Mark your calendars for an unforgettable day of maritime adventure! The Salem Maritime Festival 2025 returns on Saturday, August 9th, from 11 AM to 4:30 PM at Salem Maritime National Historic Site on Derby Street. This free family event promises cardboard boat races, tall ship tours, historic building explorations, and countless activities celebrating Salem’s rich seafaring past. As one of

When maritime history meets community spirit, remarkable things happen. The recent Baker’s Island Light restoration project proves this perfectly. Additionally, this $30,000 preservation effort has saved one of America’s oldest lighthouses from structural decline. Through generous donations and expert craftsmanship, Essex Heritage has completed critical masonry work on the 1820 lighthouse. Furthermore, the project addressed urgent needs in both the

Calling all ice cream lovers in Salem! The Ice Scream Bowl is back and ready to delight your taste buds. Prepare to dive into the finest ice cream offerings from the North Shore. The event is slated for Wednesday, August 9, on the Salem Common, from 6:00-7:30 p.m., regardless of weather conditions. This much-loved annual event, part of Salem’s Heritage