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Salem Muster on the Common

First Muster 1637 Reenactment - Salem Muster Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company Muster Parade and Ceremony on the Salem MA Common

One of the most exciting events in Salem is the Anniversary of the Country's First Muster! Watch the reenactment unfold in Salem Common! The AHAC participates in the parade and ceremony commemorating the Anniversary of the country's first muster in 1637 in Salem Massachusetts. Salem is the birthplace of National Guard. Many members of the Ancients have served or are currently serving in the Guard. Participants include Massachusetts National Guard, Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts, Salem Trayned Band, 2nd Corpos Veterans Group, and other historic military companies.

When:

Saturday, April 22, 2023 10am-2pm

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Real Pirates of Salem Historical Experience

Historical Experience Features 300-Year-Old Artifacts and Treasure from Only Fully Authenticated Pirate Ship Ever Discovered

Real Pirates Salem, a historical experience featuring an exhibition of real pirate treasure recovered from the shipwrecked Whydah – discovered by famed underwater archaeological explorer Barry Clifford – will open its doors on Saturday, April 9 at noon. The objects in the exhibit are from the world’s only fully authenticated pirate treasure ever discovered – including coins, jewelry, a cannon, and other weapons – retrieved from the wreck, and last touched by the hands of pirates more than 300 years ago.

When:

Beginning April 9, Real Pirates Salem is open 7 days a week from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Location:

Charlotte Forten Park

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Family Day at the Crane Estate

Come enjoy a day of family fun and learn some history at the Crane Estate in Ipswich Massachusetts

Step back in time to 1929 and join us for a day of family fun at Castle Hill! We're bringing play back into the Crane Estate with fun activities for the whole family through out the day.

When:

Sunday, November 24, 2019 10AM-4PM

Location:

Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

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Art Academy Summer Program at Montserrat College of Art in Beverly MA

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Music Together - Friday

Music Together® is a research-based music & movement program for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and the grown-ups who love them. Music Together® classes make it easy for parents/primary caregivers to play a crucial role in activating their child's music development. Classes are 45 minutes...

Where: Community House Of Hamilton & Wenham

10:30 am to 11:15 am

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Saturday, April 5

Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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Yukan Fool's Run | Half Marathon & 5k

Yukan hosts the Fool's Dual Half Marathon and Half Marathon in Gloucester Massahcusetts! Jump into spring with beautiful ocean views as you run along the scenic coastline on Cape Ann. Kids 5K only $10.00! (12 & under, Open to ages 6 and up)

Where: O'Maley Innovation Middle School

9:00 am

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Music Together - Saturday

Where: Grace Episcopal Church in Salem

9:15 am to 11:15 am

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Vernal Pools | Family Nature Series

Greenbelt and North Shore Nature Programs team up for this event for all ages! What sound do frogs make? Turns out, they make a lot of different sounds! Come meet the residents of the vernal pools to learn who says ribbit, quack, chirp, peep and more! We recommend...

Where: Farnsworth Reservation

10:00 am to 11:30 am

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Girls in STEM Session at Acera School

Do you know a girl who is curious about science? Join Acera School on Saturday, April 5th from 10AM to 12PM for an exciting – and FREE – morning of interactive STEM! The event will be held at Acera School, located at 5 Lowell Ave in Winchester. Free on site parking is available.

Where: Acera School

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Sunday, April 6

Todd Farm Market

From early Spring to late Fall, Todd Farm is a great Sunday destination for families! Head to the farm and explore the outdoor award-winning Market featuring up to 240 vendors from all over New England and New York!

Where: Todd Farm Market

5:00 am to 3:00 pm

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Babson Farm Quarry Self-guided Walking Tour at Halibut Point

Take a self guided tour at one of Massachusetts most beautiful locations!

Where: Halibut Point State Park

7:00 am to 6:00 pm

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CoastalExplorer: Sand Dune Safari

The sand dunes at Crane Beach are like a desert. Water is hard to come by; the sand is hot and the dunes are always moving & shifting with the strong ocean winds. Despite these stressors, a variety of life thrives here. Come explore the dunes of Crane Beach, and learn how animals and plants...

Where: Castle Hill on the Crane Estate

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

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Boston Children's Chorus at Shalin Liu

Experience an uplifting and dynamic performance of the Boston Children’s Chorus, where the diverse and talented voices of Boston’s youth shine, captivate and inspire! BCC’s vibrant, jubilant and powerful performances have established them as leading young artists in the city of Boston and beyond. ...

Where: Shalin Liu Performance Center

3:00 pm

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Chess Night at Beverly Library

You do not have access to view this node and BevRec are teaming up to offer Chess Nights in the Barnett Gallery in the main Library at 32 Essex St, Beverly. The first Monday of each month through May, come and play the world’s greatest game (if you don’t count Pac Man) with your neighbors. This is...

5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

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