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About Salem Pioneer Village |
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 Built in 1930 to mark the tercentennial of Massachusetts, Pioneer Village is America's first living history museum. The village sits on three acres of land and contains various examples of colonial architecture: dugouts, wigwams, thatched roof cottages, and the Governor's Faire House. Culinary and medicinal gardens and a blacksmith shop further interpret early 17th-century colonial life.
Pioneer Village is nestled between the woods and the ocean, a ten minute drive from downtown, in Salem's Forest River Park.
The museum underwent a renovation under the supervision of Salem Preservation, Inc. from 2003 until Spring 2008 when Gordon College (Massachusetts) took over its management along with Old Town Hall. Their theater group History Alive! stages performances there now as well as manage the museum's use as a set for hire.
*If you are interested in renting Pioneer Village, please click here for contract information. Also, if you would like to use Pioneer Village for a period event or re-enactment during the summer, please contact us for more information regarding "17th Century Saturdays".
Pioneer Village is closed on Sept 2, due to extreme heat. |
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An unnerving nighttime immersion into the world of the infamous "afflicted girls" at America's first living history museum, Pioneer Village (the Village will also be open during the day for regular tours).
Saturdays in October 2010
7:13 PM, 8:13 PM, 9:13 PM, 10:13 PM, 11:13 PM
Admission prices:
$16 All ages - Spiritways only;
$21 All ages - Spiritways and themed shuttle transportation to/from Pioneer Village;
$25 All ages - Spiritways, Cry Innocent, and themed shuttle transportation to/from Pioneer Village;
$16 Upgrade - If already purchased tickets for Cry Innocent
Buy SpiritWays Tickets Online
Buy Cry Innocent Tickets Online
Important information:
Spiritways is not recommended for young children.
No admission for children under 13.
Pioneer Village is not wheelchair or stroller accessible.
All participants must sign waivers. Children under 17 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian.
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Directions from the Old Town Hall:
From downtown Salem, follow Route 1A/114/Lafayette Street toward Marblehead. Take a left onto West Avenue and follow the road straight into Forest River Park. Pioneer Village is on the left-hand side as you are facing the ocean. Less than 10 minutes from downtown Salem.
For GPS and online directions, use Forest River Park.
Public Transportation:
MBTA access -- bus routes 455 and 459 from Salem Depot (downtown Salem) to Clifton Ave (see MBTA map). Cross Lafayette St, then follow Clifton Ave towards Forest River Park. Pioneer Village is on the left-hand side as you are facing the ocean.See also:
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Salem Pioneer Village: Hours & Admission |
Hours:
2010 Season:
June 19 - Oct 31
Monday - Friday : 12 pm - 4 pm
Saturdays: 10 am - 4 pm
Sundays: 12 pm - 4 pm
Pioneer Village is closed on Sept 2, due to extreme heat.
May and November
Open to field trips and groups by appointment only
(Please call 978-867-4767 or email
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to book a field trip)
Admission:
Self-Guided Tours:
$6/adults
Free/ Children under 6
Scheduled Guided Tours:
$8/student (with a school group/field trip)
$9/adult
Includes a guided tour and Folkways performance
One free chaperone per every 10 students.
Spiritways Performances (Saturdays in October only):
Tickets available online early September 2010
7:13 PM, 8:13 PM, 9:13 PM, 10:13 PM, 11:13 PM
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