Salem Trip Overview
Dive deep into the centuries long history of Salem, Massachusetts. See important landmarks, including the Witch House, Hamilton Hall and historic Chestnut Street. Learn about Salem’s people and their contributions to the national story from Puritans to Patriots. This tour includes but is not just the history of the Salem Witch Trials.
More than that, listen to riveting accounts, anecdotes and interesting facts about a storied New England seaport. A history woven from its beginnings as Naumkeag, a summer settlement of Native People, to Salem as the center of the North American spice trade. This tour is perfect for someone looking for a broader view of local history on a walking tour.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Salem, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Salem, Massachusetts, United States
Dive deep into the centuries long history of Salem, Massachusetts. See important landmarks, including the Witch House, Hamilton Hall and historic Chestnut Street. Learn about Salem’s people and their contributions to the national story from Puritans to Patriots. This tour includes but is not just the history of the Salem Witch Trials.
More than that, listen to riveting accounts, anecdotes and interesting facts about a storied New England seaport. A history woven from its beginnings as Naumkeag, a summer settlement of Native People, to Salem as the center of the North American spice trade. This tour is perfect for someone looking for a broader view of local history on a walking tour.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Salem Witch Trials Memorial, Charter St., Salem, MA 01970
The Essex county crisis of witchcrafts of 1692 with be contextualized with the larger events of the time. The Burial Point, Salem’s oldest graveyard is closed for historic preservation.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Salem Old Town Hall, 32 Derby Sq, Salem, MA 01970-3704
Discover Salem’s history as the center of the North American spice trade and it’s Canton trade.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hamilton Hall, 9 Chestnut St Enter through door on Cambridge Street, Salem, MA 01970-3107
Visit Stately Chestnut Street and hear the story of the Assembly hall named after General Alexander Hamilton.
This is a popular and historic North Shore wedding venue.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pickering House, 18 Broad St, Salem, MA 01970-3144
Discover the story of the Pickering family that lived in the house that John built from 1660 until 1998.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ropes Mansion, 318 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3257
It’s not just for Hocus Pocus fans but a house with a storied past.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Witch House, 310 1/2 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3257
How did The Witch House get it’s name? Also a discussion about apotropaic or folk traditional magic and it’s place in daily New England life.
Duration: 10 minutes
