Salem Massachusetts, located roughly 18 miles northeast of Boston, was once one of the most important ports in the nation. In 1938, Salem Maritime National Historic Site (NHS) became the first National Historic Site in the country in order to document, preserve, and interpret Salem's maritime heritage. Salem Maritime NHS consists of historic buildings and wharves, a replica tall ship, Friendship, and collections of artifacts that tell the stories of the merchants, sailors and townspeople that made Salem an important port. To learn these stories, visitors may: Participate in ranger led tours of the historic buildings and the historic tall ship Friendship (fee required); Watch a free orientation film on the history of Salem's maritime trade ventures in the Orientation Center; Walk down the historic wharves that juts into Salem Harbor; Learn about the maritime history of Salem on illustrated wayside exhibits; Learn about the cargo brought back to Salem from ports around the world; See the flowering plants and learn about the herbs in the 18th century garden behind the Derby House; and Visit the West India Goods Store and shop for spices, coffee, tea, and other exotic goods. The transportation system is a key component in the visitor experience at Salem Maritime NHS. Traveler information enables visitors to find their way to Salem, the park, and sites within the park. The road network, parking infrastructure, transit systems, and other transportation infrastructure provide mobility and access to visitors. Future transportation services, possibly including waterborne services, may open up new possibilities and opportunities for Salem Maritime NHS to share its stories with visitors.


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    Title :

    Salem Maritime National Historic Site: Transportation System Existing Conditions


    Contributors:
    M. Dyer (author) / A. Linthicum (author)

    Publication date :

    2010


    Size :

    50 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English