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The Salem Historical Society

The Salem Historical SocietyThe Salem Historical SocietyThe Salem Historical Society

Visit: 239 South Lundy Mail: 208 South Broadway Ave Salem Ohio 44460

Visit: 239 South Lundy Mail: 208 South Broadway Ave Salem Ohio 44460Visit: 239 South Lundy Mail: 208 South Broadway Ave Salem Ohio 44460Visit: 239 South Lundy Mail: 208 South Broadway Ave Salem Ohio 44460
Open Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9 - noon

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Events & News

Reverse Raffle / Dinner Dance

Reverse Raffle / Dinner Dance

Reverse Raffle / Dinner Dance

Now taking reservations!

Join us for a gala evening in Salem, Ohio

August 20, 2022   5-9pm

Salem Golf Club, 1967 South Lincoln Ave.

Cost:  $100 includes:

1  Reverse Raffle Ticket, cash prize of $2000

2. One Meal ticket

3. Dance music by Backbeat

4. Opportunity to purchase an additional meal ticket for $35

Proceeds to support the expenses of the new building at 570 South Broadway.

Click here to see all the details.

Salem Second Saturday

Reverse Raffle / Dinner Dance

Reverse Raffle / Dinner Dance

Saturday, July 9, 2022.     1-3:30pm


Salem Second Saturday is celebrating our 75 Anniversary.  Walking tours are scheduled on South Broadway from State Street to Franklin Avenue to show the architecture, people, and activities that made our city great. You can start the tour at any Yesteryears sign located on South Broadway.


See our calendar for more information.

Monthly Meetings

Reverse Raffle / Dinner Dance

Monthly Meetings

Our next Monthly Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022, 7pm.  Warren, Ohio’s Millionaire’s Row, presented by Meghan Reed, Director of Trumbull County Historical Society.    

The meeting is open to the public.   

See our Calendar for more information.  

A brief question and answer period will follow the presentation.

Click here to view our past Facebook Programs.

Click here to view prior videos of the meeting's held at Dale Shaffer Library Meeting Room. 

Join the 75 Club

UGRR Quakertown Trolley Tour

Monthly Meetings

Over the next 75 days, you have a chance to celebrate our 75th anniversary and help us facilitate our work at the museum to help us grow. 

Click here to see complete information on how to become a 75 Club Member.

Hands On History Kids' Camp

UGRR Quakertown Trolley Tour

UGRR Quakertown Trolley Tour

NEXT DATES, TIME, & DECADE TOPIC:

  • July 13 - 9am - 4pm  -  1900s;  
  • August 17 - 9am - 4pm  -  1950s

Geared for students ages 9 - 12, adults are welcome to attend.

COST:  $5 per person per day, free lunch included.

Registration is required.  


Click here for more information and to download the registration/permission form.


More information is on our Calendar Page.

UGRR Quakertown Trolley Tour

UGRR Quakertown Trolley Tour

UGRR Quakertown Trolley Tour

Underground Railroad Trolley Tours

Saturday, July 16 at 10am

Sunday, August 21 at 2pm


Duration:  About 1.5 hours

Cost: $15 per person

Reservations Recommended,  Call 330-337-8514. Your call will be return at regular office hours.

Walk-ins on a first come first serve basis after reservations are honored

Boarding at 239 South Lundy Street

See Calendar for more information.

Sunday Museum Tours Open

Sunday Museum Tours Open

Sunday Museum Tours Open

DATES: Sunday Museum Tours are being offered every Sunday from beginning of May through end of October.

TIME: 1-4pm.  The last tour will start about 3:30pm

COST: $6 (18 and over) 

$3 (age 5-17)

Free for members and children under 5 

START HERE: This year the tours are beginning at our gift shop at 239 South Lundy Street, pictured above.

More information is on our Calendar Page.

Services

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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.

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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.

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Membership

Museum Gift Shop

Trolley Tours

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 

Click here for more information.

Trolley Tours

Rent Us For Your Special Events

Trolley Tours

What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here.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 partic

What's something exciting your business offers? Say it here.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.

Click here for more information and pricing. 

Museum Tours

Rent Us For Your Special Events

Rent Us For Your Special Events

Say something interesting about your business here.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 gift  shop in Dale Shaffer Building at 239 South Lundy.

Museum Tours are given from

May through the end of October  each Sunday from 1-4pm and ever

Say something interesting about your business here.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 gift  shop in Dale Shaffer Building at 239 South Lundy.

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.

Rent Us For Your Special Events

Rent Us For Your Special Events

Rent Us For Your Special Events

What's a product or service you'd like to show.Several choices of location and setup

  • The Quakertown Trolley
  • Our Victorian Garden
  • The Social Hall 
  • Outdoor Gazebo
  • Reasonable Rates

Use your own caterer, photographer, musicians

Call us at 330-337-8514

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. 

Pay with PayPal or a debit/credit card

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