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THE SALEM HISTORY SOCIETY
A nonprofit organization
A new-model historical society in a deep-rooted town
SALEM, MASSACHUSETTS
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Category: PHOTOGRAPHS & VISUAL
Contact: Essex Image Vault -- Christine Michelini--Photo Reproduction & Archives Manager
A place to find photos of Salem and Essex County's past...
"For years -- more than a hundred years, in some cases -- the photographs showcased
here have been stored with greatest care in the archives of numerous museums and
historical societies.
... Essex Image Vault offers researchers, genealogists, designers, and anyone who appreciates art the opportunity to view and purchase prints of some of the most extraordinary historic pictures in existence
of the Essex County, Massachusetts area and beyond.
Even as they offer valuable documentation of a moment in time, the images selected for Essex Image Vault stand alone as artistic objects..."
Peabody Essex Museum
Salem, MA 01970
978-745-9500 ext. 3232--800-745-4054 ext. 3232
FAX: 978-740-3633
A nonprofit site that promotes Salem. It offers short essays about Salem and Salem people. It also has facts, trivia, "two fun quizzes," lots of photos, artwork and a photo gallery of Salem architecture spanning parts of five centuries
Harmony Grove Cemetery (No Web Presence)
P.O. Box 865, Salem, MA 01970 (978) 745-0799
HSI's mission is to ensure that the historic resources of Salem, which are the key to its identity, its quality of life, and its economic vitality, are preserved for future generations and that new development complements the historic character of the city.
P.O. Box 8655, Salem, MA 01970
The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street Salem, MA 01970
Phone Number: (978) 744-0991 Fax Number: (978) 741-4350 E-mail Address: info@7gables.org
When you arrive at The House of the Seven Gables - which constitutes its own national historic district on The National Register of Historic places - professional guides will warmly greet you for an unforgettable historical experience. Outside, spectacular seaside gardens await you....
....The House of the Seven Gables inspired author Nathaniel Hawthorne to write his legendary novel of the same name.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site 160 Derby Street Salem, MA 01970
Visitor Information: Regional Visitor Center (978) 740-1650
Visitor Information: Salem Maritime National Historic Site (978) 740-1660
Salem Massachusetts was once one of the most important ports in the nation. The historic buildings, wharves, and reconstructed tall ship at Salem Maritime tell the stories of the sailors, Revolutionary War Privateers, and merchants who brought the riches of the Far East to America.
310 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 voice (978) 744-8815
Email: info@corwinhouse.org
The Witch House, a property of the City of Salem Park and Recreation Department,
is a historic site offering public tours, educational programs, and historical interpretation.
It is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the social history and material culture of the seventeenth century,
as well as providing information about the Salem witchcraft trials of 1692 and their connection to the house's long-time owner, Judge Jonathan Corwin.
The Witch House, which is listed on the National Register,
is the only home standing in modern-day Salem
with direct ties to the witchcraft trials of 1692.
Category: BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS
Cornerstone Books
A WONDERFUL BOOKSTORE WITH FIRST-CLASS SERVICE, SELECTIONS...AND PEOPLE!
45 Lafayette Street, Salem, Massachusetts. 978-744-1831
CORNERSTONE BOOKS GENEROUSLY
DONATES SPACE TO THE SALEM HISTORY SOCIETY
FOR OUR MEETINGS.
Salem's full-service bookstore, a dedicated community partner,
and winner of a Best of Boston 2008 award for community service/best bookstore.
A top-notch collection of books (including local authors and local history).
Plus, it's a beautiful store, comfy seats, a lovely cafe with a fireplace, great aesthetics...just plain classy.
Booksignings, book clubs, events and activities for children, movies, music...
Derby Square Bookstore
(Read the description posted on Boston Open Guides-pretty accurate...)
* Telephone: (978) 745-8804
* Address: 215 Essex Street, Salem, MA
Category: NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES
Category: PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND PERFORMANCES
Jim & Maggi Dalton, Singing String Music
Understanding History Thru Music ™
Concerts, Workshops & Residencies
Specialists in 19th- & Early 20th-Century Music From Parlor and Stage
American & Celtic Traditions *** Period Instruments *** Historically-Informed Performance
Address: Singing String Music *** 203 Washington St. #263, Salem MA 01970
CINEMASALEM
978-744-1400 One East India Square, Salem, Massachusetts.
(Located in the pedestrian mall, across from the Peabody-Essex Museum.
CinemaSalem
shows great, first-run movies, has fun special events, and sends the most amusing and cheerful email newsletter you'll ever read.
Upcoming Showtimes can be found here: CINEMASALEM SHOWTIMES
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