MA, USA
Old Town Hall
Government Building
Built in 1816 in Federal style, this building replaced earlier meetinghouses where Salem residents debated Revolutionary-era politics. The ground floor housed a market, while the upper floor served as a civic gathering space. Now used for public events and exhibits.
Visiting Today
Address
32 Derby Square, Salem, MA 01970
Hours
Varies by event
Admission
Free (public building)
Accessibility
Ground floor accessible; upper floor via stairs
Connected Events
Jun 1774
Sep 1774
Feb 1775
Leslie's Retreat
Colonel Alexander Leslie
Apr 1775
Salem Militia Marches to Lexington Alarm
Colonel Alexander Leslie
Apr 1775
Captain John Derby Carries News to London
Elias Hasket Derby, Captain John Derby, Sarah Derby
Jun 1775
Salem Harbor Fortifications Strengthened
Timothy Pickering
Sep 1775
Salem Privateering Operations Begin
Elias Hasket Derby, Captain John Derby, Sarah Derby
Nov 1775
May 1776
First Derby Privateer Sails
Elias Hasket Derby, Captain John Derby, Sarah Derby