Salem’s Peabody-Essex Museum has launched the world’s first exhibit of the works of THE SCULPTOR Edmonia Lewis, and we need to see it before it’s over!
Want to see it too? Katie has plotted a one-day What’sHerName Salem Adventure: we’ll see the exhibit together, then do an enormous day of women’s history sightseeing!
COMING SOON
From 9 am to 9pm on May 23, we’ll be bashing around Witch City together, led by our intrepid insider guide, David Tullis (guest on THE FIRST ACCUSED Tituba). Come join in the fun!
THE PLAN:
We’ll meet in the center of Salem at 9 am and spend the day adventuring through the fascinating women’s history of Witch City. (Yes, we’ll see the witch sites, but there are so many other fascinating tales too!) This one-day adventure does not include a hotel. So you can drive/train into Salem from surrounding areas, or book your own hotel if you want to Make It a Whole Thing!
Here’s what’s included in this one-of-a-kind adventure:
- A visit to the world-class Peabody Essex Museum, America’s oldest museum
- Said in Stone, the Edmonia Lewis exhibit
- A visit to the House of Seven Gables, learning the stories of fascinating women associated with the house made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel
- Extensive walking tour (all day, basically!) of the women’s history of Salem with David Tullis, our local insider guide and What’sHerName expert guest (delightfully sardonic and fun)
- Salem Witch Trials Memorial – poignant memorial to the witch trials victims
- Charter Street Cemetery – oldest cemetery in Salem
- Statues, streets and historic buildings bearing witness to fascinating historical women, including Spiritualist Mediums, founders of the modern witchcraft movement, and the inventor of the Ouiji board
- A visit to the Witch House, once home to the witch trails Judge, Jonathan Corwin, it contains some of the only surviving artifacts associated with the 1692 trials
- Film locations from Hocus Pocus and other Salem classics
- An evening Ghost Tour of Salem’s iconic haunts including Chestnut Street, lined with historic mansions
- America’s oldest candy shop
- A crew of fellow Nameiacs to geek out with – priceless!
Salem is so fascinating, charming, and dark in the best way. Come join us for one giant unforgettable day!
Cost: $260 per person
PLEASE note:
- Katie will be leading this adventure, but Olivia won’t be in attendance this time. (Katie just happens to be in the area for the month of May!)
FAQs:
How does payment work? After you register, you’ll receive an invoice via email, which you’ll need to pay within 48 hours to secure your spot. If you cancel, you can request a refund (minus bank fees) until May 9. After May 9, it is nonrefundable.
Can I come for just part of it? You can skip what you like, however the price for the day would remain the same. Joining the group late would be logistically tricky, since we’ll be moving about all day.
Will there be a lot of walking? Yes, so much walking across the city of Salem and back again! But we’ll be very entertained along the way. Wear your best walking shoes!
What about meals? We’ll each do our own meals. The current plan for lunch is to grab lunch to go, then picnic outside while we hear tales of Salem women. A Salem Lunch-and-Learn, if you will. (If you live nearby, you could certainly pack a lunch!) For dinner, we will have a break in the town center with various food options, before the finale Ghost Tour.
Can kids come on the tour? This is an adult-oriented tour, so it may be too boring or grisly for young ones. 16 and up is the intended audience.
I want to extend my stay. Do you have a hotel recommendation? Certainly! If you want maximum history and haunts, The Hawthorne Hotel is famous for both. It’s also got a fantastic location smack in the middle of everything. For a more budget stay, the Hampton Inn is a good option, and walkable to everything. Much cheaper options abound in (far less characterful) Danvers and Peabody, but these would require a car to get to Salem.
I want to do it, but I’m nervous. Maybe I should just go to Salem on my own? When Nameiacs come together, magic happens! We always have such a lively and fantastic time together. These are your people, and this is a guaranteed totally unique way to experience Salem. Katie & David Tullis go way back, and the vibes are joyful. We go places and hear stories most tourists do not.
Go for it!
