Live the History!
Visit: 239 South Lundy Mail: 208 South Broadway Ave Salem Ohio 44460

Live the History!
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Enjoy the Magic of Christmas in Salem with a Quakertown Trolley Tour to view the most beautifully decorated Christmas lights at local homes throughout Salem.
Scheduled tours:
Saturday, Dec 9. 8:30pm
Thursday, Dec 21 7:30pm
Friday, Dec 22 6pm(FULL) & 7:30pm
Saturday, Dec 23 6pm & 7:30pm
Duration: about 60 minutes
Cost:
$6 Adults
$4 Youth, ages 3-18
Free - Under 3
Pay inside Meeting Room (239 South Lundy) prior to boarding the trolley. We take cash, checks, and major credit cards.
Reservations are recommended by calling 330-337-8514. Walk-ons are welcome after all reservations are honored.
Trolley loads at 239 South Lundy at lower level of Dale Shaffer Research Library. Parking is available in municipal lot across from entrance.
Share our Beautiful Christmas Cards with the special people in your life that picture Salem State Street in the mid 90's - It Was a Wonderful Life!
Stop in our GIft Shop any Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9-noon, or visit before or after our Monthly Meeting.
The high-quality cards are selling for $3 each or a 12-pack for $30. It is a nice way to remind your friends and family of Salem.
While you are there, take a look at our 2024 Calendar. See below for more information.
Our Gift Shop manager, Dixie, has set up Christmas displays of seasonal items for sale. You may just find the perfect gift you have been looking for.
Shop local for meaningful gifts. Come visit us!
Our next Monthly Meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at 7pm.
Christmas Traditions will be presented by Kait Bergert, Collections Manager, McKinley Presidential Library and Museum.
Can’t get enough Christmas? Learn the history behind some of the most iconic items of the Christmas season.
More information is available on the Calendar Page.
The meeting is free and open to the public.
Monthly Meetings are recorded and being saved in our museum. Contact us if you would like to access a past program.
It was a year in the making with our head gardener, Gordon Dunn. Each month we took photos of the beautiful landscaping thoughtfully and lovingly planted and cared for by Gordon and his wonderful helpers.
The calendar features the best of these photos in beautiful color with the foliage identified by Gordon.
These 2024 calendars are now available in our Gift Shop for $22.50 each. We can also mail you a calendar for the total of $25 if you either call us at 330-337-8514 or complete a Contact Form. You can pay for the ordered calender(s) using our Donate Button below.
Our Gift Shop is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9 to noon, during museum and trolley tours, and before our Monthly Meetings. We encourage you to stop in and look at these gorgeous calendars that also make thoughtful Christmas gifts for your family and friends.
Announcing the new board members approved at the Monthly Meeting of November 14, 2023.
From left to right are:
- Ron Hrvatin, first full term
- Keith High, first full term
- Gloria Judy - filling unexpired term
- Tom Corll - filling unexpired term
- Tony Maroni, first full term
Absent from the photo are:
- Joe Armeni, second full term
- Lois Pennell, first full term after filling unexpired term
We need and depend on our many volunteers. We appreciate these new appointees giving their time and efforts to keep our museum open and running efficiently.
WELCOME!
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.
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.
Join us! Benefits of membership:
Click here for more information or to make a membership payment.
Each year, over 1,000 passengers including school children, out-of-town visitors, and residents take advantage of our various trolley tours:
with plans to add tours for Charles Burchfield.
The trolley participates in community events and is rented for weddings, birthdays, reunions, a
Each year, over 1,000 passengers including school children, out-of-town visitors, and residents take advantage of our various trolley tours:
with plans to add tours for Charles Burchfield.
The trolley participates in community events and is rented for weddings, birthdays, reunions, and other celebrations.
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 each Sunday 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.
Our meeting room in the Dale Shaffer Research Library and the Quakertown Trolley are available for rent at reasonable rates.
The meeting room can be arranged with chairs and/or tables. We have 6 and 8 foot tables and 8-chair round tables. There is a catering kitchen adjacent to the meeting room. You can use your own caterer, photographer, musicians.
Call us at 330-337-8514 to get rates.
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.
If you would like to become a member, click here to complete a form and pay.
Current Members can Click here to make a Membership Payment
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