Charlotte Forten Park
From Salem Links and Lore
At 289 Derby Street on the South River the roughly 25,000 square foot Charlotte Forten Park, formerly a vacant lot, was constructed with state grant funds and includes a plaza for programs and performances, a haborwalk around the South River, swing seating facing the water, built-in percussion features, and green space. An adjacent private property is beginning development to include an extension of the harborwalk, as well as outdoor dining seating for a future restaurant.
For more info on Charlotte Forten, see this page on our wiki
See Also
Vertical File in Salem Collection - Forten, Charlotte
"Salem names 289 Derby Street park for abolitionist Charlotte Forten" Salem Gazette, Aug. 19, 2019.
