Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
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"Fun with the Family"
Want to see how the settlers lived in one of the first enclaves of the Massachusetts Bay Colony? Pioneer Village, the first living history museum in this country, is the rcreated seventeenth-century fishing village bordering Salem Harbor managed by Salem Preservation Incorporated. This area was originally referred to as Naumkeag, or “fishing place,” by local tribes. Thatched-roof cottages, a wigwam, and live baryard animals await you. Guides dress in period costume and demonstrate culinary skills of the time using authentic recipes. Hands-on activities allow kids to test their skills at spinning, churning butter, and carding. WARNING: The village is under restoration; visit the Web site for updated information on their schedule.
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"don't bother going here"
Salem has such a fascinating history, but Pioneer Village is truly a ghost town. There's not much to see. Within an hour, you'll pretty much cover the four houses on the site. There's no "living history" piece either. The employees were there, but they were as bored as we were. There's really no compelling reason to take the kids there. It's currently under renovation, so hopefully after that, it will be restored to something that's fun for the whole family. Check the website for more details on the opening of the renovated facility.
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