Derby Wharf Light Station

Upcoming events

• Fri, Jul 31, 10 AM Tall Ship – Pride of Baltimore Visits Salem

  Pride‘s mission is to promote historical maritime education, foster economic development and tourism, and represent the people of Maryland in every port she visits.

• Sat, Aug 1, 10 AM Tall Ship – Pride of Baltimore Visits Salem

  Pride‘s mission is to promote historical maritime education, foster economic development and tourism, and represent the people of Maryland in every port she visits.

• Sat, Aug 1, 10 AM Salem 400+ Heritage Days Parade

  After more than thirty years the beloved Salem Heritage Days Parade is making its triumphant return, brought to life through a collaborative effort between the City of Salem, National Park Service, Salem State University, the Salem Police Department, Salem Trolley, the Salem Chamber of Commerce, and the North Shore CDC. This diverse planning committee is working together to offer the community a unique opportunity to experience more than 400 years of Salem’s remarkable story through an innovative chronological format. Under the overarching theme of “Salem Through the Centuries” the parade will take spectators on a journey through time, beginning with Salem’s indigenous roots and progressing through each major era that has shaped the city’s identity.

• Sat, Aug 1, 11 AM Salem Maritime Festival & 4th Annual Cardboard Boat Regatta

  Join us on Saturday, August 1 at Salem Maritime National Historical Park on Derby Street for the Salem Heritage Days Parade and Festival celebrating both the 250th anniversary of America and the 400th anniversary of Salem. This event is free and open to the public. The festivities begin with the return of the Heritage Days Parade, traveling from Salem State University’s O’Keefe Center to Salem Maritime National Historical Park. Following the parade, the fun continues with a festival along the waterfront. Cheer on your friends and neighbors at the annual Great Salem Maritime Cardboard Boat Regatta, step aboard the visiting tall ship Pride of Baltimore, try new food from local food trucks, and so much more! The Salem Heritage Days Parade and Festival is a partnership between Salem Maritime National Historical Park and the City of Salem.

• Sat, Aug 1, 12 PM Salem Heritage Days Festival Art Making: Historic Salem Pictures

  Join us at the Salem 400+ Heritage Days Festival on Derby Wharf! Bring local history to life by decorating a picture frame featuring images of Salem through the ages and create a unique memento featuring our beloved city. Learn more about Salem Heritage Days, which includes a parade, a cardboard boat regatta and other fun activities for all ages.

• Sun, Aug 2, 10 AM Tall Ship – Pride of Baltimore Visits Salem

  Pride‘s mission is to promote historical maritime education, foster economic development and tourism, and represent the people of Maryland in every port she visits.

• Mon, Aug 3, 10 AM Tall Ship – Pride of Baltimore Visits Salem

  Pride‘s mission is to promote historical maritime education, foster economic development and tourism, and represent the people of Maryland in every port she visits.