Tour Description:
Stephen Daniels, one of Salem's earliest citizens, experienced the city much differently. 1660s Salem was a rustic but bustling fishing and shipping settlement.
He built his house beside the main road, the front door facing an unobstructed view of the ocean, his shipyard just down the cart path we now call Daniels St. On this 1-hourwalking tour, we'll explore Salem as Stephen Daniels saw it. Starting and ending at his house, the approximately 1 mile loop will trace the growth of Salem while discoveringits original features long hidden or obscured, but not lost.
Note: due to current COVID guidelines, all guests are required to wear masks.
Salem With The Daniels Family 17th Century
Date: Sat, May 1, 2021
Time: Moring 9:00 Am & Afternoon 1:00 PM EDT
Tours and Events at the Daniels House
Salem with the Silsbee Family 18th & 19th Centuries
Date: Sun, May 2, 2021
Time: Morning 9:00 AM – Afternoon 1:00 PM EDT
Tour Description:
The Silsbee family, the second owners of the Daniels House in the late 18th/early 19th century, was one of Salem's prominent families at the height of the city's might. Back in their day Salem was a booming shipping and trading town. On this 1-hour walking tour, we'll explore Salem as the Silsbee family saw it. Starting and ending at their c1667 house, the approximately 1 mile loop will allow you to experience and appreciate Salem at its height and how this period would shape the city even to this day.
Note: due to current COVID guidelines, all guests are required to wear masks.
