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A Veterans Guide to Salem's Military History Tour

2 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Salem, USA
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1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

North Shore Tours Presents: One of Salem's most unique History tours, presented by a veteran who has traveled to war memorial sights, museums, and battlefields around the world. Offering an in-depth look at an often forgotten part of Salem's rich 400-year history. A place for veterans and history fans to connect and share stories.

What's Included

  • An overview of the unique military history of Salem
  • Visiting key landmarks that directly effected the history of the United states
  • Rest rooms
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

309 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970, USA

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End point

2 New Liberty Street
Salem, MA 01970, USA

Your tour will end at The Salem Armory Visitor Center, where guests will have the option to go inside and view some displays depicting early Salem life, as well as some artifacts from the early days of Salem as well.

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The Witch House at Salem

We will meet at The William Driver Stone across from The All black house, referred to as "The Witch house." It is a small park. After a brief intro, we will go over the History of William Driver and the iconic part of history he is tied to.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Burying Point Cemetery

Your Second stop is Charter Street Cemetery, one of the oldest cemeteries in the United States. We will go over some of the events that led to the Revolutionary War that took place right here in Salem.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Salem Common

We will stop at various memorials in and around the common and go over there connections to Salem as well as some notable figures they are connected to.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center

At your final stop, we will mention some historical figures and locations that are in other parts of Salem. Then visitors will have the opportunity to go inside the visitors center and see some exhibits depicting early Salem life as well as some artifacts from that era.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the A Veterans Guide to Salem’s Military History Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5645906P1

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What's Included

Activity name

  • An overview of the unique military history of Salem
  • Visiting key landmarks that directly effected the history of the United states
  • Rest rooms

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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