From Destination Salem After a long tough winter due to the pandemic, many restaurants and businesses in Salem, Massachusetts will reopen their doors for the season on Thursday, April 1. Tourist attractions such as the Witch History Museum, Witch Dungeon Museum, The Witchery, Salem Art Gallery, and Witch Pix Costume Studio will welcome in-person visitors for the first time since November. Also opening

The first annual Salem Ancestry Days weekend will begin with a land blessing by members of the Massachusett tribe and include live chats with genealogists, walking tours, and virtual programming. Salem Ancestry Days will take place April 30-May 3, and programming is being hosted by the City of Salem Witch House, Essex Heritage, New England Genealogy American Ancestors, Salem Athenaeum,

From Destination Salem When people consider Salem, Massachusetts during colonial times, they often think of the infamous Witch Trials, and with the exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), The Salem Witch Trials 1692, closing on April 4, the timing is perfect to consider a 17th-century visit to Salem virtually or in person. Right around the corner from PEM, the Salem Witch

From Destination Salem While many traditional holiday events are not taking place this year, the holiday season in Salem is finding new ways to be festive and bright. The city offers opportunities to enjoy the magic of the season with a stroll along Essex Street Pedestrian Mall to take in the seasonal outdoor holiday light displays and admire the shop

From Destination Salem It’s time to grab some popcorn and snacks and watch some Halloween-inspired movies featuring the city of Salem on the big (or whatever size your tablet or television) screen. New this season is Hubie Halloween, Adam Sandler’s latest movie, filmed in downtown Salem. The story takes place in the Witch City and includes footage from 2019’s Haunted Happenings as well as scenes

from Destination Salem Each October, Salem, Massachusetts, is an international destination for tourists looking to immerse themselves in its rich history. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the fall of 2020 will look a lot different in Salem than other years, however, there are many ways in which visitors can experience a rich, cultural visit. It is a great time to be

Destination Salem has launched a new mobile app to provide visitors and residents with comprehensive information about exploring Salem to access the latest information. This new app features news, business listings, educational content, maps, and location-based notifications. The mobile app was created by Aloompa. “This year, as we are closely monitoring the safety guidelines set forth by the City of Salem

A fantastic ribbon cutting hosted by the Salem chamber to welcome the all-new to Pickering Wharf in Salem Ma. Photos by Creative Collective

Celebrate genealogy, immigration, and ancestral connections to Salem, Massachusetts, during a weekend of lectures, research, and events Salem, MA – Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate their ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem, Massachusetts during the first annual Salem Ancestry Days celebration, which will be held May 1-4, 2020. The weekend will feature lectures, tours, research opportunities, and information on

On a dreary and grey day in Salem Ma. The Friendship returned to the Salem Maritime Historic Site at Derby Wharf to large crowds despite the unpredictable New England weather. Photos by Creative Collective.