Salem Armory Visitor Center

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2 New Liberty Street
Salem, MA 01970 United States Get Directions
Website https://essexheritage.org/rev250/venue/salem-regional-visitor-center/

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    • “American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston, 1800–1840, and Its Legacy” Lecture

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Armory Visitor Center  

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

    Judge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolution. Learn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine...

    “American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston, 1800–1840, and Its Legacy” Lecture

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Armory Visitor Center  

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

    Judge William G. Young explores how Salem and Boston maritime conflicts (1800–1840) shaped early American admiralty law post Revolution. Learn about the establishment of American Admiralty Law in Salem and Boston following the American Revolution, tracing how early 19th-century maritime conflicts in these port cities shaped the development of American jurisprudence. The lecture will examine...

    “Hannah in Context: What Really Happened, and Why Did it Matter?” Lecture

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Armory Visitor Center  

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

    Captain Michael Rutstein recounts the events leading to the battle between schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus, Oct. 1775. Join Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle between the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775. He will walk us step by step through the engagement...

    • “‘The Spirit of Privateering Prevails Here’: Essex County’s Revolutionary War at Sea” Lecture

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Armory Visitor Center  

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

    Join Dr. Emily Murphy as she discusses Essex County’s Revolutionary War at Sea We all learn about the land battles that began the American Revolution but less is known about...

    Free

    • “The Fisherman’s Cause: Atlantic Commerce and Maritime Dimensions of the American Revolution” Lecture

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Armory Visitor Center  

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

    As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence, join us for Conflict & Community: Salem, Essex County, and the American Revolution — a dynamic series of programs exploring...

    Free

    • “General John Glover: Unsung Hero of the Revolution” Lecture and Performance

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Armory Visitor Center  

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

    Join us for a memorable evening of music, history, and conversation celebrating the life, military service, and lasting legacy of one of the American Revolution's most celebrated — and often overlooked — figures. The evening kicks off with a rousing performance by Scurvy Fellows Indeed, a spirited crew of 18th-century privateers who will entertain with...

    Free

    Elephants and Sweet Treats: A Storytime of Salem Firsts!

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Armory Visitor Center  

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

    Did you know that Salem had the first elephant to ever set foot in America? It’s true! Join us and the Salem Public Library at the Salem Armory Visitor Center for a storytime of Salem firsts – we’ll be reading books, playing games, making a craft, and enjoying a sweet treat at the end. This...

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    A Sailor’s Life: Food & Medicine

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Armory Visitor Center  

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

    Step into the world of 18th-century sailors and discover how crews survived long voyages at sea. In this hands-on program, kids will learn what sailors ate, how they kept food from spoiling, and what they did when someone got sick at sea. Become part of a “crew,” choose supplies for your ship, try salting green...

    • The Great Debate Part 2: Patriots & Loyalists

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Armory Visitor Center  

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

    The year is 1775—tensions with the British Crown are rising, and one question is on every colonist’s mind: Would you fight for independence as a Patriot or remain loyal to...

    $15.00

    • “By the First Ship from Salem:” The Voyage of the Schooner Quero, April 28, 1775.

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Salem Armory Visitor Center  

    Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA

    Salem Maritime National Historic Site is telling the story of a key but lesser-known voyage across the Atlantic Ocean 250 years ago to deliver news of rebellion in Massachusetts. In April 1775, after the Battles of Lexington and Concord, the race was on to control the narrative of the rebellion. Leaving from Derby Wharf onboard...

    free

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