Teller of Tales Tours

Teller of Tales Tours

Teller of Tales Tours | Historical Walking Tours & Legacy Storytelling | Salem, MA

About Us

Teller of Tales Tours is owned by Stephanie Clements, a storyteller and end-of-life doula with nearly a decade of experience guiding historical tours. Stephanie specializes in bringing Salem’s rich maritime history to life through engaging and thoughtful storytelling, drawing from her educational background at Salve Regina University and Wheelock College. Her passion lies in revealing the fascinating stories that often get overshadowed by Salem’s more famous witch trial history—particularly the swashbuckling world of pirates, privateers, and seafaring adventures that shaped this coastal city.

Our Services

We offer immersive guided walking tours where history comes alive through costumed character performances, plus compassionate legacy storytelling services that help individuals preserve their life stories for loved ones.

Salem’s maritime past unfolds through original tours written and performed by Stephanie, each focusing on different aspects of the city’s seafaring heritage. From tales of daring privateers to haunted shorelines, these theatrical experiences make history accessible, entertaining, and unforgettable.

Core Offerings

• Pirates & Privateers Tours (as the Wicked Wench of the East)
• Great Age of Sail & Hawthorne’s Tales (as Susannah Ingersoll)
• Mooncusser’s Haunted Maritime History
• Witch Trials of 1692 (from a Sea Witch’s perspective)
• Legacy Storytelling Services for hospice and assisted living clients

Specialty Services/Features

Experience the magic of storytelling that honors both Salem’s maritime legacy and personal life stories.

• Original historical research and character development
• Trauma-informed storytelling approach
• End-of-life doula training and compassion
• Legacy project creation for families
• Multilingual capabilities (French fluent, Italian conversational)

Maritime History Focus

Salem’s rich maritime history is often overshadowed by the Witch Trials of 1692, but there is so much more to discover. Research suggests that pirate trials in 1690, involving the same magistrates from the witch trials, may have actually helped ignite the hysteria that followed. Through theatrical tours and authentic storytelling, Stephanie brings this overlooked history to life while honoring the human stories behind historical events.

Beyond tours, the legacy storytelling services reflect Stephanie’s calling to work with individuals nearing the end of life, helping them create meaningful keepsakes for loved ones. This work combines her passion for storytelling with her training as an end-of-life doula, offering families a way to preserve precious memories and stories.

Highlights

• Featured on ABC News, in Aruba, and promoted by Vogue
• Completed End-of-Life Doula training through University of Vermont
• Offers both entertaining tours for visitors and meaningful legacy work
• Specializes in making history fun, accessible, and unforgettable
• Creates personal legacy projects including memory books and audio recordings

Contact

Location

Salem, MA

Connect

• Phone: (617) 356-7894
• Email: telleroftales.salem@gmail.com
• Instagram: @telleroftales.salemma

Guided walking tours in costume, infused with truth, theatrics, and heart—where history meets storytelling and every tale has a soul.

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