Salem 400+ Celebration - Revision history

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	*In February 2026, Salem resident Karen Scalia initiated a "sister city" discussion with East Budleigh, England for the 400th anniversary celebration. Roger Conant, a New England colonist famous for establishing the city of Salem, was born in East Budleigh in April 1592. The East Budleigh Council unanimously agreed to the proposal after Scalia delivered a letter in June 2025 from Mayor Pangallo with Bicton Parish Council. The resolution was filed by Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the connection will be celebrated during the Food at 400+ festival in June 2026.		*In February 2026, Salem resident Karen Scalia initiated a "sister city" discussion with East Budleigh, England for the 400th anniversary celebration. Roger Conant, a New England colonist famous for establishing the city of Salem, was born in East Budleigh in April 1592. The East Budleigh Council unanimously agreed to the proposal after Scalia delivered a letter in June 2025 from Mayor Pangallo with Bicton Parish Council. The resolution was filed by Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the connection will be celebrated during the Food at 400+ festival in June 2026.

	*As part of the Salem 400+ celebration, the city announced that they will be restoring its ~~'''~~President George Washington ~~Lansdowne~~ portrait~~'''~~, which is displayed at city hall. Wellpoint, a health benefits company will be fully funding the museum-grade restoration. The portrait is set to be revealed publicly during the city's 400th anniversary celebrations. A ceremony on September 8, 2026 was held for the unveiling.		*As part of the Salem 400+ celebration, the city announced that they will be restoring its President George Washington Landsdowne portrait, which is displayed at city hall. Wellpoint, a health benefits company will be fully funding the museum-grade restoration. The portrait is set to be revealed publicly during the city's 400th anniversary celebrations. A ceremony on September 8, 2026 was held for the unveiling.

	*In 2026, Harmony Grove Cemetery launched a new walking tour titled, "From City Hall to Sacred Ground: Honoring Salem's First Mayor Leverett Saltonstall and Those Who Followed". The event included a lecture by Peter Drummey, retired chief historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society about the impact of Salem's first mayor, Saltonstall as well as a self-guided walking tour of the 21 gravesites of former mayors of Salem. The tour was created for the Salem 400+ celebration. The self-guided walking tour will be available throughout the year.		*In 2026, Harmony Grove Cemetery launched a new walking tour titled, "From City Hall to Sacred Ground: Honoring Salem's First Mayor Leverett Saltonstall and Those Who Followed". The event included a lecture by Peter Drummey, retired chief historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society about the impact of Salem's first mayor, Saltonstall as well as a self-guided walking tour of the 21 gravesites of former mayors of Salem. The tour was created for the Salem 400+ celebration. The self-guided walking tour will be available throughout the year.
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	*As part of Salem 400+ Celebrations, the Peabody Essex Museum is hosting artist Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin at their Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop. The shop (also called a "ten-footer") will be held on Fridays and Saturdays through August 29. Visitors will be able to watch Geurin build boots using traditional shoe building tools. "Ten footer" shoe shops were once a common shop around Salem and the rest of the area. Visitors will learn more about traditional shoe making and the history of craftspeople, including the gender roles of the builders.		*As part of Salem 400+ Celebrations, the Peabody Essex Museum is hosting artist Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin at their Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop. The shop (also called a "ten-footer") will be held on Fridays and Saturdays through August 29. Visitors will be able to watch Geurin build boots using traditional shoe building tools. "Ten footer" shoe shops were once a common shop around Salem and the rest of the area. Visitors will learn more about traditional shoe making and the history of craftspeople, including the gender roles of the builders.

	*The Salem Heritage Days Parade returned to the city for the first time in over 30 years in 2026 in honor of Salem's 400+ Celebrations. The parade took place on August 1, 2026.		*'''The Salem Heritage Days Parade''' returned to the city for the first time in over 30 years in 2026 in honor of Salem's 400+ Celebrations. The parade took place on August 1, 2026.

	*In August 2026, the city removed the double entrance doors to City Hall for restoration in celebration of Salem 400+. The doors have been in place since at least 1926.		*In August 2026, the city removed the double entrance doors to City Hall for restoration in celebration of Salem 400+. The doors have been in place since at least 1926.
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	*An event titled ''The Salem 400+ Voices of Belonging'' took place in September 2026 and celebrated the people and stories that make up the city. The Salem Point neighborhood was featured with artwork, panel discussions, and a performance by Salem's Youth Poet Laureate, Lianna Galvan. The event was in partnership with the North Shore Community Development Coalition and took place in Palmer Cove Park.		*An event titled ''The Salem 400+ Voices of Belonging'' took place in September 2026 and celebrated the people and stories that make up the city. The Salem Point neighborhood was featured with artwork, panel discussions, and a performance by Salem's Youth Poet Laureate, Lianna Galvan. The event was in partnership with the North Shore Community Development Coalition and took place in Palmer Cove Park.

			*The city waived fees for residents in honor of Parks Days to encourage citizens to visit the city's over 40 parks as part of Salem 400+ celebrations. It is also to show the '''Salem Signature Parks Initiative''' which was a community effort to improve city parks. The event was held from September 12-13.

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	*"Ceremony to celebrate restoration of George Washington portrait" ''The Salem News'', Sept 2, 2026, p. A07		*"Ceremony to celebrate restoration of George Washington portrait" ''The Salem News'', Sept 2, 2026, p. A07

	*City, North Shore CDC to host event at Palmer Cove Park" ''The Salem News'', Aug 28, 2026, p. A01		*"City, North Shore CDC to host event at Palmer Cove Park" ''The Salem News'', Aug 28, 2026, p. A01

			*"Salem waives permit fees for parks to celebrate Parks Day this weekend", ''The Salem News'' Sept 11, 2026, p. A03

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	*In February 2026, Salem resident Karen Scalia initiated a "sister city" discussion with East Budleigh, England for the 400th anniversary celebration. Roger Conant, a New England colonist famous for establishing the city of Salem, was born in East Budleigh in April 1592. The East Budleigh Council unanimously agreed to the proposal after Scalia delivered a letter in June 2025 from Mayor Pangallo with Bicton Parish Council. The resolution was filed by Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the connection will be celebrated during the Food at 400+ festival in June 2026.		*In February 2026, Salem resident Karen Scalia initiated a "sister city" discussion with East Budleigh, England for the 400th anniversary celebration. Roger Conant, a New England colonist famous for establishing the city of Salem, was born in East Budleigh in April 1592. The East Budleigh Council unanimously agreed to the proposal after Scalia delivered a letter in June 2025 from Mayor Pangallo with Bicton Parish Council. The resolution was filed by Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the connection will be celebrated during the Food at 400+ festival in June 2026.

	*As part of the Salem 400+ celebration, the city announced that they will be restoring its President George Washington ~~Landsdowne~~ portrait, which is displayed at city hall. Wellpoint, a health benefits company will be fully funding the museum-grade restoration. The portrait is set to be revealed publicly during the city's 400th anniversary celebrations. A ceremony on September 8, 2026 was held for the unveiling.		*As part of the Salem 400+ celebration, the city announced that they will be restoring its '''President George Washington Lansdowne portrait''', which is displayed at city hall. Wellpoint, a health benefits company will be fully funding the museum-grade restoration. The portrait is set to be revealed publicly during the city's 400th anniversary celebrations. A ceremony on September 8, 2026 was held for the unveiling.

	*In 2026, Harmony Grove Cemetery launched a new walking tour titled, "From City Hall to Sacred Ground: Honoring Salem's First Mayor Leverett Saltonstall and Those Who Followed". The event included a lecture by Peter Drummey, retired chief historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society about the impact of Salem's first mayor, Saltonstall as well as a self-guided walking tour of the 21 gravesites of former mayors of Salem. The tour was created for the Salem 400+ celebration. The self-guided walking tour will be available throughout the year.		*In 2026, Harmony Grove Cemetery launched a new walking tour titled, "From City Hall to Sacred Ground: Honoring Salem's First Mayor Leverett Saltonstall and Those Who Followed". The event included a lecture by Peter Drummey, retired chief historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society about the impact of Salem's first mayor, Saltonstall as well as a self-guided walking tour of the 21 gravesites of former mayors of Salem. The tour was created for the Salem 400+ celebration. The self-guided walking tour will be available throughout the year.

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	*"Ceremony to celebrate restoration of George Washington portrait" ''The Salem News'', Sept 2, 2026, p. A07		*"Ceremony to celebrate restoration of George Washington portrait" ''The Salem News'', Sept 2, 2026, p. A07

	*City, North Shore CDC to host event at Palmer Cove Park" ''The Salem News'', Aug 8, 2026, p. A01		*City, North Shore CDC to host event at Palmer Cove Park" ''The Salem News'', Aug 28, 2026, p. A01

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	*In August 2026, the city removed the double entrance doors to City Hall for restoration in celebration of Salem 400+. The doors have been in place since at least 1926.		*In August 2026, the city removed the double entrance doors to City Hall for restoration in celebration of Salem 400+. The doors have been in place since at least 1926.

	*In celebration of Salem 400+ in 2026, the Salem Athenaeum announced that they will be unveiling an archival reproduction of the 1629 Massachusetts Bay Charter known as the ''Endecott Charter''. The document was granted by the King Charles I of England and was the foundation of the legal framework for the government of the newly formed Massachusetts Bay colony. The Salem copy of the document was presented to Governor John Endecott on June 23, 1629 and was especially significant as it contained no clause requiring the Massachusetts Bay Colony to remain in England. The original was donated to the Athenaeum by lawyer and former US Senator, Leverett Saltonstall in the year 1810.		*In celebration of Salem 400+ in 2026, the Salem Athenaeum announced that they will be unveiling an archival reproduction of the 1629 Massachusetts Bay Charter known as the ''Endecott Charter''. The document was granted by the King Charles I of England and was the foundation of the legal framework for the government of the newly formed Massachusetts Bay colony. The Salem copy of the document was presented to Governor John Endecott on June 23, 1629 and was especially significant as it contained no clause requiring the Massachusetts Bay Colony to remain in England. The original was donated to the Athenaeum by lawyer and former US Senator, Leverett Saltonstall in the year 1810.

			*An event titled ''The Salem 400+ Voices of Belonging'' took place in September 2026 and celebrated the people and stories that make up the city. The Salem Point neighborhood was featured with artwork, panel discussions, and a performance by Salem's Youth Poet Laureate, Lianna Galvan. The event was in partnership with the North Shore Community Development Coalition and took place in Palmer Cove Park.

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	*"Salem Forges Sister City Bond with English City for Quadricentennial" ''Patch'', Feb. 13, 2026		*"Salem Forges Sister City Bond with English City for Quadricentennial" ''Patch'', Feb. 13, 2026

	*"Salem To Restore George Washington Portrait At City Hall For 400+ Anniversary" ''Patch''. May 8, 2026		*"Salem To Restore George Washington Portrait At City Hall For 400+ Anniversary" ''Patch'', May 8, 2026

	*"Salem's many mayors" ''The Salem News'', May 11, 2026, p. A1		*"Salem's many mayors" ''The Salem News'', May 11, 2026, p. A1
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	*"Food at 400+ - 12-day festival to honor Salem's culinary past, present" ''The Salem News'', June 10, 2026, p. A1		*"Food at 400+ - 12-day festival to honor Salem's culinary past, present" ''The Salem News'', June 10, 2026, p. A1

	*"Salem Exhibit To Trace Witch City's Last 100 Years In New Exhibit" ''Patch'' May 22, 2026		*"Salem Exhibit To Trace Witch City's Last 100 Years In New Exhibit" ''Patch'', May 22, 2026

			*"Salem Sets First Family Field Day At Forest River Park" ''Patch'', June 18, 2026

	*"Salem ~~Sets First Family Field Day At Forest River Park~~" ''Patch'' ~~June 18~~, 2026		*"Salem To Welcome 'Pride of Baltimore II' For Heritage Days Festival" ''Patch'', July 9, 2026

	*"~~Salem To Welcome '~~Pride of Baltimore II~~' For~~ Heritage Days ~~Festival~~" ''~~Patch~~'' July 9, 2026		*"Seaside Soirée Aboard the Pride of Baltimore II to Kick Off Salem 400+ Heritage Days" ''salemma.gov'', July 15, 2026

	*"~~Seaside Soirée Aboard the Pride of Baltimore II to Kick Off Salem 400+ Heritage Days~~" ''~~salemma.gov~~'' July 15, 2026		*"Peabody Essex Museum's 'Ten Footer' Shoe Shop Reactivated This Summer" ''Patch'', July 21, 2026

	*"~~Peabody Essex Museum's 'Ten Footer' Shoe Shop Reactivated This Summer~~" ''~~Patch~~'' ~~July 21~~, 2026		*"Salem to restore grand wood entrance doors at City Hall" ''The Salem News'', August 19, 2026, p. A01

	*"Salem to ~~restore grand wood entrance doors at City Hall~~" ''The Salem News'' ~~August 19~~, 2026, p. ~~A01~~		*"Salem Athenaeum to unveil reproduction of 1629 Massachusetts Bay Charter" ''The Salem News'', Sept 3, 2026, p. A03

	*"~~Salem Athenaeum~~ to ~~unveil reproduction~~ of ~~1629 Massachusetts Bay Charter~~" ''The Salem News'' Sept 3, 2026, p. ~~A03~~		*"Ceremony to celebrate restoration of George Washington portrait" ''The Salem News'', Sept 2, 2026, p. A07

	*~~"Ceremony~~ to ~~celebrate restoration of George Washington portrait~~" ''The Salem News'' ~~Sept 2~~, 2026, p. ~~A07~~		*City, North Shore CDC to host event at Palmer Cove Park" ''The Salem News'', Aug 8, 2026, p. A01

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	*In February 2026, Salem resident Karen Scalia initiated a "sister city" discussion with East Budleigh, England for the 400th anniversary celebration. Roger Conant, a New England colonist famous for establishing the city of Salem, was born in East Budleigh in April 1592. The East Budleigh Council unanimously agreed to the proposal after Scalia delivered a letter in June 2025 from Mayor Pangallo with Bicton Parish Council. The resolution was filed by Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the connection will be celebrated during the Food at 400+ festival in June 2026.		*In February 2026, Salem resident Karen Scalia initiated a "sister city" discussion with East Budleigh, England for the 400th anniversary celebration. Roger Conant, a New England colonist famous for establishing the city of Salem, was born in East Budleigh in April 1592. The East Budleigh Council unanimously agreed to the proposal after Scalia delivered a letter in June 2025 from Mayor Pangallo with Bicton Parish Council. The resolution was filed by Mayor Dominick Pangallo and the connection will be celebrated during the Food at 400+ festival in June 2026.

	*As part of the Salem 400+ celebration, the city announced that they will be restoring its President George Washington Landsdowne portrait, which is displayed at city hall. Wellpoint, a health benefits company will be fully funding the museum-grade restoration. The portrait is set to be revealed publicly during the city's 400th anniversary celebrations.		*As part of the Salem 400+ celebration, the city announced that they will be restoring its President George Washington Landsdowne portrait, which is displayed at city hall. Wellpoint, a health benefits company will be fully funding the museum-grade restoration. The portrait is set to be revealed publicly during the city's 400th anniversary celebrations. A ceremony on September 8, 2026 was held for the unveiling.

	*In 2026, Harmony Grove Cemetery launched a new walking tour titled, "From City Hall to Sacred Ground: Honoring Salem's First Mayor Leverett Saltonstall and Those Who Followed". The event included a lecture by Peter Drummey, retired chief historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society about the impact of Salem's first mayor, Saltonstall as well as a self-guided walking tour of the 21 gravesites of former mayors of Salem. The tour was created for the Salem 400+ celebration. The self-guided walking tour will be available throughout the year.		*In 2026, Harmony Grove Cemetery launched a new walking tour titled, "From City Hall to Sacred Ground: Honoring Salem's First Mayor Leverett Saltonstall and Those Who Followed". The event included a lecture by Peter Drummey, retired chief historian of the Massachusetts Historical Society about the impact of Salem's first mayor, Saltonstall as well as a self-guided walking tour of the 21 gravesites of former mayors of Salem. The tour was created for the Salem 400+ celebration. The self-guided walking tour will be available throughout the year.
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	*"Salem to restore grand wood entrance doors at City Hall" ''Salem Evening News'' August 19, 2026, p. A01		*"Salem to restore grand wood entrance doors at City Hall" ''Salem Evening News'' August 19, 2026, p. A01

	"Salem Athenaeum to unveil reproduction of 1629 Massachusetts Bay Charter" ''Salem Evening News'' Sept 3, 2026, p. A03		*"Salem Athenaeum to unveil reproduction of 1629 Massachusetts Bay Charter" ''Salem Evening News'' Sept 3, 2026, p. A03

			*"Ceremony to celebrate restoration of George Washington portrait" ''Salem Evening News'' Sept 2, 2026, p. A07

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	*The Salem Heritage Days Parade returned to the city for the first time in over 30 years in 2026 in honor of Salem's 400+ Celebrations. The parade took place on August 1, 2026.		*The Salem Heritage Days Parade returned to the city for the first time in over 30 years in 2026 in honor of Salem's 400+ Celebrations. The parade took place on August 1, 2026.

	*In August 2026, the city removed the double entrance doors to City Hall for restoration in celebration of Salem 400+. The doors have been in place since at least 1926.		*In August 2026, the city removed the double entrance doors to City Hall for restoration in celebration of Salem 400+. The doors have been in place since at least 1926.

			*In celebration of Salem 400+ in 2026, the Salem Athenaeum announced that they will be unveiling an archival reproduction of the 1629 Massachusetts Bay Charter known as the ''Endecott Charter''. The document was granted by the King Charles I of England and was the foundation of the legal framework for the government of the newly formed Massachusetts Bay colony. The Salem copy of the document was presented to Governor John Endecott on June 23, 1629 and was especially significant as it contained no clause requiring the Massachusetts Bay Colony to remain in England. The original was donated to the Athenaeum by lawyer and former US Senator, Leverett Saltonstall in the year 1810.

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	*"Salem to restore grand wood entrance doors at City Hall" ''Salem Evening News'' August 19, 2026, p. A01		*"Salem to restore grand wood entrance doors at City Hall" ''Salem Evening News'' August 19, 2026, p. A01

			"Salem Athenaeum to unveil reproduction of 1629 Massachusetts Bay Charter" ''Salem Evening News'' Sept 3, 2026, p. A03

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	*As part of Salem 400+ Celebrations, the Peabody Essex Museum is hosting artist Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin at their Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop. The shop (also called a "ten-footer") will be held on Fridays and Saturdays through August 29. Visitors will be able to watch Geurin build boots using traditional shoe building tools. "Ten footer" shoe shops were once a common shop around Salem and the rest of the area. Visitors will learn more about traditional shoe making and the history of craftspeople, including the gender roles of the builders.		*As part of Salem 400+ Celebrations, the Peabody Essex Museum is hosting artist Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin at their Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop. The shop (also called a "ten-footer") will be held on Fridays and Saturdays through August 29. Visitors will be able to watch Geurin build boots using traditional shoe building tools. "Ten footer" shoe shops were once a common shop around Salem and the rest of the area. Visitors will learn more about traditional shoe making and the history of craftspeople, including the gender roles of the builders.

	*The Salem Heritage Days Parade returned to the city for the first time in over 30 years in 2026 in honor of Salem's 400+ Celebrations. The parade took place on August 1, 2026.		*The Salem Heritage Days Parade returned to the city for the first time in over 30 years in 2026 in honor of Salem's 400+ Celebrations. The parade took place on August 1, 2026.

			*In August 2026, the city removed the double entrance doors to City Hall for restoration in celebration of Salem 400+. The doors have been in place since at least 1926.

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	*"Peabody Essex Museum's 'Ten Footer' Shoe Shop Reactivated This Summer" ''Patch'' July 21, 2026		*"Peabody Essex Museum's 'Ten Footer' Shoe Shop Reactivated This Summer" ''Patch'' July 21, 2026

			*"Salem to restore grand wood entrance doors at City Hall" ''Salem Evening News'' August 19, 2026, p. A01

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	*As part of Salem 400+ Celebrations, the Peabody Essex Museum is hosting artist Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin at their Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop. The shop (also called a "ten-footer") will be held on Fridays and Saturdays through August 29. Visitors will be able to watch Geurin build boots using traditional shoe building tools. "Ten footer" shoe shops were once a common shop around Salem and the rest of the area. Visitors will learn more about traditional shoe making and the history of craftspeople, including the gender roles of the builders.		*As part of Salem 400+ Celebrations, the Peabody Essex Museum is hosting artist Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin at their Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop. The shop (also called a "ten-footer") will be held on Fridays and Saturdays through August 29. Visitors will be able to watch Geurin build boots using traditional shoe building tools. "Ten footer" shoe shops were once a common shop around Salem and the rest of the area. Visitors will learn more about traditional shoe making and the history of craftspeople, including the gender roles of the builders.

	*The Salem Heritage Days Parade returned to the city for the first time in over 30 years in 2026 in ~~celebration~~ of Salem's 400+ Celebrations. The parade took place on August 1, 2026.		*The Salem Heritage Days Parade returned to the city for the first time in over 30 years in 2026 in honor of Salem's 400+ Celebrations. The parade took place on August 1, 2026.

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	*The ''Pride of Baltimore II'' will visit Salem at Central Wharf for 2026's Salem Heritage Days. The ship is a replica of an early 19th-century Baltimore Clipper ship. Visitors will be able to board the ship and learn more about the vessel and its' part in maritime history. Proceeds from the event will directly support Salem 400+ programming, including Salem Heritage Days.		*The ''Pride of Baltimore II'' will visit Salem at Central Wharf for 2026's Salem Heritage Days. The ship is a replica of an early 19th-century Baltimore Clipper ship. Visitors will be able to board the ship and learn more about the vessel and its' part in maritime history. Proceeds from the event will directly support Salem 400+ programming, including Salem Heritage Days.

	*As part of Salem 400+ Celebrations, the Peabody Essex Museum is hosting artist Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin at their Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop. The shop (also called a "ten-footer") will be held on Fridays and Saturdays through August 29. Visitors will be able to watch Geurin build boots using traditional shoe building tools. "Ten footer" shoe shops were once a common shop around Salem and the rest of the area. Visitors will learn more about traditional shoe making and the history of craftspeople, including the gender roles of the builders.		*As part of Salem 400+ Celebrations, the Peabody Essex Museum is hosting artist Sarah Madeleine T. Guerin at their Lye-Tapley Shoe Shop. The shop (also called a "ten-footer") will be held on Fridays and Saturdays through August 29. Visitors will be able to watch Geurin build boots using traditional shoe building tools. "Ten footer" shoe shops were once a common shop around Salem and the rest of the area. Visitors will learn more about traditional shoe making and the history of craftspeople, including the gender roles of the builders.

	The Salem Heritage Days Parade returned to the city for the first time in over 30 years in 2026 in celebration of Salem's 400+ Celebrations.		*The Salem Heritage Days Parade returned to the city for the first time in over 30 years in 2026 in celebration of Salem's 400+ Celebrations. The parade took place on August 1, 2026.

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	Event Website - https://www.salem400.org/		Event Website - https://www.salem400.org/

	*"Salem 400+ celebration to kickoff at SHS" ''Salem ~~Evening~~ News'', Jan. 1, 2026, p. 1		*"Salem 400+ celebration to kickoff at SHS" ''The Salem News'', Jan. 1, 2026, p. 1

	*"Salem Forges Sister City Bond with English City for Quadricentennial" ''Patch'', Feb. 13, 2026		*"Salem Forges Sister City Bond with English City for Quadricentennial" ''Patch'', Feb. 13, 2026
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	*"Salem To Restore George Washington Portrait At City Hall For 400+ Anniversary" ''Patch''. May 8, 2026		*"Salem To Restore George Washington Portrait At City Hall For 400+ Anniversary" ''Patch''. May 8, 2026

	*"Salem's many mayors" ''Salem ~~Evening~~ News'', May 11, 2026, p. A1		*"Salem's many mayors" ''The Salem News'', May 11, 2026, p. A1

	*"Food at 400+ - 12-day festival to honor Salem's culinary past, present" ''Salem ~~Evening~~ News'', June 10, 2026, p. A1		*"Food at 400+ - 12-day festival to honor Salem's culinary past, present" ''The Salem News'', June 10, 2026, p. A1

	*"Salem Exhibit To Trace Witch City's Last 100 Years In New Exhibit" ''Patch'' May 22, 2026		*"Salem Exhibit To Trace Witch City's Last 100 Years In New Exhibit" ''Patch'' May 22, 2026
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	*"Peabody Essex Museum's 'Ten Footer' Shoe Shop Reactivated This Summer" ''Patch'' July 21, 2026		*"Peabody Essex Museum's 'Ten Footer' Shoe Shop Reactivated This Summer" ''Patch'' July 21, 2026

	*"Salem to restore grand wood entrance doors at City Hall" ''Salem ~~Evening~~ News'' August 19, 2026, p. A01		*"Salem to restore grand wood entrance doors at City Hall" ''The Salem News'' August 19, 2026, p. A01

	*"Salem Athenaeum to unveil reproduction of 1629 Massachusetts Bay Charter" ''Salem ~~Evening~~ News'' Sept 3, 2026, p. A03		*"Salem Athenaeum to unveil reproduction of 1629 Massachusetts Bay Charter" ''The Salem News'' Sept 3, 2026, p. A03

	*"Ceremony to celebrate restoration of George Washington portrait" ''Salem ~~Evening~~ News'' Sept 2, 2026, p. A07		*"Ceremony to celebrate restoration of George Washington portrait" ''The Salem News'' Sept 2, 2026, p. A07