Celebrate Independence Day with Old Salem! Join us this Friday July 4th from 10am-4pm for a festive day of immersive interpretation, live music, and hands-on fun for all ages. Explore Revolutionary history and the theme of “Becoming American” as it was lived right here in Salem!
Historic Demonstrations
Live reading of the Declaration of Independence
📍Salem Square at 12 pm and 2 pm
Historic Firearms Demonstration
📍Tavern Meadow at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm
Making historical frozen summer treats
📍John Vogler House, all day
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