Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts

Sancerres at Sunset

The Salem Maritime National Historic Site in Massachusetts preserves and interprets more than 600 years of coastal New England‘s history.

Founded in 1626, Salem became a major seaport city into the 19th century.  The Site opens a window into the life of a maritime community.

The Site hosts 12 historic structures on nine acres along Salem Harbor:

Derby House

The Georgian-style red-brick Derby House was built in 1762.  It was a wedding present from shipping merchant Richard Derby to his son Elias Hasket and his wife Elizabeth Crowninshield.

Narbonne House

Built in 1675 for butcher Thomas Ives, this house represents a middle-class family home during the 17th and 18th centuries.

Derby Wharf

Richard and Elias Hasket Derby built the Wharf during 1762-70. 

Derby Wharf Light Station

The Derby Wharf Light Station, built in 1871, boasts a distinctive 12-foot-square and 20-foot-tall design, making it the sole surviving original structure on Derby Wharf.

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