Salem Maritime National Historical Park — Historical Sites, Salem MA

Salem Maritime National Historical Park was established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, covering nine acres along Salem's waterfront. The park encompasses twelve historic structures including wharves, the Friendship of Salem ship, the Customs House, and period homes — preserving over 600 years of New England's maritime history.

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The 1819 Custom House at Salem Maritime National Historic Site, crowned by its gold eagle and draped in patriotic bunting and flags — The Custom House dressed for celebration

A historic wooden warehouse draped in patriotic bunting at Salem Maritime, an American flag flying at golden hour — Warehouse at golden hour

The historic weathered-wood Sail Loft building at Salem Maritime at golden hour, a floating soap bubble in front — The Sail Loft

Derby Wharf Light, a small white lighthouse, at the end of a rocky breakwater on Salem Harbor under overcast skies, Salem MA — Derby Wharf Light on the Breakwater

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