Certain interpretive events will also be offered in the historic buildings on the following Saturday and Sunday, July 7 and 8. 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. If you have a comment about or suggestion for Old Salem Online, please send us an email . 2001 Old Salem . All rights reserved. The purchase of all products represented here supports the restoration efforts.