In partnership with Essex National Heritage Area Salem Historical Society presents:
Fallen Heroes: Salem’s Unique Connection to the War of 1812
“Don’t give up the ship” is the motto that the United States Navy sails under to this very day. However, few people are aware that these famous words were uttered during a battle that took place off of the coast of Essex County. These last words of Captain James Lawrence, as his ship USS Chesapeake succumbed to the HMS Shannon on June 1, 1813 were memorialized by his fellow ship captains and are honored by sailors today. However, the story doesn’t end there. Come hear Robin Woodman. President of Salem Historical Society, talk about this battle and its unique connection to the city of Salem.
This event is free and is presented as part of Essex Heritage's Trails & Sails programming.
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The Salem Historical Society collaborates with others in the support, development and sponsorship of key events helping to promote Salem’s history. We are involved with events such as the annual re-enactment of Salem’s resistance to the British during the Revolutionary War - Leslie’s Retreat, the newly conceived Ancestry Days, the First Day Walk and Lecture. We participate in the annual Essex Heritage Trails and Sails weekends as well as Historic Salem’s Christmas in Salem and many other events throughout the year. Check Destination Salem’s website, linked below, for a complete calendar of events happening in Salem.
DESTINATION SALEM
The Office of Tourism & Cultural Affairs for Salem, Massachusetts
Check Destination Salem’s website for up a to date calendar of events happening in Salem. As the official destination marketing organization for the City of Salem, Destination Salem cooperatively markets Salem as one of Massachusetts’ best destinations for families, couples, domestic and international travelers who are seeking an authentic New England experience, cultural enrichment, American history, fine dining, unique shopping and fun. The organization is a nonprofit, public-private partnership funded by both the City of Salem and the businesses that invest in advertising in the annual Salem City Guide & Map and the annual Guide to Haunted Happenings https://www.salem.org/.
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Earlier Event: September 22
Layers of Paint, Layers of History
Later Event: October 3
Deliver Us From Evil: Counter-Magic in Early New England