Salem Heritage Days

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A long-standing tradition started in 1962 and continuing today, the Salem Heritage Days takes place in the second week of August. Sponsored by the retail division of the Salem Chamber of Commerce,the first Salem Heritage Days began on Aug. 9th 1962 and was presented on Riley Plaza. The producer was international fashion authority, Carol Nashe. It consisted of a musical revue, with singers such as Ray Dorey and music from the McDonald Plaid bagpipe band, which piped is way from the Bridge Street overpass to Riley Plaza. There were sports personalities and a fashion show, ending with a block dance. It drew big crowds, and 15,000 were expected to attend the 1963 event.

See Also

  • "Gala Extravaganza planned for Riley Plaza Thursday" Salem Evening News, Aug. 7, 1962, p. 1
  • "Expect 15,000 will attend Heritage Festival Tomorrow" Salem Evening News, Aug. 8, 1963. p.1
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