Established on March 17, 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the Salem waterfront, as well as a downtown visitor center. Located in the urban setting of Salem, the park preserves and interprets over 600 years of New England's maritime history and global connections.
In June 1774, General Thomas Gage and company arrived in Salem – and America would never be the same. Next month, Salem Maritime National Historic Site will commemorate the 250th anniversary of Gage’s arrival, with a weekend encampment reenactment on Derby Wharf featuring living history volunteers as British soldiers and Salem-area civilians.
Salem Maritime National Historic Site will be hosting a public meeting to provide information and answer questions about an upcoming wharf stabilization and repair project. The meeting will be held on Thursday, May 23rd, 2024 at 7:00 p.m., at Saint Joseph's Hall (160 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970).