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Salem Maritime Festival 2025: Experience Salem’s Maritime Heritage
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

Salem Heritage Days 2025 Brings Essex County Together
Every August, something magical happens in Salem. Furthermore, neighbors become friends, strangers share stories, and our entire region discovers what community truly means. Salem Heritage Days 2025 returns from August 2 to 10, featuring over 40 gatherings designed to bring Essex County together. Moreover, this isn’t just another festival—it’s a homecoming for everyone who calls our region home. Creating Spaces





