Ancestry Days: Visualizing 1692 Salem

The Daniels House 1 Daniels St, Salem, MA, United States

Explore 1692 Salem with an Architectural Historian for Salem Ancestry Days. We’ll take a tour of The Daniels House, an original 1667 mansion, to understand their architecture before walking around Salem’s oldest neighborhood to see how echoes of the frontier environment survive today.

Preservation Roadshow!

First Church 316 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

Consult with experts about how best to preserve and store your family photographs, books, and documents–for free! Visitors are invited to bring items (or photographs of them) for review. Hosted by the Phillips Library at the Peabody Essex Museum, in collaboration with American Ancestors/New England Historic Genealogical Society. Walk-ins are welcome.

Getting Started in Family History

First Church 316 Essex Street, Salem, MA, United States

Learn how to get started with your family history research. Hear about first steps and go-to resources.

Salem’s Remond Family: The Next Generations’ Connections to Newport & Providence

Hamilton Hall 9 Chestnut Street, Salem, United States

Join Hamilton Hall and Harmony Grove Cemetery for a joint Salem Ancestry Days event on Sunday, April 23 at 4:00PM. This lecture explores the genealogy and legacy of prominent 19th- and 20th-century African-American New England families. Our speakers are Theresa Guzman Stokes and Keith Stokes of the 1696 Heritage Group. The Stokes will together draw connections between descendants of Salem’s Remond family and ... Read More

PEM Pals May

Peabody Essex Museum

Friday, May 5, 2023 from 10:30-11:30 am Included with admission Join us for a special reading of Buko by Jennifer Estacio, followed by a hands-on activity inspired by the book! Designed for children (5 and under) and their caregivers, PEM Pals aims to engage and excite all of the senses through books, movement, music, art and hands-on activities. Held once ... Read More

Wonder Kids’ Art Days

Artists’ Row New Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

Easy art-making for the under 5 crowd

Salem Arts Festival 2023

Downtown Salem MA

Art and creativity heal and connect our community. Join us as we celebrate 15 years of celebrating local creators. Arts and Culture are an integral part of day-to-day life in Salem. This annual festival has become a source of pride and revenue for hundreds of creative professionals and a major economic boost to the local community, with over 7500 attendees ... Read More

free

Salem Arts Festival 2023

Downtown Salem MA

Art and creativity heal and connect our community. Join us as we celebrate 15 years of celebrating local creators. Arts and Culture are an integral part of day-to-day life in Salem. This annual festival has become a source of pride and revenue for hundreds of creative professionals and a major economic boost to the local community, with over 7500 attendees ... Read More

free

Salem Arts Festival 2023

Downtown Salem MA

Art and creativity heal and connect our community. Join us as we celebrate 15 years of celebrating local creators. Arts and Culture are an integral part of day-to-day life in Salem. This annual festival has become a source of pride and revenue for hundreds of creative professionals and a major economic boost to the local community, with over 7500 attendees ... Read More

free

Magical Store Experiences

The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, Salem, MA, United States

Make your visit to The Good Witch of Salem’s shop memorable by booking one of our “Magical Experiences!” Choose from our Witch Transformations or our in-store Potion Brewing Experience. Each activity is led by our Witch Apprentices.

Magical Store Experiences

The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, Salem, MA, United States

Make your visit to The Good Witch of Salem’s shop memorable by booking one of our “Magical Experiences!” Choose from our Witch Transformations or our in-store Potion Brewing Experience. Each activity is led by our Witch Apprentices.

Stop In For A Spell Broom Decorating

The Good Witch of Salem 2 North Street, Salem, MA, United States

Fly into The Good Witch and Stay for a Spell! Decorate a magical broom with craft tape, stickers, ribbon, tulle and a charm. Drop Ins begin at store opening and end 30 minutes before closing and are offered on a first come, first serve basis. Purchase online or pay in store.