Stories We Share

When Lawrence’s immigrant textile workers went on strike in 1912, their intention wasn’t to make labor history — it was to make a living wage. Today, over a hundred years later, their collective action is a foundational moment in the history of workers’ rights and labor reforms. Walk the streets where strikers fought for fair…

Meet Lynn resident Lydia Pinkham, American inventor, businesswoman, and early promoter of women’s health. What did women in the 1800s use to help with ‘female complaints’? How did Lydia’s small home business grow from what today would be considered a startup into a large medicinal company? Is Pinkham’s medicine still available today? Irene Axelrod brings…

Raíces | Roots Group Exhibition The Punto Urban Art Museum, in partnership with Salem 400+, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and the Peabody Essex Museum, invited New England–based artists to create artwork inspired by the theme RAÍCES | ROOTS. Through this theme, artists explored their own roots, or the roots of their families and communities,…

Step into a lovingly recreated Latin American grandmother’s home and explore the stories, traditions, objects, sounds, and memories that shape immigrant and Latino family life. Enjoy a cafecito while discovering this immersive experience that celebrates culture, heritage, and community. We invite you to slow down, connect, and experience the warmth, hospitality, and everyday beauty of…

Long before Rebecca Nurse walked its grounds, this land was home to generations of people. Join us for a journey through the remarkable history of the Nurse Homestead from the Indigenous peoples who first called this land home, through the arrival of colonial settlers, the tragic Salem witch trials, a soldier who fought for American…

Come to celebrate the Guatemalan culture in this event full of music, rich folkloric dances & traditions from the Mayan Empire. Join us at the main stairs of the Lynn City Hall to listen to the sweet notes from the Marimba, the national instrument; and popular songs. This event is a wonderful opportunity to experience…

The duo Sultana weaves history, original songs, and a slideshow for a unique and fun look at U.S. history and legends. It is a story of heroes and celebrities, immigrants and indigenous peoples, injustices and progress. Visits are paid to a legendary heroine, a sports superstar, a technological feat, a media circus and much more.…

Discover five women of Danvers who accomplished amazing things in their lives. A poet/abolitionist, an author/historian, an educator/ suffragist, political delegate/actress, and an entrepreneur businesswoman. 1-1/2 mile walking tour to explore the lives of these 5 dynamic women in Danvers history, 1760s through 1960s. Trustee Joyce Cranford explores the lives of five women who made…

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Join the Lynn Museum & Arts Center’s Education Manager, Emily Pratt, for a guided tour of “Belongings: Calling Lynn Home.” Lynn has been shaped over thousands of years by the people who have called this place home. Through a Mass Humanities grant, LMAC staff and partners spent over a year inviting the Lynn community to…

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Raíces | Roots Group Exhibition The Punto Urban Art Museum, in partnership with Salem 400+, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and the Peabody Essex Museum, invited New England–based artists to create artwork inspired by the theme RAÍCES | ROOTS. Through this theme, artists explored their own roots, or the roots of their families and communities,…

Tour en Español! Ven a disfrutar el atardecer y de las historias detras de los tesoros escondidos en la ciudad del zapato, Lynn! En esta caminata encontraras rótulos antiguos, luces ultravioleta y pasillos a colores por debajo de los puentes del ferrocarril. Conocerás las historias detrás de la escultura de hierro, los edificios y murales…

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Raíces | Roots Group Exhibition The Punto Urban Art Museum, in partnership with Salem 400+, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and the Peabody Essex Museum, invited New England–based artists to create artwork inspired by the theme RAÍCES | ROOTS. Through this theme, artists explored their own roots, or the roots of their families and communities,…

Be inspired as members of the North Andover African American History committee share stories of three little known African American leaders from the Andovers: Revolutionary War hero Salem Poor, formerly enslaved church and community leader Cato Freeman and Ice Cream Entrepreneurs the Hinton Family. Drop in from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm to learn about…

Raíces | Roots Group Exhibition The Punto Urban Art Museum, in partnership with Salem 400+, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and the Peabody Essex Museum, invited New England–based artists to create artwork inspired by the theme RAÍCES | ROOTS. Through this theme, artists explored their own roots, or the roots of their families and communities,…

Step into a lovingly recreated Latin American grandmother’s home and explore the stories, traditions, objects, sounds, and memories that shape immigrant and Latino family life. Enjoy a cafecito while discovering this immersive experience that celebrates culture, heritage, and community. We invite you to slow down, connect, and experience the warmth, hospitality, and everyday beauty of…