MA, USA
Pickering Wharf
Landmark
A waterfront commercial area built on the site of historic wharves. The Pickering family operated from this section of the harbor during the colonial period. While the current shops and restaurants are modern, the location preserves the waterfront geography that made Salem a major port.
Visiting Today
Address
Pickering Wharf, Salem, MA 01970
Hours
Shops and restaurants vary
Accessibility
Boardwalk areas accessible; some shops vary
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