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Experience historic traditions with your family this holiday season

November 19, 2024 • 
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A woman wearing a dress from colonial times, holding a candle and a table with old-fashioned bread, also from colonial times.

Shop for unique, homemade gifts at the Old Salem gift shop.

Photo provided by Old Salem Museum & Gardens, Courtesy Dan Routh.

Looking for a unique holiday experience? Step back in time with Old Salem’s historic holiday charm.

Immerse yourself in 18th and 19th-century Christmas celebrations, like:

  • Salem Saturdays | Saturdays, Nov. 30-Dec. 21 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Experience historic traditions, shop for handcrafted gifts, and enjoy festive treats at Winkler Bakery.
  • Joy of Christmas Evening Tours | Fridays and Saturdays, Thanksgiving through Christmas | Lantern-lit walks showcase Old Salem’s holiday charm with visits to historic landmarks.

Discover Christmases past

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