Salem Main Streets

…to the Suprise Birthday Party, on the Trolley tour, on the walking tour, to the plaque dedication or to one of the many fantastic events celebrating the life of Sophia Peabody Hawthorne this weekend.

Celebrate the 200th Birthday of Sophia Peabody Hawthorne downtown Salem, MA from Saturday, September 19 through Monday September 21th. Events to commemorate the life of Sophia Peabody, one of the famous Peabody Sisters, a gifted painter and illustrator and the wife of Nathaniel Hawthorne. For a full schedule of events, click here.

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.

Celebrate the 200th Birthday of Sophia Peabody Hawthorne downtown Salem, MA from Saturday, September 19, through Sunday September 20th. Events to commemorate the life of Sophia Peabody, one of the famous Peabody Sisters, a gifted painter and illustrator and the wife of Nathaniel Hawthorne. For a full schedule of events, click here.