Live the History!
Visit: 239 South Lundy Mail: 208 South Broadway Ave Salem Ohio 44460
Wanted:
Docents & Tour Guides
- If you are a pleasant affable person who is comfortable speaking in public,
- If you are willing to devote time to learn about our exhibits, the Underground Railroad, and our Salem history,
- If you have a flexible schedule,
call or contact us. We want to talk with you!
News and Events
Sunday Tours To Open
The Secret of Quilts&The UGRR
Sunday Tours To Open
We are pleased to announce the opening of our Sunday Museum Tours on May 2 from 1-4pm. The last tour begins at 3:30pm.
Please enter at the front of the Pearce Building on South Broadway. A limited number of people will be allowed to enter at one time and you must wear masks.
The tour is free to Museum Members. Non-Members will be asked to pay $6 for adult and $3 for youth. Children under 5 are free.
Tours will be available every Sunday afternoon through the end of October.
Click here for more information and a Bird's Eye view of our campus.
Gift Shop News
The Secret of Quilts&The UGRR
Sunday Tours To Open
Our Gift Shop will be open during all tours and by appointment. We still have 2021 calendars, Salem crocks, toys, cookbooks, local history books, jewelry, and so much more.
Per state mandates, we require that you wear a mask.
Call to make an appointment. We'd love to have you! We believe you will be surprised on the variety of items available at the gift shop. Visitors will receive a 100 page SPIRIT OF SALEM ‘76’ – Bicentennial Edition which contains events of Salem’s History during the visit
Click here to see photos of some of the items we are featuring in our gift shop.
The Secret of Quilts&The UGRR
The Secret of Quilts&The UGRR
The Secret of Quilts&The UGRR
The Salem Public Library is participating in hosting a Zoom Program presented by Barbara A. Lyons, University of Mount Union. The program will take place on Monday, May 17, 2021, @ 6:30 pm via Zoom. It is open to the public and free to attend. Registration is required in order to receive the Zoom link for the program.
More information is on our Calendar Page.
Click here to register at the Salem Public Library Website.
Click here to view videos of our past meeting's presentation.
Museum Tours
Salem - Our Home
The Secret of Quilts&The UGRR
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
Salem - Our Home
Salem - Our Home
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 - Our Home
Salem - Our Home
Salem - Our Home
The Salem Chamber of Commerce has an excellent video about Salem on their webpage. If you haven't seen it, you should.
Click here or on the image above to view it. This is why we love Salem: "we are either born here or we are planted here." If we move away, a part of our heart stays here. What other town can boast of a top-notch Summer Concert Series or activities such as Salem Second Saturdays?
Our museum participants in Salem Second Saturdays. Our events will be on our calendar.
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 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
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
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
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.
