Salem Athenaeum

Phone 978-744-2540
Email staff@salemathenaeum.net
Website https://salemathenaeum.net/

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    These Truths Discussion Series: Part 3— “The State”

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    Part 3 of the Athenaeum's four-part discussion series of These Truths by Jill Lepore. This session explores how government expanded in response to industrialization, immigration, inequality, and crisis through the Progressive Era, the Great Depression, and World Wars.

  • Trails and Sails: Athenaeum Tour

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    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
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    As part of Trails and Sails, the Salem Athenaeum will be having a free guided tour of the building along with a brief history of the institution (established 1760). Select books from the library’s Historical Collections will be on display. Saturday 9/26 only!

  • Convivial Craft

    Convival Craft
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Groups

    Use this time to move a creative project forward (knit, scrapbook, sketch, journal, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes, sign the kids up for camp, organize your photos) in community.

  • Misfortune: Salem’s Parlor Magic Experience

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    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
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    Are you feeling lucky? Join in on Salem’s parlor magic experience! Local magician Evan Northrup presents unforgettable illusions inspired by superstitions in the beautiful Salem Athenaeum reading room.

  • Convivial Craft

    Convival Craft
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Groups

    Use this time to move a creative project forward (knit, scrapbook, sketch, journal, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes, sign the kids up for camp, organize your photos) in community.

  • Convivial Craft

    Convival Craft
    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States
    Groups

    Use this time to move a creative project forward (knit, scrapbook, sketch, journal, write) or complete a task (write those thank you notes, sign the kids up for camp, organize your photos) in community.

  • Horror Writing Workshop with Gillian Daniels

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    Salem Athenaeum 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, United States

    This October, climb the stairs to The Attic at the Salem Athenaeum and step into a world of shadows, story craft, and suspense with Gillian Daniels, mistress of horror fiction. Learn how to transform fleeting ideas into fully formed nightmares!