Live the History!
Visit: 239 South Lundy Mail: 208 South Broadway Ave Salem Ohio 44460
Limited Opening (Normal weekly hours remain closed)
Special Exhibit
July through October 2020
Sunday afternoons 1-4pm
> Wear masks
> Gloves will be provided and must be worn
Cost: $6 adults / $3 ages 5-17 / Members and children under 5 are free.
PLUS: The Gift Shop will be open from 1-3:30 each Sunday. Click here to see some of the items we are featuring in our gift shop.
News and Events
Schools of Salem Trolley Tour
Schools of Salem Trolley Tour
Schools of Salem Trolley Tour
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We are planning a new Schools of Salem Trolley Tour for the ALL Alumni Weekend on August 7. Like all other events, this is dependent on the state mandates.
We will post updates here, so please check back.
Founder's Day Dinner
Schools of Salem Trolley Tour
Schools of Salem Trolley Tour
2020 marks the 50th year for our annual Founder's Day Dinner, usually held in April. Like everything else, it had to be postponed to a time when we are allowed to gather again. Hopefully, this will happen before 2020 is gone! The 2020 Citizens of Honor have been selected and will be announced during the dinner.
As soon as we can establish a date, it will be published here! Check back later.
Monthly Meeting
Schools of Salem Trolley Tour
Monthly Meeting
Monthly Meetings will resume when permitted. We continue to plan for them and they are posted on our Calendar Page. In the meantime you can use the link below to view past meetings. The March 10 meeting has been posted.
Monthly Meetings are open to the public and parking is available in the municipal parking lot across from the lower entrance on South Lundy Avenue.
Museum Tours
Salem Second Saturdays
Monthly Meeting
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 Second Saturdays
Salem Second Saturdays
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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 Second Saturdays
Salem Second Saturdays
Salem Second Saturdays
When Salem Second Saturdays resume, we will offer our events. In the meantime, you are welcome to visit our fabulous gardens on your walks through town.
Salem Second Saturday is a cooperative effort of Downtown Salem Partnership and Salem Area Chamber of Commerce.
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.
