History

Revolution 250 Salem Tour

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his...

Revolution 250 Salem Tour

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his...

Meet &; Greet + Book Signing with Leanna Renee Hieber

Meet Leanna Renee Hieber and get your signed copy of A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN. From Lizzie Borden to the haunted rooms of Sarah Winchester’s mansion, this book explores the history behind America’s female ghosts. A HAUNTED HISTORY OF INVISIBLE WOMEN examines how we talk about women, alive and dead, it’s real history, real women, real ghosts.

Revolution 250 Salem Tour

Everyone knows Salem for the 1692 Witchcraft Trials, but did you know that Salem made significant contributions to the American Revolution? The shot heard round the world almost happened here, we were known for our Privateers (legal Pirates), who were the most successful against the British, and British Governor General Thomas Gage encountered some of his biggest challenges to his...

Hawthorne and His Novel Tour

Experience the house tour as it was described by Salem author Nathaniel Hawthorne in his 1851 novel The House of the Seven Gables. An old Salem mansion that is haunted by a family curse, mysterious deaths, and ghosts of its past. As Hawthorne wrote, “Shall we never get rid of this past, it lies upon the present like a giants...

Sam Mihara: Memories of Injustice

When Sam Mihara was nine years old, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. Soon after, Sam and his family were forced from their San Francisco home and moved to a desolate prison camp in Wyoming. They were among 120,000 Japanese Americans from the West Coast unjustly imprisoned by the US government due to widespread fear, racial prejudice, and a failure of political...

Family Paddle

Create lasting memories with a family adventure on the water! Our Salem Family Paddles are designed for families of all ages, combining easy paddling, fun games, and light instruction in a safe, supportive setting. Explore Salem’s scenic harbor together while learning new skills and spotting seabirds, boats, and coastal landmarks. With experienced guides leading the way, it’s the perfect way...

Salem Discovery Paddle Tours

Embark on a serene paddleboard or kayak journey along the enchanting coastlines of Salem and Beverly Harbors, where each stroke of your paddle unveils narratives ranging from historic naval battles to the infamous witch trials, echoing the vibrant past of what was once the world’s busiest trading port. Age 16+

Salem Discovery Paddle Tours

Embark on a serene paddleboard or kayak journey along the enchanting coastlines of Salem and Beverly Harbors, where each stroke of your paddle unveils narratives ranging from historic naval battles to the infamous witch trials, echoing the vibrant past of what was once the world’s busiest trading port.

Family Paddle

Create lasting memories with a family adventure on the water! Our Salem Family Paddles are designed for families of all ages, combining easy paddling, fun games, and light instruction in a safe, supportive setting. Explore Salem’s scenic harbor together while learning new skills and spotting seabirds, boats, and coastal landmarks. With experienced guides leading the way, it’s the perfect way...

Salem Discovery Paddle Tours

Embark on a serene paddleboard or kayak journey along the enchanting coastlines of Salem and Beverly Harbors, where each stroke of your paddle unveils narratives ranging from historic naval battles to the infamous witch trials, echoing the vibrant past of what was once the world’s busiest trading port. Age 16+

Salem Discovery Paddle Tours

Embark on a serene paddleboard or kayak journey along the enchanting coastlines of Salem and Beverly Harbors, where each stroke of your paddle unveils narratives ranging from historic naval battles to the infamous witch trials, echoing the vibrant past of what was once the world’s busiest trading port.