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Salem Maritime National Historic SiteTheme(s): Maritime History | |
Description:
Salem Maritime, the first National Historic Site in the National Park System, was established to preserve and interpret the maritime history of New England and the United States. The Site consists of about nine acres of land and twelve historic structures along the waterfront in Salem, Massachusetts, as well as a Visitor Center in downtown Salem. The Site documents the development of the Atlantic triangular trade during the colonial period, the role of privateering during the Revolutionary War, and the international maritime trade, especially with the Far East, which established American economic independence after the Revolution. The Site is also the focal point of the Essex National Heritage Area, designated in 1996, which links thousands of historic places in Essex County around three primary historic themes: colonial settlement, maritime trade, and early industrialization in the textile and shoe industries.
Accessibility:
The Visitor Center, the waterfront Orientation Center, and restrooms at both locations are accessible. The historic wharf area is accessible; the historic houses at the site have limited accessibility.
Getting Around:
Salem, like many New England towns is a walking city. The Visitor center and the site are a short walk from each other. The City of Salem has a few commercial parking lots in downtown, close to the Visitor center. There are commercial transportation companies within Salem, including trolleys, pedicabs and horsedrawn carriages.
Activites:
Biking | Boating | Educational Programs | Fishing | Hiking | And more.
Facilities:
Visitor_Centers | Restaurant or Snack Bar | Picnic Areas | Museum Exhibits | Tours & Guided Activities | And more.
Directions to Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Plane:
Boston's Logan Airport is the closest. Take Route 1 North of Interstate 93 North. Follow the signs to Salem, MA. When in Salem, look for signs to Visitors' Center or Waterfront/Pickering Wharf.
Car:
Salem can be reached via Interstate 93 or Route 1. Follow signs on either one of these roads to Salem, MA. When in Salem, follow signs to Visitors' Center or Waterfront/Pickerwing Wharf.
Public Transportation
Salem is served by the Rockport/Ipswich Commuter Line from Boston's North Station, about a 30-minute ride. Buses #455 and #450 go from the Haymarket section of Boston to the Salem rail depot. (Haymarket is on the Green and Orange Lines of the Boston subway system.) Follow signs for the short walk to the Visitor Center
Attractions:
House of the Seven Gables
Phone:(978)744-0991
Peabody Essex Museum
Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
Phone:(978)744-0991
Salem Witch Museum
Phone:(978)744-1692
Salem Whale Watch
Phone:(978)741-0434
Nearby Parks:
Adams National Historical Park (20 miles)
Boston African American National Historic Site (15 miles)
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area (15 miles)
Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (10 miles)
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