SEPTEMBER 3, 2009
The Salem Farmers’ Market will be holding a 375th Anniversary celebration at the market on Thursday, September 3 starting at 4:00 p.m. Speakers at the event include Representative John Keenan and local historian Jim McCallister. On September 3, 1634 the Massachusetts General Court first authorized Salem to hold a weekly farmers market. The event September 3rd will honor Salem’s long tradition as a market town and celebrate the successful return of a market to downtown Salem. The Salem Farmers’ Market, organized by Salem Main Streets, is held in Derby Square on Front St. every Thursday from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. For more information or updates visit
www.salemfarmersmarket.org.
