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.
Friendship of Salem is entering the final stage of a major repair project that began in the winter of 2022. The ship will be temporarily moved to a local shipyard. Learn about the ongoing work during an open house on November 6.