Live the History!
Visit: 239 South Lundy
Mail: 208 South Broadway Ave
Salem Ohio 44460
Introducing
Our New Trolley!
Workers test the audiovisual system inside the new Quakertown Trolley during its assembly. The new trolley will make its debut in Salem during a parade followed by a public reception at the museum where visitors can walk through both the old and the new trolleys. See more details on our calendar.
News and Events
UGRR Trolley Tour
Next scheduled
Underground Railroad Trolley Tour
Saturday, Sept 14, 2019 1pm
The tour will last approximately an hour.
Cost is $15 per person
A minimum is necessary to conduct the tour.
Call the reservation number, 330-337-6733 to schedule your tour. Your call will be returned.
If you are interested in scheduling a private tour, contact the office, 330-337-8514, for details.
Trolley Ghost Tour
Next scheduled
Ghost Trolley Tour
Saturday, Aug 21, 2019 8pm
There are three occasions that riders exit the trolley and walk around, so wearing good walking shoes is encouraged.
Cost is $15 per person
A minimum is necessary to conduct the tour.
Call the reservation number, 330-205-3923 to schedule your tour.
The Museum Gift Shop has ghost trolley T-shirts and a book by docent Kim Mitchell,
"The Haunted Salem, Ohio"
Monthly Meeting
Next Annual Meeting
Tuesday, Sept 10, 2019 7pm
"History of Moravian Missionaries in Tuscarawas Valley 1760-82"
Presented by Kim Jurkovic, Curator - Tuscarawas County Historical Society
Read more on the Calendar Page.
The meeting is open to the public.
Museum Tours
We have hundreds of special artifacts on display and over 12 rooms in our four buildings that offer theme contents. Sunday tours begin at the entrance to Pearce Building at 208 South Broadway.
Museum Tours are given from
May through the end of October each Sunday from 1-4pm and every Second Saturday from 1-4pm.
Both group and individual tours are also available by appointment.
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
with plans to add tours for Charles Burchfield and Alan Freed.
The trolley participates in community events and is rented for weddings, birthdays, reunions, and other celebrations.
Salem Activities
The Historical Society participates in many Salem activities, including
Salem Second Saturday
Parades
Chamber of Commerce Activities
Super Cruise
Please visit this page often to keep updated on our special activities.
Services
Museum Gift Shop
The Museum Gift Shop is located on the lower level of the Dale Shaffer Research Library facing 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
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
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
Mystery Item:
What is it?
Our museum gets many artifacts, some of which we do not see often. Can you guess what this is?
Click below to see more photos and information on how to submit your responses.
Donate Now
The Salem Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. While the museum gathers operating funds from museum tours and foundation grants, we largely rely on donations, both big and small from our membership and our community. These donations are always used wisely and are greatly appreciated.
