salem maritime national historic site

Salem Maritime National Historic Site

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(368) · Historical landmark in Salem, United States
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Salem Maritime, the National Park in Salem, is a nine-acre historic site located on Salem’s waterfront that tells the history of Salem’s international trade …

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Nov 22, 2024
I loved it. I try to never miss a NPS property. This one was very cool. We wandered the wharf, checked out the ship (from the wharf), went into the shop, went into the Custom House, and checked ou… Full review by Indyinin
Nov 6, 2024
This whole park is free and there is a TON of history here if you take it slow. There are signs everywhere that tell a lot about real Salem history. The gift store is the best one in Salem, with auth… Full review by soxskier
Sep 18, 2024
We came to Salem to see the site of the Witch Trials; however, I was very impressed by its historic waterfront that is a National Historic Site. Like so much of coastal Massachusetts, Salem's econom… Full review by Grover R
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Along the waterfront of Salem Harbor in Massachusetts, you will find the Salem Maritime National Historic Site, consisting of 12 structur…
visitacity.com
A classic preservation of the maritime history of New England, Salem Maritime National Historic Site comprises 12 remarkable historical struct…
cityseeker.com
The Salem Maritime National Historic Site is a National Historic Site consisting of 12 historic structures, one replica tall-ship, and about 9 a…
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Is it possible to visit the site outside the visitor center opening hours? For example could I visit early in the morning at 8am?
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Hi, the building is at the Derby Wharf and you are able to walk around outside before it's open.
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Are dogs allowed?
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There were dogs all around, but there are many different individual different place to see, and I am not 100% certain that 100% of the places are friendly to dogs. Give them a …
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There were dogs all around, but there are many different individual different place to see, and I am not 100% certain that 100% of the places are friendly to dogs. Give them a buzz, you will get a straight answer.
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How long is the tour and entry fee?
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The tour took about 1.5 hours. There was no fee, just needed to make a reservation at the NPS Visitor Center near the Peabody Essex Museum (next to the tall parking structure).
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Answer by Linda B · Aug 16, 2017
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How long is the tour of the museum?
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There are some special tours from time to time, such as the Narbonne House. The Custom House is open certain hours and is more of a self-guided place with rangers available to …
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There are some special tours from time to time, such as the Narbonne House. The Custom House is open certain hours and is more of a self-guided place with rangers available to answer questions. I'd allow about 30-40 minutes if your a history buff and enjoy that stuff. Narbonne tour was about an hour.
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Answer by Linda B · Jul 19, 2017
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I am researching richard more and family ..do you have any information??
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Possibly. Please email our Park Historian, Emily_Murphy@nps.gov.
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Answer by Jonathan P · Mar 31, 2015
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