WALKING TOURS
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Myths & MisconceptionsThe Salem Witch Trials occurred over 300 years ago. It has been dramatized in books, movies, and tv shows. Sometimes the real history can get lost in the storytelling.
This tour seeks to uncover the myths, and debunk any misconceptions you might have about the Salem Witch Trials. This walking tour lasts approximately 1 hour, and includes stops at the Witch Trials Memorial, and the site of the original 17th century Jail. Adults: $12 Seniors (62+): $10 Children (6-16): $9 Under 6 FREE To book a private tour during the off season please email kathrynr@essexheritage.org (Private tours must be booked with at least 72 hours notice and are subject to availability. Tours of 5 or less people will be a $60 minimum, any groups over 5 people will be the standard rate) |
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Tragedy & Triumph: True Tales from Salem's Past
Founded in 1626, Salem, Massachusetts is best known for the tragic Witch Hysteria of 1692. But with almost 400 years of history to explore, being one of America’s oldest cities means there is more than just one story to tell!
The two-time capital of Massachusetts, Salem has been both the wealthiest place in the nation and an economically depressed pile of ashes. From allegations of black masses to America’s first deliveries of black pepper, Salem’s seen it all! A central port in the new world, this city has received objects, artifacts, and cold hard cash from all over the globe, prompting the creation of America’s oldest museum. Dark and terrifying legends of this place sprang from the minds of such literary greats as Nathaniel Hawthorne and H.P. Lovecraft. Equally amazing are the true tales of the sensational murder of Captain White, an absurd encounter with British soldiers during the American Revolution, and the long and sordid career of Reverend Cotton Mather. Plus… there was the witch thing. Join a Victorian costumed guide through the streets of Salem, old and new, and discover the True Tales of Salem's Past. This tour lasts 75-80 minutes. Adults: $16 Seniors/Students: $14 Children (6-16): $10 Under 6: FREE |
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Salem and The Sea: A Walking Tour of Salem Maritime National Historic SiteHear the fascinating story of this port community and its people, their connections to the sea, the endeavors that made this place a global center for the trade of goods and ideas, and what that trade meant for the social and physical landscape of Salem.
Join historian Donald Friary for a 45-minute walking tour of the Salem Maritime National Historic Park. This tour will introduce visitors to the working waterfront in the Great Age of Sail and to the great merchants, ship captains, mariners, and widows who lived close by so that they could observe all the maritime activity that made Salem a major American port. Derby Wharf and its shops and ships and the Custom House tell the story of maritime activity that in one year enabled Salem to collect more U. S. customs revenue than any other American port. Adults: $15 Children (6-16): $10 Under 6: FREE |
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Grand Mansions and Everyday Workshops: The Buildings at Salem Maritime National Historic SiteThe buildings that line Salem Harbor represent centuries of architectural evolution, the disparities between the working waterfront and those who benefited from the created wealth, and the variety of structural needs to maintain a thriving port city.
Join historian Donald Friary for a 45-minute walking tour of the Salem Maritime National Historic Park. This tour will introduce visitors to the wharves and buildings of the working waterfront in the Great Age of Sail and to the dwellings of the great merchants, ship captains, mariners, and widows who lived close by. Adults: $15 Children (6-16): $10 Under 6: FREE |
