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The Salem Historical Society collaborates with others in the support, development and sponsorship of key events helping to promote Salem’s history. We are involved with events such as the annual re-enactment of Salem’s resistance to the British during the Revolutionary War - Leslie’s Retreat, the newly conceived Ancestry Days, the First Day Walk and Lecture. We participate in the annual Essex Heritage Trails and Sails weekends as well as Historic Salem’s Christmas in Salem and many other events throughout the year. Check Destination Salem’s website, linked below, for a complete calendar of events happening in Salem.

DESTINATION SALEM
The Office of Tourism & Cultural Affairs for Salem, Massachusetts

Check Destination Salem’s website for up a to date calendar of events happening in Salem. As the official destination marketing organization for the City of Salem, Destination Salem cooperatively markets Salem as one of Massachusetts’ best destinations for families, couples, domestic and international travelers who are seeking an authentic New England experience, cultural enrichment, American history, fine dining, unique shopping and fun. The organization is a nonprofit, public-private partnership funded by both the City of Salem and the businesses that invest in advertising in the annual Salem City Guide & Map and the annual Guide to Haunted Happenings https://www.salem.org/.

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4th OF JULY

Saturday, July 4, 2026
9:00 AM 10:00 AM 09:00 10:00

Salem Common (map)

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You are hereby summoned to Salem Common at 9:00 a.m. for the reading of the Declaration of Independence!

Flutist: Jordan Santiago, SCNA Welcome and Introductions: Milo Martinez, SCNA SCNA Proclamation: City Council President Alice Merkl Honored Speaker: Lt. Governor Kimberly Driscoll Reading of the Declaration: Jonathan Streff and Diana Dunlap

“America the Beautiful” Performed by SHS Students and Witch Pitch Performers Frances Jones and Kaitlin Modaff Closing: Milo Martinez, SCNA

Refreshements from Coffee Time Bake Shop Donations Appreciate

Salem Historical Society is a nonprofit organization recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS under Section 501(c)3

All donations to Salem Historical Society are tax-deductible

EVENTS

EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

DESTINATION SALEMThe Office of Tourism & Cultural Affairs for Salem, Massachusetts

UPCOMING EVENTS

4th OF JULY

DESTINATION SALEM
The Office of Tourism & Cultural Affairs for Salem, Massachusetts