Salem Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres
• A WorldWeb.com Travel Guide to Historic Sites & Interpretive Centres in Salem, MA, Massachusetts.
This is the oldest continuously lived in residence in Salem. The home is beautifully furnished by the Pickering family, with antique furniture and manicured gardens. An annual party is held at the house every June.
Explore Salem's oldest mansion, the inspiration for Nathanial Hawthorne to write his famous novel. The secret staircase is of particular merit, as it is said to have hidden girls accused of witchcraft and also served as an escape route to the Hidden Railway for slaves. Hours vary according to season.






