History of St. Peter’s Church in Salem, Massachusetts
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church is a historic church in Salem and was the first Anglican church in the city. It is built on land donated in 1733 by local merchant… Read more »
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History of East India Marine Hall in Salem, Massachusetts
East India Marine Hall is a museum building in Salem, Mass constructed by the East India Marine Society in 1825. The hall was constructed to house the society’s collection of… Read more »
History of Pioneer Village in Salem, Massachusetts
Pioneer Village, also known as Salem 1630: Pioneer Village, is a living history museum that depicts life in Salem in the 17th century. The museum, which is owned by the… Read more »
The Great Salem Fire of 1914
The Great Salem Fire of 1914 was a large fire that took place in Salem, Massachusetts on June 25, 1914. The fire killed three people and injured 60 people. In… Read more »
History of Winter Island in Salem, Massachusetts
Winter Island is an island connected by a causeway to Salem Neck in Salem, Massachusetts. The island is 38 acres in size, is ½ mile long and is located on… Read more »