Pickering Lecture Series: Pickering’s Salem in the 18th Century

Discover 18th-century Salem through the lives of the Pickering Family, as their home witnessed a century of transformation. This lecture explores how Salem evolved from a provincial port town into a hub of revolution, commerce, and global connections, while the Pickerings navigated the tides of independence, politics, and daily life. See how one family’s story offers a unique window into the forces that shaped both Salem and the new American nation. Chowder and soup will be served.