The following is courtesy of the City of Salem.

Heritage Days Schedule for Aug. 7

Senior Event: Trolley Rides - Salem residents ages 60 and over can ride The Salem Trolley free from 10AM to 4PM.  Board at the National Park Service Visitor Center.  Proof of age and Salem residency is required.

Senior Event: BBQ - 10:30AM-1PM - Winter Island The Salem Council on Aging will host a barbecue at the Winter Island pavilion. The menu will include hamburgers, hot dogs, watermelon, lemonade and slush. Entertainment will be provided by Tony Malionek. Tickets are $5 and are on sale at the Senior Center, 5 Broad St. For more information, call 978-744-0924.

Shelter to Showpiece House Tour – 11AM – Peabody Essex Museum - Come tour the historic houses at the Peabody Essex Museum and experience three centuries of Salem.  (Tour free with museum admission to out-of-town patrons and free to Salem Residents - Space is limited – First come first serve). All patrons must check in at admission desk prior to tour.  For more information contact the PEM at 978-745-9500.

Story Time at the Witch House – 5PM-5:30PM 310 ½ Essex St. - Curious tales for the young read aloud in the Witch House's 17^th century kitchen.  Free.  For more information contact 978-744-8815 or email info@witchhouse.info

Ice Scream Bowl - 6PM-7:30PM – Salem Common We all scream for ICE-CREAM! Indulge your sweet tooth!~ Sample flavors from many of the North Shore's finest creameries, ice cream shops and restaurants. Music by DJ Doug and free face painting during the event. Bring the whole family. $5 Adults / $3 Kids. Proceeds to benefit Salem Main Streets.~ For more information contact Salem Main Streets at 978-744-0004.

The North Shore Concert Band - 7PM-9PM – Salem Willows Shell - Under the direction of Dave Benjamin, come hear 25 local professional musicians play a variety of music including marches, semi-classical, and show and pop tunes.

Throughout Heritage Days

ATTENTION SALEM RESIDENTS The Peabody Essex Museum and the Salem Witch Museum are always free to Salem residents, so include a visit to them in your Heritage Days' plans.

ALL WEEK SPECIAL (Aug. 1-12) Attention Downtown shoppers- merchant 1 hour validation stamps are worth double at both garages, so spend a little bit longer enjoying downtown.  *restrictions do apply (4, 1 hr stamps per visit, valid for a max of 8 hours)

ALL WEEK SPECIAL (Aug. 1-12) 20% off Senior and Family Admission (children under 18) at theHouse of the Seven Gables located at 115 Derby Street.  Proof of residency is required.  Also, check out all the free activities listed in this schedule.

Salem Ferry Week Day Special (Aug. 8-12) Salem residents* will receive $5.00 off (non-commuter rates) their Salem Ferry ticket August 8-12.   * Proof of residency is required