Salem 101: General History Tour

Schedule

Fri, 16 Aug, 2024 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

8 Central St | Salem, MA

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Discover Salem's incredible 400 year history as a great seaport, important revolutionary city and home of the 1692 Witchcraft Trials.
About this Event

Discover why Salem is the true birthplace of the USA. Explore four centuries of Salem’s remarkable history from its illustrious founding in 1626, to its place as a thriving 21st century city. We'll tell you about the witch trials that made Salem infamous, but there is so much more. Explore Salem’s critical role in the American Revolution, how it led the great Age of Sail to become the #1 seaport in America from 1790-1812, and all about the many important and famous people who’ve called Salem home.

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8 Central St, 8 Central Street, Salem, United States

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USD 21.77 to USD 31.64

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