After years of conflict, the Revolutionary War had come to a close. As a reverential people, the community quickly responded to the Governor's call for a day of thanksgiving.
History also suggests, however, that Salem was the only town in the state that responded that year.
The Salem celebration was completed when the congregation gathered after an eight o'clock service to process through illuminated streets with music, antiphonal choral singing and a closing blessing before returning to their homes. Unlike recent years, Old Salem does not plan to hold the evening Torchlight Procession on Salem Square in 2002. It may return as a anniversary event in 2003 and 2008. If you have a comment about or suggestion for Old Salem Online, please send us an email . 2001 Old Salem .