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*'''Salem 400+ Celebration''' refers to the city of Salem's 400th anniversary celebrations that will take place in 2026 honoring the city's rich heritage. The event will kick off on January 10, 2026 at Salem High School. More information can be found at https://www.salem400.org/. | *'''Salem 400+ Celebration''' refers to the city of Salem's 400th anniversary celebrations that will take place in 2026 honoring the city's rich heritage. The event will kick off on January 10, 2026 at Salem High School. More information can be found at https://www.salem400.org/. | ||
*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. | |||
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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 | |||
Latest revision as of 10:04, 19 May 2026
- Salem 400+ Celebration refers to the city of Salem's 400th anniversary celebrations that will take place in 2026 honoring the city's rich heritage. The event will kick off on January 10, 2026 at Salem High School. More information can be found at https://www.salem400.org/.
- 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.
See Also
Vertical File in Salem Collection - Salem 400+
Event Website - https://www.salem400.org/
- "Salem 400+ celebration to kickoff at SHS" Salem Evening News, Jan. 1, 2026, p. 1
- "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
