic wharves at Salem Maritime National Historic Site. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2012-salem-maritime-festival.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/access-to-friendship-in-2012.htm Thu, 21 Jun 2012 06:08:00 EST The second phase of repair work on Friendship of Salem, Salem Maritime National Historic Site’s tall ship, is currently underway at the ship’s berth on Derby Wharf. Friendship will not be participating in any sailing events this year due to ongoing work. Public access to Friendship will continue throughout the summer on a modified schedule as carpenters and engineers complete various maintenance projects aboard the ship. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/access-to-friendship-in-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-return-june-2012.htm Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:20:00 EST National Park Service Superintendent Michael Quijano-West announced today that Friendship of Salem is sailing home. "It is time to celebrate! Friendship is in the water and if the weather holds, we invite the community to join us Saturday, June 9th at 3pm on historic Derby Wharf to welcome her home." https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-return-june-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/derby-house-closure-2012.htm Fri, 01 Jun 2012 10:11:00 EST The Derby House, part of Salem Maritime National Historic Site, will be closed starting June 18th, 2012 for historic preservation work and maintenance. The work will continue throughout most of 2012, with a completion date to-be-determined. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/derby-house-closure-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/military-pass-announcement.htm Tue, 15 May 2012 08:36:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/military-pass-announcement.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/national-park-week-2012.htm Mon, 23 Apr 2012 09:26:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/national-park-week-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/polish-book-launch-2012.htm Fri, 20 Apr 2012 10:59:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/polish-book-launch-2012.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/economic-impact-report-released.htm Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:16:00 EST A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that visitors to Salem Maritime National Historic Site spent $52.1 million in Salem and adjacent communities in 2010. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/economic-impact-report-released.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/visitorcentertempclosure.htm Tue, 14 Dec 2010 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/visitorcentertempclosure.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/firstbloomrelease.htm Thu, 27 May 2010 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/firstbloomrelease.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/stormdamagemar2010.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:00:00 EST The storms on February 25 and March 13-15, 2010, caused damage to Derby Wharf https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/stormdamagemar2010.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendshipreturn.htm Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:00:00 EST Friendship of Salem is due to return to its home on Derby Wharf on Sunday, November 22. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendshipreturn.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/americabestideasummercamp.htm Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:00:00 EST 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." https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/americabestideasummercamp.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/peacemakervisit.htm Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:00:00 EST Salem Maritime welcomes the sailing vessel <i>Peacemaker</i> to Central Wharf, August 19-25 https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/peacemakervisit.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendshiprepairs.htm Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:00:00 EST An update on the ongoing repairs to FRIENDSHIP OF SALEM. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendshiprepairs.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/july42009.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST Salem is set for the Fourth. Press release from the office of Mayor Kim Driscoll. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/july42009.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/feefreeweekends2009.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:00:00 EST 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.  https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/feefreeweekends2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/juniorrangerday2009.htm Tue, 14 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/juniorrangerday2009.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/firstbloomgrant.htm Mon, 06 Apr 2009 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/firstbloomgrant.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2008-photo-contest.htm Fri, 28 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2008-photo-contest.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2008-2009winterhours.htm Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:00:00 EST Salem Maritime announces new tour schedules for December-February, 2008-2009. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/2008-2009winterhours.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/timberframingrelease.htm Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST On October 4, 2008, master carpenter James Whidden and architect Mathew Cummings will demonstrate traditional timber framing techniques on historic Derby Wharf. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/timberframingrelease.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/frameup.htm Wed, 03 Sep 2008 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/frameup.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/maritimefestival2008release.htm Tue, 15 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST The 20th annual Salem Maritime Festival features an exciting music lineup from all over New England. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/maritimefestival2008release.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/centennialvoyage.htm Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:00:00 EST Salem Maritime NHS's tall ship <i>Friendship</i> visited Boothbay Harbor, Maine as part of a Centennial Challenge program https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/centennialvoyage.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/mottaward.htm Fri, 21 Mar 2008 20:00:00 EST <I>Friendship</I> captain James Fox was honored at the 21st Annual Governor’s Conference https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/mottaward.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/photocontest2008.htm Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:00:00 EST The winning photographs from the 2007 Essex Heritage Photography Contest are now on display in the National Park Service Regional Visitor Center https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/photocontest2008.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/ornament.htm Mon, 10 Dec 2007 19:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/ornament.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/1812marines.htm Sun, 21 Oct 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/1812marines.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/citizenship2007.htm Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST Thirty-six new United States citizens were sworn in at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Monday in an outdoor ceremony. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/citizenship2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/citizen2007.htm Sat, 15 Sep 2007 20:00:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/citizen2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/trailsandsails2007.htm Fri, 31 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/trailsandsails2007.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/centennialrelease.htm Sun, 26 Aug 2007 20:00:00 EST 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 https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/centennialrelease.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/maritimefestivalschooner.htm Mon, 23 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST The historic schooner <I>Lettie G. Howard</I> will be visiting Salem from New York City for the Salem Maritime Festival https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/maritimefestivalschooner.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/maritimefestival.htm Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST The 19th Annual Salem Maritime Festival runs from 10 a.m. to dusk, Aug. 4, at Salem Maritime National Historic Site, 193 Derby St. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/maritimefestival.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendshiprig.htm Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:00:00 EST For the first time in its 11-year existence, the replica tall ship FRIENDSHIP OF SALEM is carrying a full set of sails. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendshiprig.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/paradeofsail.htm Fri, 29 Jun 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/paradeofsail.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-departs-salem.htm Fri, 18 May 2007 20:00:00 EST Salem’s tall ship <i>Friendship of Salem</i> departs Derby Wharf at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Monday, May 21 for routine inspections and maintenance in Fairhaven, MA https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/friendship-departs-salem.htm https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/jrambassador.htm Sun, 29 Apr 2007 20:00:00 EST 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. https://www.nps.gov/sama/learn/news/jrambassador.htm