Salem Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park · MA · nps.gov page

A three mast tall ship on the water under a blue sky with red brick buildings on the shore.
Park Waterfront & Vessel Friendship of SalemPhoto: NPS Photo / Robert Grant

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime National Historical Park 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 stories.

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A white rectangular lighthouse approximately 20 feet tall is near the water on a gravel road.
The Derby Wharf Light Station has aided navigation in Salem Harbor since it was first lit in 1871.Photo: NPS Photo
Three story red brick building with white windows and a brick pathway through grasses and trees.
Built in 1762 as a wedding present, the Derby House was the home of Elias Hasket Derby (1739-1799) and Elizabeth Crowninshield Derby (1727-1799) for the first twenty years of their marriage.Photo: NPS Photo
A group of people walk in front of a large brick Custom House
The U.S. Custom House and Derby WharfPhoto: NPS
A gray historic house at the end of a walkway
The 1670s Narbonne House at Salem Maritime National Historical ParkPhoto: NPS

Park information and photos come from the National Park Service. This is not an official NPS site.