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Step back in time with these historic holiday tours

November 6, 2024 • 
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A person sits in a kitchen in front of pots and flour. Two people peer out a door. A person lights a candle in a dark room.

Winkler Bakery features festive desserts + pastries all season long.

Photos provided by Old Salem Museums & Gardens, courtesy Dan Routh

Holiday magic meets US history with the return of Old Salem’s Joy of Christmas Evening Tours, inviting you + the family to experience the rich traditions of a classic Salem Christmas.

Held every Friday and Saturday from Thanksgiving through Christmas, these enchanting evening explorations bring guests through the Tavern Museum, Vogler House, and Boys’ School, where 18th- and 19th-century holiday customs come to life.

Pro tip: Old Salem’s gift shop is also great for finding local + handmade gifts. Make it a family tradition.

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