Train to Salem

We decided to take the train to Salem which is a short distance from Gloucester. The round trip ticket was less than $5.00. We got to see the country-side which we would not have from off shore. Our first stop was the Salem Visitor Center where we watched two videos covering the history of Salem. From there we walked to the Salem Pioneer Village 1630 which was built in 1930 to mark the tercentennial of Massachusetts. It is the first living history museum in the US. Several buildings representing those of the early settlers have been constructed in a city park. Guides dressed in attire similar to what was worn by the colonists in 1630 lead visitors through the village structures and grounds while describing life in early Salem. We felt sorry for the reenactors as it was a very hot day and they were dressed in layers of cotton and wool clothing. They did a wonderful job and we learned much today about life in the early settlements of Massachusetts.

Cottage in Salem Pioneer Village 1630