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The Salem Historical Society

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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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Salem Super Cruise

Father's Day at the Museum

Father's Day at the Museum

We will be open Friday, June 9 and Saturday June 10  with antique cars on display.


Our gift shop will be open Saturday, June 9 from 1-4pm.


While you are enjoying the Super Cruise, stop in and visit us.

Father's Day at the Museum

Father's Day at the Museum

Father's Day at the Museum

All fathers will be given a free tour on Sunday, June 18 when accompanied by a family member.  Above is Kim and her son Joshua Cox taken on our mother's day special.

This year we are featuring a special NEW exhibit of the Salem China Company.

Tours start at 1pm, and the last tour begins at 3:30pm.

Cost: 

Salem Historical Society Members     Free

Adult (18 yrs and older)     $6

Child (ages 5-17)             $3

Children under 5           Free

The Gift Shop will be open before and after the tour. 

Walk-in Tours start at the front entry of Schell Building at 208 South Broadway.

More information is on the Calendar page.

Monthly Meetings

Father's Day at the Museum

Underground Railroad Tour

Our next Monthly Meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023  at 7pm

“Ohio & Erie Canalway National Heritage Area: Creating a Legacy for Future Generations,” presented by Daniel M. Rice, President and Chief Executive Officer Ohio  and Erie Canalway.


The meeting is free and open to the public.

More information is available on the Calendar Page.


Click here to view our past Facebook Programs.

You will find them under Media ->Videos.


Underground Railroad Tour

Historic Home & Garden Tour

Underground Railroad Tour

An Underground Railroad Tour is scheduled for Wednesday, June 28 at 11:30 am.

The tour lasts for about 90 minutes


Cost:  $15 per person, pay on arrival. Tour begins at 239 South Lundy, outside of the Gift Shop.


Reservations are not required, but highly recommended. To make a reservation, call 330-337-8514. Voice mail is available.


Walk-ons are welcome on a first come first serve basis after reservations.


More information is available on the Calendar Page.

Historic Home & Garden Tour

Historic Home & Garden Tour

Historic Home & Garden Tour

Isreal Gaskill House

Featuring seven of Salem's finest homes and gardens ------

Friday, July 7 from 1pm to 7pm

Saturday, July 8 from 10am to 7pm

  • Tour guests drive to each home to fit their schedule
  • Volunteer guides at each home 
  • Outdoor artists at each home
  • Visit each home once during the two-day tour
  • Refreshments and art show in our Dale Shaffer Meeting Room

$20 tickets are now available at selected businesses.

Click here to see a list of businesses selling tickets and complete directions for the tour.

Hands On History

Historic Home & Garden Tour

Historic Home & Garden Tour

Bring your children ages 9-12 to a special day to discover, learn, and hold artifacts at our museum on

Friday, July 14, 2023 from 9am - 3pm.

Free lunch is included.  Optionally, attendees can bring a lunch.


Cost:  $5 per child, adults are welcome.


We prefer receiving the registrations early, but will accept registrations at the door. Registration also gives permission to attend and must be filled out, even if you pay at the door.

Click here to download a registration form

or get one at our office in the Dale Shaffer Research Library during open hours, Mon-Wed-Thurs, 9-noon.


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 or to make a membership payment.

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

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.

Donate

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

Our Partners

Salem Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Salem Partnership
Ohio Museums Association

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