Periodically, a short story about Salem events, people, and history will be presented on this page. These articles are written by Salem historian, Jim McAllister of Derby Square Tours.
People
- Frank W Benson
- Artist
- Rev. William Bentley
- Diarist
- John Bertram
- Philanthropist
- Nathaniel Bowditch
- Scientist
- Enos Briggs
- Master Shipbuilder
- Roger Conant
- Salem's Founder
- Patrick Gilmore
- and the Salem Brass Band
- Dr. Edward A. Holyoke
- Physician & Scientist
- Philip Little
- Artist
- Samuel McIntire
- Architect & Carver
- Jean Missud
- Beloved Band Leader
- 'Lizzie' Peabody
- and Nathaniel Hawthorne
Places
- Along the Shore
- Salem Harbor
- Salem Athenaeum
- Private Library
- Baker's Island
- Home of Ma and Pa Baker
- East India Marine Hall
- Dedicated 1825
- Gathering Places
- Assmembly Halls
- The Grimshawe House
- and Elizabeth Peabody
- Hamilton Hall
- 1805
- Nathaniel Hawthorne's Neighborhood
- Pioneer Village
- First Living History Museum
- Notable Structures
- Salem Architecture
- Old Salem News Building
- Washington Street Fixture
- Salem Willows
- A Trip to the Willows
Events
- Extreme Weather
- Charter Street
- A Course thru Times Past
- Salem Garden Club
- Historic Salem, Inc.
- Historic Preservation
- July 4th, 1926 Celebration
- Salem's 300th Anniversary
- Mobile Homes
- Moving Historic Houses
- Of Lectures and Lyceums
- The Salem Lyceum Society
- The Ups and Downs of Saving Buildings
- VIPs Visit Salem
- Winters to Remember
