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History Alive, Inc. Salem, MA History Alive creates original theatre and events about local history. Become a fan to learn more. History Alive, Inc.

is an independent non-profit organization in Salem, MA. We make theatre about local history, travel to schools, contract with film and television companies, and create historically based special events for other non-profits.

There are still tickets available for "Kids' Pub" this coming Saturday! Join us for a family friendly evening of 17th c...
10/16/2026

There are still tickets available for "Kids' Pub" this coming Saturday! Join us for a family friendly evening of 17th century music, dancing, and games!

Purchase tickets at historyalivesalem.simpletix.com

Yesterday was the Haunted Happenings Grand Parade! This year's theme was "Old-School Halloween", so we thought we'd take...
10/02/2026

Yesterday was the Haunted Happenings Grand Parade! This year's theme was "Old-School Halloween", so we thought we'd take things all the way back to the 17th Century! Our cast of "Kids' Pub" had a merry time walking in the parade! If you are interested in joining "Kids' Pub" for some autumnal 17th century family friendly fun visit our website to purchase tickets! "Kids' Pub" performances are select Saturday evenings this fall at 5PM.

https://historyalivesalem.simpletix.com/

Salem Main Streets

We are still reminiscing over our summer shows at the Armory Visitor Center! Thank you to all who came out this summer a...
09/24/2026

We are still reminiscing over our summer shows at the Armory Visitor Center! Thank you to all who came out this summer and played their part in Cry Innocent: The People Versus Bridget Bishop. A very big thank you and a thunderous huzzah to the Essex Heritage and the Park Service for hosting us on Saturdays making our summer season possible!

You can still experience the examination of Bridget Bishop this fall, but we have moved back to the Old Town Hall. Find us there 7 days a week!

Huzzah! Kids' Pub is back for another year of merriment! Experience the music, dances, games, and spooky stories of New ...
09/17/2026

Huzzah! Kids' Pub is back for another year of merriment! Experience the music, dances, games, and spooky stories of New England's past with your in-costume, in-character guides. Feel free to dress up for the time-travel!

Kids Pub is primarily geared toward elementary school aged children and their families or other attentive caregivers. Local harvest treats will be available for purchase from the Creative Collective market on the first floor, and brought upstairs. You may also bring in your own food and drink. Free c***r and popcorn will be provided.

In honor of the 170th anniversary of Charlotte Forten's graduation from Salem Normal School, Salem State University is h...
09/15/2026

In honor of the 170th anniversary of Charlotte Forten's graduation from Salem Normal School, Salem State University is hosting a lecture by Dr. Mollie Barnes, "Recovering Amoretta Daise in Charlotte Forten's Diaries: Forten from Student to Teacher, from Salem to the Sea Islands," Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in Charlotte Forten Room 123 on Central Campus, 4:30-6:00 pm.

The lecture will be prefaced by our own Chloe Agyare, portraying Charlotte Forten, and will be followed by a reception. The event is FREE and no registration is required.

Take a walk back in time with Charlotte Forten! Our tour, “Charlotte’s Salem”, is part of Essex Heritage “Trails and Sai...
09/12/2026

Take a walk back in time with Charlotte Forten! Our tour, “Charlotte’s Salem”, is part of Essex Heritage “Trails and Sails” festival, on September 12th and 19th.

Join 19th century abolitionist and educator, Charlotte Forten, in an antebellum tour of Salem. Learn about the progress African-Americans are making in winning equal treatment and the many arduous steps still to go. See the locations of anti-slavery activism and learn about the people who nourished Charlotte's education and artistry as she became Salem Normal School's first Black graduate and Salem's first Black teacher to teach white children. Hear samples of young Charlotte's poetry and parody. Get insight into the remarkable life and contribution that Charlotte would make over the next decades.

Visit HistoryAliveSalem.SimpleTix.com for more! Spots are free, but you’ll need to make a reservation ahead of time.



Hello there, new actors! You’ll hear more about these folks in the coming weeks! So far, they’ve been observing, rehea...
09/11/2026

Hello there, new actors! You’ll hear more about these folks in the coming weeks! So far, they’ve been observing, rehearsing, singing, and learning all about 17th century life in New England. Please enjoy this snapshot of very serious business at our first rehearsal of the year.

One of the most recent "Halloween Season" Cry Innocent trends is that the day after the Haunted Happenings kick-off para...
09/07/2026

One of the most recent "Halloween Season" Cry Innocent trends is that the day after the Haunted Happenings kick-off parade sells more advance tickets than even some weekend days. If you're thinking of catching a Cry Innocent: The People Versus Bridget Bishop show on parade day (October 1st) or the day after, get your tickets ahead! (Pictured: "Puritans" love an after hours parade.) Ticket link in the comments. , , , ,

A hearty HUZZAH and THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors as we walked in Salem’s 400+ Heritage Days Parade! We couldn’t ha...
09/07/2026

A hearty HUZZAH and THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors as we walked in Salem’s 400+ Heritage Days Parade! We couldn’t have brought these historical figures to life without your help!

And many, many thanks to our wonderful company member who took this parade footage!



Such fun time warping through Salem's 400+ years of history yesterday. What do you think: should HA produce a time-warp ...
08/02/2026

Such fun time warping through Salem's 400+ years of history yesterday. What do you think: should HA produce a time-warp ball where we learn dances with these heroes from Salem's past? Thank you to yesterday's 36 performers and to entry sponsors: Donna A. Seger, William Goldberg, Dr. Marlene Juedes and Megan Christian. Love, Your Salem.

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