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Events & News
Trolley Christmas Light Tours
Popular Salem Christmas Cards are again available in Gift Shop
Popular Salem Christmas Cards are again available in Gift Shop
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.
Popular Salem Christmas Cards are again available in Gift Shop
Popular Salem Christmas Cards are again available in Gift Shop
Popular Salem Christmas Cards are again available in Gift Shop
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!
Monthly Meetings
Popular Salem Christmas Cards are again available in Gift Shop
2024 Calendars Available in our Gift Shop
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.
2024 Calendars Available in our Gift Shop
2024 Calendars Available in our Gift Shop
2024 Calendars Available in our Gift Shop
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.
Newly Elected Board Members
2024 Calendars Available in our Gift Shop
Newly Elected Board Members
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!
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 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.
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
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 or to make a membership payment.
Trolley Tours
Rent Us For Your Special Events
Trolley Tours
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.
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:
- The Underground Railroad
- Ghost Tours
- Christmas Lights 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.
Museum Tours
Rent Us For Your Special Events
Rent Us For Your Special Events
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.
Rent Us For Your Special Events
Rent Us For Your Special Events
Rent Us For Your Special Events
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.
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