Live the History!
Visit: 239 South Lundy Mail: 208 South Broadway Ave Salem Ohio 44460
2022 'Smart' Calendar Features Historic Downtown
We are pleased to announce the release of the 2022 calendar "Remembering Where We Were," featuring Salem buildings that were loved and lost. QR codes are on the calendar to open a webpage giving more background and interesting stories of the month's featured structure that was a vital part of our history. The cover is a map of the buildings' locations. This calendar will be a treasured keepsake for anyone who grew up or lived in Salem.
Cost: $15 at our Gift Shop and at Salem Computer Center. OR you can order online here to have a calendar mailed to you. Shipping and handling costs will be added.
News and Events
UGRR Trolley Tours
Scheduled Ghost Tours
Scheduled Ghost Tours
Underground Railroad Trolley Tours
-Monday, Nov 8 at 10am
-Saturday, Nov 13 at 2pm
The tour will last approximately an hour and half.
Cost: $15 per person
Trolley loads at 239 South Lundy Street.
Walk-ons are welcome on first come, first serve basis after reservations.
Call 330-337-6733 to reserve your seats. Your call will be returned.
The Gift Shop will be open if you would want to visit before or after the tour.
Riders are requested to wear masks.
Scheduled Ghost Tours
Scheduled Ghost Tours
Scheduled Ghost Tours
Ghost Tour Tentative Schedule for this fall:
- Saturday, Oct 30 at 4pm - Walking
- Saturday, Oct 30 at 6pm - Trolley
- Saturday, Oct 30 at 8pm - Trolley
- Saturday, Oct 30 at 10pm - Trolley
Length of tour: about 75 minutes
Trolley Tour Cost: $15 per person
Walking Tour Cost: $10 per person
Reservations Recommended:
- Call 330-205-3923
More information on calendar and Trolley Tours Page
Monthly Meeting
Scheduled Ghost Tours
Monthly Meeting
You are invited to our next Monthly Meeting on November 9, 2021 at 7pm in the meeting room of Dale Shaffer library.
In honor of Veteran's Day, Marilyn Mong, Local Historian and Pilot will present "Remembering Women Pilots."
Monthly Meetings are open to the public.
Click here for more information
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.
Museum Tours
Second Saturday
Monthly Meeting
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
Second Saturday
Second Saturday
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.
Second Saturday
Second Saturday
Second Saturday
The next Second Saturday event for downtown Salem, November 13, is
Veterans Appreciation Day.
We will honor many military service people with artifacts and information. More detail will follow.
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.
