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Visit: 239 South Lundy Mail: 208 South Broadway Ave Salem Ohio 44460
Events & News
2026 Final Edition Calendar
Guided by America 250-Ohio’s monthly themes, our 2026 calendar showcases Salem’s contributions of many lesser-known but equally important chapters of our history. Created as a high-quality keepsake, this collector’s item is designed to both spark memories and share more stories of our community’s past.
These calendars are available at our Gift Shop or in our offices at a cost of $30 which includes tax. We are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9 to noon. Enter the museum at 239 South Lundy Ave.
You can request to have the calendar mailed to you at a cost of $35 to cover the postage. Please call us at 330-337-8514 or contact us. You can pay through our PayPal button at the bottom of the home page or send a check to us at 208 South Broadway Ave, Salem, OH 44460.
As an added feature, we have created coloring book pages to correspond with each month. These will be available to download from our website each month starting in January for children of all ages. We will also have the complete coloring book for sale in our Gift Shop.
Curator's Coloring Contest
As a companion piece to our Calendar, we’re proud to introduce a new set of monthly coloring pages created for children and the young at heart that showcase the influential people, events, and places that shaped Salem’s history.
School-aged children are invited to take part in a monthly coloring contest using these pages. Click here to see the full contest guidelines that explain how families, educators, and community groups can participate.
This initiative offers a wonderful opportunity to have meaningful conversations with our youth about the inspirational individuals and moments that built our community.
Any teacher who would like to use this as a classroom project is encouraged to contact us at 330-337-8514.
Monthly Meetings
Monthly Meetings
Winter Break Notice:
Our Monthly Meetings take a winter break in January and February due to the high potential for snow, cold weather, and potentially dangerous road conditions.
Meetings will resume on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM. We encourage everyone to stay safe and warm, enjoy the beauty of winter from indoors, and we look forward to welcoming you back in March.
Monthly Meetings are free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to hear from engaging speakers who share their knowledge and passion for historical places and events.
Services
Museum Gift Shop
Museum Gift Shop
Museum Gift Shop
The Museum Gift Shop is located on the lower level of the Dale Shaffer Research Library at 239 South Lundy and is open during our regular hours or by appointment.
The gift shop offers Salem-related merchandise, some of which are exclusive.
Research
Museum Gift Shop
Museum Gift Shop
The Dale Shaffer Research Library has books and file cabinets full of articles, original documents, photos, and other archival material for almost any subject and many people related to Salem and the surrounding areas.
Our staff is knowledgeable and willing to help. Visit us during business hours or call to make other arrangements.
Membership
Museum Gift Shop
Trolley Tours
Join us! Benefits of membership:
- Subscription to the "BUGLE" quarterly newsletter
- Free access to our museum tours
- Opportunity to vote and serve as an elected official or trustee
Click here for more information or to make a membership payment.
Trolley Tours
Rent Us For Your Special Events
Trolley Tours
Each year, over 1,000 passengers including school children, out-of-town visitors, and residents take advantage of our various trolley tours:
- The Underground Railroad
- Ghost Tours
- Christmas Lights Tours
- Charles Burchfield.
The trolley participates in community events and is rented for weddings, birthdays, reunions, and other celebrations.
Museum Tours
Rent Us For Your Special Events
Rent Us For Your Special Events
We have hundreds of special artifacts on display and over 12 rooms in our four buildings that offer theme contents. Sunday tours begin 208 South Broadway.
Museum Tours are given from
May through the end of October on the 1st and 3rd Sundays from 1-4pm.
Both group and individual tours are also available by appointment.
Click here for more information and a Bird's Eye view of our campus.
Rent Us For Your Special Events
Rent Us For Your Special Events
Rent Us For Your Special Events
Our meeting room in the Dale Shaffer Research Library and the Quakertown Trolley are available for rent* at reasonable rates.
*The views, statements, or opinions expressed by individuals or groups renting any of the facilities of the Salem Historical Society are solely those of the individuals or groups involved and do not necessarily ref
Our meeting room in the Dale Shaffer Research Library and the Quakertown Trolley are available for rent* at reasonable rates.
*The views, statements, or opinions expressed by individuals or groups renting any of the facilities of the Salem Historical Society are solely those of the individuals or groups involved and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of the Salem Historical Society. The Society’s mission is to preserve and present history as it is, factually and without bias.
We reserve the right to limit the use of our facilities at our discretion.
Call us at 330-337-8514 to get rates.
Our Partners and Supporters
Salem Historical Society is qualified to accept grants from Vanguard Charitable Donor Advised Funds