Live the History!
Visit: 239 South Lundy Mail: 208 South Broadway Ave Salem Ohio 44460
News and Events
Christmas in July
Monthly Meeting Annual Picnic
UGRR Trolley Tour Scheduled
Our gift shop manager, Dixie, is featuring beautiful Christmas items that include the collectable Salem China table pieces and ornaments with the "Christmas Eve" pattern by designer Viktor Schreckengost. There are many more Christmas items such as the Saint Paul Parish Christmas Stocking, books, and ornaments.
The gift shop entrance is at 239 South Lundy and is open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9 'til noon. The gift shop is also open during museum tours on Sunday from 1-4pm.
It is never too early to start Christmas plans.
UGRR Trolley Tour Scheduled
Monthly Meeting Annual Picnic
UGRR Trolley Tour Scheduled
Our popular Underground Railroad Quakertown Trolley Tour is scheduled and open to the public on
Friday, July 29, 2021 at 10:00 am
Duration: about 90 minutes
Cost: $15 per person
Walk-ons are welcome on a first-come first-serve basis after passengers with reservations.
Reservations: Call 330-337-6733 and leave a message. Your call will be returned.
Trolley loads at 239 South Lundy Ave.
Monthly Meeting Annual Picnic
Monthly Meeting Annual Picnic
Monthly Meeting Annual Picnic
You are invited to our Monthly Meeting Annual Picnic on August 10, 2021 from 6-8pm at Shelter 1 in Centennial Park. Our guest speaker will be Tom Butch, Board Chairman speaking about "Columbiana County Parks – History & What’s New.”
See our Calendar for more information.
Our Monthly Meetings are scheduled on the second Tuesday of each Month and open to the public.
Click here to view our live AND past Facebook Programs.
Click here to view prior videos of the meeting's held at Dale Shaffer Library Meeting Room.
Museum Tours
Salem - Our Home
Monthly Meeting Annual Picnic
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.
Click here for more information and a Bird's Eye view of our campus.
Trolley Tours
Salem - Our Home
Salem - Our Home
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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 - 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.
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!
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.
