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Less than a century after settlers arrived in 1626, the event that most
people associate with Salem occurred. Unfortunately, the city is still
famous for the
Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692. However, those that take
the opportunity to find out more about this seaside community realize
Salem has much more to offer.
LOCATION - MAP OF SALEM
Located on Salem Bay, the city of Salem is a mere 16 miles north of
Boston. Swampscott and Lynn are found on the southern border, Peabody is
to the west, Beverly is to the north and Marblehead is on the east. The
local newspaper, The Salem Evening News will give you current news and
local Salem weather forcast.
Salem was incorporated as a town in 1626 and later as a city in 1836. The
city was the second incorporated city in Massachusetts, Boston being the
first. When it was first settled, Salem encompassed most of the North
Shore. Over the years, communities were divided off and renamed.
Easily one of the most historical cities in Massachusetts, Salem's past is
peppered with significant events. It began as one of the first landing
sites for English settlers. In fact, Salem holds the distinction of being
the second oldest settlement in New England. Later, it became the first
major port in the United States.
During the Revolutionary War, Salem was the site of the first armed
resistance in this country to British authority. A substantial trade
market with the East Indians also made Salem well-known. Literary lovers
will appreciate the fact that Salem was the home of famous author
Nathaniel Hawthorne.
Total population is just under 42,000. Average property tax is about
$3,500. Average household income is about $58,000. Median Age is 36.
The Commonwealth offers town profiles on each Massachusetts community. The
profiles feature vital information, such as population, density and
property values on the
town
profile for Salem web site. The
Relocation
Crime Lab Index gives Salem's crime rate relative to the national
average of all the cities in our database. A value of 100 means that the
city is exactly average. A value of 200 means that the city has twice the
crime rate as the average city. A value of 50 means that the city has half
the crime rate of the average city.
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if you need any additional
town demographics, information or comparisons.
The MBTA is the Public Transportation for the Greater Boston area. It
breaks down into commuter trains, subway, and bus transit.
The Commuter Trains go from Boston North Station or Boston South Station to the
outlying areas. The
subway system is in-town transportation for getting
around Boston. There are various
bus schedules in and out of Boston to
the outlying areas and then there is some additonal but more limitted Boat
transportation. Both the
Newburyport and Rockport lines go through Salem.
There is a
weekday schedule and
weekend schedule. There is also
a bus schedule for bus transportation from Salem to Boston and other area destinations.
Parents are understandably concerned about the quality of their children's
school. Here in Massachusetts, students are given a comprehensive exam to
determine their learning level and the schools are ranked accordingly. You
should be aware of these
MCAS or Massachusetts Comprehensive Assesment
System testing results.
You can get past school rankings from
Massachusetts Public K-12 School Rankings, (PSK-12) but would need to
subscribe or
Email us
for a specific current report.
The Massachusetts Department of Education gives a public, charter, and
private
Salem school report on-line
. This is probably the most popular
report linked to from Salem web sites. You can also register with us for
a
FREE e-school profile report.
Salem State College is conveniently
located and serves the community well.
Present-day residents have not forgotten their city's history. Historical
buildings abound in Salem. A multitude of museums are also ways to glimpse
the past. The breathtaking City Hall structure houses some impressive
historical documents including the original deed establishing title to the
land from the heirs of the Indian Nanepashemet to the selectmen of Salem,
as well as letters from President George Washington, Governor Samuel Adams
and John Hancock.
Make sure you check the
Salem calendar of upcoming events for activities in and
around Salem.
Salem Web offers a complete guide for things to do in
Salem, as well as attractive photos and highlights of the city of Salem
.
There are numerous
Salem attractions and recreational activities
to make
this a haven for tourists.
At the
Salem
Witch Museum visitors experience the panic of the Witch
Trials of 1692 through this museum's dramatic use of sets and lighting.
The
Salem
Witch House is the only remaining Salem structure with direct
ties to the witch trials of 1692. You would be remiss if you didn't visit
the
Peabody Essex Museum
and the
House of Seven Gables.
This 17th-century
wooden mansion was the inspiration for the classic Nathaniel Hawthorne
novel.
One
sensible way to tour Salem is the Salem Trolley
which is a narrated
trolley tour and shuttle around the historic city. With twelve stops on
our route you can see everything Salem has to offer. One of the stops
includes the
Salem Maritime, which is the first National Historic Site in
the National Park System,
and was established to preserve and interpret
the maritime history of New England and the United States. Near there
you'll want to visit
The Friendship which is a reproduction tall ship that
stands in the marina at Pickering Wharf.
Pickering wharf shopping and
dining area attracts visitiors with it's quaint seaside village charm and
unique shops and restaurants.
Derby Square Tours was founded in 1983 to promote a deeper understanding
and appreciation of the rich history of Salem, Massachusetts. Derby Square
Tours offers a full range of tour services and educational programs. And
don't forget to visit Salem Pioneer Village. And of course, many of the
North Shore golf courses are a quick jaunt from Salem.
The Salem of today is a thriving, colorful community. These days it is
making the transition from being a trading, manufacturing and retail
center into more of a service-based economy. Education is also important
to the home of Salem State College. The public school system is a melting
pot of countless cultures. It is estimated that children speaking at least
20 different languages make up Salem's school system.
This historic town could be the right choice for you.
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Salem Public Library
Destination Salem
Salem City Chamber of Commece
Salem Visitors Guide
City of Salem Service Directory
North of Boston Calendar of Events
Offficial Salem Website
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