Salem More than just Witches! The Heritage Trail is a Red Painted line that leads Salem's visitors on a 3 mile walk through Salem's rich history.Founded in 1626 by Roger Conant as a small Cod fishing village named Naumkeag .Naumkaeg was re named "Salem" by Governor John Endicott in 1628.This small coastal city was consumed in 1692 by the fear of something wicked during its Witch hysteria ,19 were hanged and one pressed to death. After The Boston Tea Party in 1773 Boston's port was blockaded leaving Salem as America's most thriving sea port thriving till the mid 1830's.Today Salem is a monument to America's early history. Re live America's Journey, walk the Path to Independence! Join us April-October Saturday/ Sunday's 12:00/3:30pm Tour Meets at Remember Salem Gifts 127 Essex Street! Use Your Go Boston Card!!!
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The Heritage Trail Tour is less than 1 mile.
How long is the Tour? The Tour is 90 minutes. Who Guides the Tour? Our guides are more than just actors, they are wearing correct period clothing, they are career history interpretors, your guide is licensed through the city of Salem.
What will we see? 1. Salem Common 2.John Ward house 1685 3. 350 years of architecture 4.Gardner Pingree House 5.Paul Revere Bell 6. Leslie's Retreat! 7.Salem's 1st Church 8.Old London Coffee House 9 Old Burying Point 10. Salem Witch Memorial 11.Pickering Wharf 12. Old Custom House Get a guide book!
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