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SUMMARY:Old Salem in Ballad and Song with Bob and Jen Strom
DESCRIPTION:Robert Strom\, a local historian\, author\, and folk singer\, will bring to you songs and ballads that reflect Salem’s diverse musical heritage. Each song\, with roots in Salem\, gives a hint of Salem’s past and its influence in helping to shape America\, both economically and socially\, while many sea songs reflect Salem’s rich maritime history and its relationship to the sea. Bob will use primary sourced documents such as Salem broadsides and ballads\, vintage photographs\, Seamen’s journals\, and newspaper clippings that give a historical perspective of each song\, with a live performance of selected numbers with his wife and musical partner\, Jennifer. \n  \nThe program will begin with the song\, “I Come From Salem City\,” written in 1848 and first sung as merchant and philanthropist John Bertram’s ship The Eliza leaves Derby Wharf on its way to San Francisco for the gold rush. We will discuss Salem Sea Captain Edward B. Trumbull and his contribution of sea shanties and ballads to James M. Carpenter’s Harvard thesis\, Forecastle Songs and Chanteys\, which he published in 1929. We will study the “Broadside Ballad\, The Salem Tragedy\,” a shocking tragedy that occurred in Salem Harbor on Thursday\, the 17th day of June\, 1773 and touch on musician Henry O. Upton and his composition Pyncheon Lane Caprice part\, of The House of the Seven Gables Series. \n  \nSponsored by Salem Historical Society. \n  \n> Click here to register <\n  \nABOUT THE PRESENTER \nBob Strom\, a local folk musician\, developed a love for the local history of Salem\, his adopted city. This interest led to a further passion for exploring Salem’s rich musical heritage and with that passion\, he created a two-volume music collection titled Old Salem in Ballad and Song and Old Salem at Sea in Ballad and Song. Bob’s newest project is a sea music collection\, called The Unique Book of Songs of the Sea\, which documents variations of sea songs and sea shanties culled from newspaper. Bob is an avid gardener and lover of the outdoors and nature. He and his wife Jennifer have recorded two CDs of folk music from Ireland\, England\, and America called ‘round the Bend and Heading Home. bobandjenstrom.com
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LOCATION:The House of the Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Event,Salem Event
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SUMMARY:Pirates! The Battle for Derby Street
DESCRIPTION:For this incredible weekend\, the waterfront history of Salem comes alive as Black Sam Bellamy’s crew of pirates go toe-to-toe against Captain John Turner’s pirate hunters. As participants learn\, shop\, and play up and down Derby Street\, they will be able to tip the battle toward their chosen side before the dramatic conclusion at the end of the day. \n· Meet Captains Bellamy & Turner and their crews!\n· Follow your treasure map to Derby Street merchants for fun activities!\n· Listen to sea shanties & other live performances!\n· Enjoy pirate-themed food & drink specials at neighborhood restaurants!\n· Learn about New England’s pirate & privateer history! \n  \n> Click here for schedule and more info <
URL:https://7gables.org/event/pirates-the-battle-for-derby-street-2026/
LOCATION:The House of the Seven Gables\, 115 Derby Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Programs,Public Programs,Salem Event
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