Pageant of Salem

The Pageant of Salem took place over four days time in June, 1913 at the Kernwood Estate in North Salem. Proceeds benefited the House of the Seven Gables Settlement Association. The event started on Fri. evening June 13th and continued on Sat. the 14th, Monday evening the 16th and Tues. afternoon on the 17th. Over 1,000 people took part in the pageant and thousands viewed the episodes from the tiers of seats set up around the spacious estate.

Some of the episodes included: Indian life before the arrival of the white man, Roger Conant and the first settlers, Witchcraft events, General Gage's arrival, Leslie's Retreat, and Civil War events.

The pageant was directed by Miss Margaret McLaren Eager. Historical Censor was Sidney Perley and the music and chorus were directed by Jean M. Missud of the Salem Cadet Band.

See Also

Vertical File in Salem Collection - Salem Pageant