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Salem Weekend At A Glance: April 30-May 2, 2021
The Salem State theatre department presents The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project.
March 26, 2021
Friday, April 30
all-day
Salem Ancestry Days
Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate their ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem, Massachusetts during the first annual Salem Ancestry Days celebration, which will be held April 30-May 3, 2021. The weekend will feature lectures, tours, research opportunities, and information on the people who connect us all to Salem.
salemancestry.org
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“I Cast Iron Because…” Virtual Gallery by MassArt Students & Artists
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site partnered with students from Massachusetts College of Art and Design (MassArt) and Visiting Lecturer in Sculpture Marjee-Anne Levine to create a new virtual gallery, I Cast Iron Because… This multimedia presentation features unique metal sculptures, artist statements, and self-made video profiles of each artist.
nps.gov/sair
all-day
Interview with Dan Finamore from the Peabody Essex Museum
Salem Maritime National Historic Site will distribute an interview and webpage featuring an interview with Dan Finamore of the Peabody Essex Museum. Topics include a general discussion of the importance of ancestry work.
nps.gov/sama
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all-day
Salem State Theatre Presents: “The Laramie Project”
The Salem State theatre department presents The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project. A recorded performance will be available to view online April 29- May 6.
salemstatetickets.com
9 am-5 pm
Ask a Genealogist – Live Chat!
The expert family historians at American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society are here to answer your questions about genealogy and local history! Visit our website and enter your question in the chat box in the lower right-hand corner, and one of our genealogists will respond.
americanancestors.org/chat
10 am-5 pm
“Salem Stories” at the Peabody Essex Museum
Using selections from PEM’s vast collection, see more than 100 works, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, decorative arts, photos, natural history specimens, manuscripts, posters, books, eyewitness accounts, and even a murder weapon. Advance tickets required.
pem.org
10:30 am
Naumkeag Ancestral Acknowledgment
The Indigenous Community will hold a virtual ceremony to bless those who passed without traditional rites. This event will be shared virtually on the Witch House and Pioneer Village websites.
thewitchhouse.org | pioneervillagesalem.org
12 pm-5 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
Craft a rustic broom from scratch or bind your own leather grimoire, book of shadows, spell book, art or dream journal- something for all your creative and magickal works! Personalize your projects with pendants, herbs, dried flowers, bones, charms, stencils. Hourly by appointment.
thewitcherysalem.com
12 pm
House History How-To: Conducting Your Own House History
Have you always been interested in how to go about conducting your own House History research? Learn how to do-it-yourself with one of Historic Salem’s premier historians. Join Historic Salem Board Secretary David Moffatt for this special free event and get started!
historicsalem.org
2 pm
Bloodlines Walking Tour with Salem Day Tours
A Salem Day Tour Exclusive! Join tour guide Roger Herson as he shares his own families role in the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. From the beheading of a king to Bridget Bishop, hear about one bloodline’s remarkable legacy in Salem.
salemdaytours.com
6 pm
Ancestral Bingo with The House of the Seven Gables
Join us for a fun night of exploring your family’s history and stories with a unique version of BINGO created by The Gables staff. Suggested donation: $5.00/card – cards will be emailed prior to the event start.
7gables.org
6 pm
Discovering Your Salem Ancestry: How to Access Genealogical Records
Researching your family history can be daunting, especially if you don’t know where to look. In this educational and inspirational webinar, learn how to access records of your Salem ancestors and what resources are available to amateur and professional genealogists by some of the leading repositories in New England.
Tickets through Eventbrite
Saturday, May 1
all-day
Salem Ancestry Days
Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate their ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem, Massachusetts during the first annual Salem Ancestry Days celebration, which will be held April 30-May 3, 2021. The weekend will feature lectures, tours, research opportunities, and information on the people who connect us all to Salem.
salemancestry.org
all-day
Salem State Theatre Presents: “The Laramie Project”
The Salem State theatre department presents The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project. A recorded performance will be available to view online April 29- May 6.
salemstatetickets.com
9 am-5 pm
Ask a Genealogist – Live Chat!
The expert family historians at American Ancestors and New England Historic Genealogical Society are here to answer your questions about genealogy and local history! Visit our website and enter your question in the chat box in the lower right-hand corner, and one of our genealogists will respond.
americanancestors.org/chat
9 am
Salem with the Daniels Family Walking Tour
Tour downtown Salem through the eyes of one of its earliest families. This 1-mile loops will highlight the rustic c.17th Salem settlement and uncover ancient features hidden in plain sight.
danielshousesalem.com
10 am-5 pm
“Salem Stories” at the Peabody Essex Museum
Using selections from PEM’s vast collection, see more than 100 works, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, decorative arts, photos, natural history specimens, manuscripts, posters, books, eyewitness accounts, and even a murder weapon. Advance tickets required.
pem.org
10 am-7 pm
Artists’ Row Market Launch
Meet local artists, see them in their natural habitat, participate in free hands-on art making activities, sign up for workshops, listen to some live tunes, grab a bite to eat and even do a bit of shopping. There is so much the shops on Artists’ Row have to offer, don a mask and come down for a visit.
See event listing on salem.org
10 am-1 pm
Finding Ancestors & Heritage Trees in Greenlawn
We will share how to find loved ones buried in Greenlawn as well as some heritage trees in the F. Carroll Sargent Arboretum at Greenlawn Cemetery. We will share the 1894 Dickson Memorial Chapel and the 800 plus bulbs in the Conservatory Garden. This event is free. Donation are suggested as we are fundraising to restore two more stained glass windows of the chapel.
friendsofgreenlawn.org
10 am-11 am
Remembering the Silent Souls of Howard Street Cemetery
A 30-40 minute video of the history of the cemetery and select people within such as Prince Farmer, Col. Samuel Carlton, and Nathaniel Hawthorne’s relatives.
Salem Historical Facebook Page
12 pm-5 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
Craft a rustic broom from scratch or bind your own leather grimoire, book of shadows, spell book, art or dream journal- something for all your creative and magickal works! Personalize your projects with pendants, herbs, dried flowers, bones, charms, stencils. Hourly by appointment.
thewitcherysalem.com
1 pm
Salem with the Daniels Family Walking Tour
Tour downtown Salem through the eyes of one of its earliest families. This 1-mile loops will highlight the rustic c.17th Salem settlement and uncover ancient features hidden in plain sight.
danielshousesalem.com
2 pm
The Life & Death of John Proctor
Join us for an afternoon virtual lecture given by Peabody Historical Society curator Kelly Daniell. In 1692, John Proctor was 60 years old, was a successful business man, had sired seventeen children by three different wives, and was outspoken about his feelings against the witchcraft hysteria.
salemwitchmuseum.com
2 pm
Annawon Weeden Virtual Talk
Join us for a virtual talk with Annawon Weeden of the Mashpee-Wampanoag and Naragansett Tribes. This talk will be shared virtually on the Witch House and Pioneer Village websites.
thewitchhouse.org | pioneervillagesalem.org
2 pm
Bloodlines Walking Tour with Salem Day Tours
A Salem Day Tour Exclusive! Join tour guide Roger Herson as he shares his own families role in the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. From the beheading of a king to Bridget Bishop, hear about one bloodline’s remarkable legacy in Salem.
salemdaytours.com
2 pm
Ancestry Days Tour with Black Cat Tours
A special historic tour for Ancestry Days in Salem. See the sites and learn the history behind some of our fair city’s lesser known tales and colorful characters. Half of each ticket sold will be donated to Salem’s Odd Cat Sanctuary, for neglected and special needs felines.
blackcatsalem.com
3 pm
Danvers Historical Society Genealogy Panel
A genealogy panel and casual discussion at Tapley Memorial Hall. Bring your questions and learn tips.
danvershistory.org
Sunday, May 2
all-day
Salem Ancestry Days
Residents and visitors are invited to celebrate their ancestral and immigrant connections to Salem, Massachusetts during the first annual Salem Ancestry Days celebration, which will be held April 30-May 3, 2021. The weekend will feature lectures, tours, research opportunities, and information on the people who connect us all to Salem.
salemancestry.org
all-day
Salem State Theatre Presents: “The Laramie Project”
The Salem State theatre department presents The Laramie Project by Moisés Kaufman and the Members of the Tectonic Theater Project. A recorded performance will be available to view online April 29- May 6.
salemstatetickets.com
9 am
Salem with the Silsbee Family Walking Tour
Tour Salem through the eyes of one of its prominent families, and how they helped the city make an international name for itself through sail & trade.
danielshousesalem.com
10 am-5 pm
“Salem Stories” at the Peabody Essex Museum
Using selections from PEM’s vast collection, see more than 100 works, including paintings, sculpture, textiles, decorative arts, photos, natural history specimens, manuscripts, posters, books, eyewitness accounts, and even a murder weapon. Advance tickets required.
pem.org
11 am-1 pm
Roger Conant Descendants Meet Up
Meet your cousins! This is an informal gathering of descendants of Salem’s founder Roger Conant. Say hello and introduce yourself. Share genealogical information.
See event on salem.org
12 pm-5 pm
Broom Making, Book Binding
Craft a rustic broom from scratch or bind your own leather grimoire, book of shadows, spell book, art or dream journal- something for all your creative and magickal works! Personalize your projects with pendants, herbs, dried flowers, bones, charms, stencils. Hourly by appointment.
thewitcherysalem.com
1 pm
Salem with the Silsbee Family Walking Tour
Tour Salem through the eyes of one of its prominent families, and how they helped the city make an international name for itself through sail & trade.
danielshousesalem.com
2 pm
Bloodlines Walking Tour with Salem Day Tours
A Salem Day Tour Exclusive! Join tour guide Roger Herson as he shares his own families role in the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. From the beheading of a king to Bridget Bishop, hear about one bloodline’s remarkable legacy in Salem.
salemdaytours.com
2 pm
Ancestry Days Tour with Black Cat Tours
A special historic tour for Ancestry Days in Salem. See the sites and learn the history behind some of our fair city’s lesser known tales and colorful characters. Half of each ticket sold will be donated to Salem’s Odd Cat Sanctuary, for neglected and special needs felines.
blackcatsalem.com
4 pm
Howard Street Cemetery Cleanup
On May 2, Sunday at 4 pm, the Friends of the Downtown Historic Salem Cemeteries group will be doing a cleanup of the Howard Street Cemetery. All are welcome.
See event on salem.org
6 pm
The Salem Ancestry Talk Show: The Photo Detective & The Story Teller
Join us for a moderated Zoom show with special guests Maureen Taylor, The Photo Detective, and James McAllister, the official Historian of Salem. Together they will unlock the secrets and stories of family photographs submitted in advance from Zoom attendees like you!
salemathenaeum.net
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