USS Salem

10/17/2026

Today's Open Heritage Day Schedule of events in the City of Quincy. Come Discover Quincy!

10/17/2026

Today is the Day! Open Heritage Day has all the museums open FREE in the City of Quincy.

The vessel is 717' long so we have plenty of room so we won't have a line. We also have plenty of free parking.

Thalia Theater Group will be performing at 11am, 12pm and 1pm. Welderetts by Cindy Brandi. Perfomed by Vix Gallardo. Presented by Thalia Theater Troupe. "Flo tells of her experiences as a welderett during World War II." The show is terrific.There's only one actress and it's about 15 minutes long.

Our "Geedunk" snack shack will be open thanks to volunteers from the Rotary Club of Quincy, MA.

The Radio Room will be operating N1SLM to support Friends of Quincy Scouting participation in Jamboree Over the Air/Jamboree Over the Internet and hope to connect with Scouts around the world and our friends at Quincy Quarry and Granite Workers Museum.

Come Discover Quincy! Schedule and map in comments.

Tomorrow Come Celebrate Quincy's History at Open Heritage Day!
Join City of Quincy on Saturday, October 17, from 10 AM to 4 PM for a day of history, exploration and family-friendly activities at some of Quincy's most treasured historic landmarks!
From guided tours and interactive exhibits to fascinating lectures and special performances, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Free trolley service will be available throughout the day to help visitors travel between participating sites and Heritage Hubs. Trolley pickup locations will include the Quincy Historical Society, 8 Adams Street, and behind the Munroe Building, adjacent to Quincy City Hall. There will also be on-street parking near the Heritage Hubs and participating locations.
HANCOCK-ADAMS COMMON
• 10 AM–4 PM: Colonial lawn games and self-guided tours of the Common.
• 12:15–12:45 PM: Lunch-time lecture with Quincy Public Historian Bob Damon exploring the architecture of United First Parish Church and Old Town Hall.
• 4–5 PM: Special closing program with historian and author Brooke Barbier, featuring Cocked and Boozy: An Intoxicating History of the American Revolution, along with authentic cocktails inspired by the era!
USS SALEM & US NAVAL SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM
• 10 AM–4 PM: Explore the historic USS Salem heavy cruiser and the museum's exhibits.
• 11 AM, 12 PM & 1 PM: Enjoy Welderetts, a one-woman theatrical performance sharing the experiences of a female shipyard welder during World War II.
SOUTHER TIDE MILL
• 12–4 PM: Rolling presentations exploring the forgotten history of this fascinating historic tide mill.
HANCOCK CEMETERY
• 10 AM–Noon & 1–4 PM: Guided tours every 30 minutes through Quincy's oldest burial grounds.
CHURCH OF THE PRESIDENTS
• 10 AM–4 PM: Self-guided tours of United First Parish Church, including its historic sanctuary and Adams Crypt.
OLD TOWN HALL MUSEUM
• 10 AM–4 PM: Explore the Quincy250 exhibit, discovering local stories from the American Revolution and Quincy's connections to the Declaration of Independence.

10/15/2026

Saturday is Heritage Day in the City of Quincy. The city's historic attractions including USS Salem are all open FREE to visitors.

We are excited to host Thalia Theater Group's play Welderett. The play, written by Cindy Brandi, is about the first female welders at the shipyard. Performances at 11am, noon and 1pm.

Thanks to The Quincy Sun for promoting our event!

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10/14/2026

Happy Birthday U.S. Navy!

10/11/2026

Due to tonight's weather forecast, the Corner Theater showing of Jaws and Deep Blue Sea will start at 6pm instead of 7pm.

10/10/2026

This weekend, the museum is open 10am-7pm.

We are excited to welcome the of Quincy Scouting who are participating in the Presidents Trail Camporee.

We also have Coolidge Corner Theatre hosting Nautical Nightmares Movies on the fantail both nights.

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10/08/2026

What's up for the weekend?

Tickets still available to Coolidge Corner Theatre movies onboard USS Salem Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights!

10/07/2026

For a lot of us, a ship can bring back more than a memory. It can bring back the sound of a screen door, a summer road trip, or the feeling of standing somewhere grand and a little humbling.

The dry dock setting, the steel hull, the ladders, the tight passageways, it all makes you feel how much work went into building and running a ship like this. The whole place has that practical, saltwater smell of history that was never meant to be polished up too much.

You can almost picture the men who lived and worked aboard, doing long days in close quarters and learning every inch of the vessel.

I’m glad there are places where you can still step into that world for a minute.

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10/04/2026

Have you purchased your Nautical Nightmares tickets from Coolidge Corner Theatre for this weekend onboard USS Salem yet? UNIQUE experience watching movies on a naval ship fantail just like the sailors did back in the day, aside from the modern equipment :)

Friday - Ghost Ship and The Fog
Saturday - Leviathan and Deep Rising
Sunday - Jaws and Deep Blue Sea

https://coolidge.org/seawitch

Tickets are still available for Nautical Nightmares aboard Seawitch hosted by the Coolidge Corner Theatre aboard USS Salem.

Fri. 10/9 Ghost Ship and The Fog
Sat. 10/10 Leviathan and Deep Rising
Sun. 10/11 Jaws and Deep Blue Sea

Purchase tickets at Coolidge.org/seawitch $40 or $50 with museum admission prior to show.

10/02/2026

What's happening in the City of Quincy this weekend?

The world's only preserved Heavy Cruiser USS Salem is open Sat. & Sun. 10am-4pm.

The Quincy Food Truck & Music festival is downtown from noon-6pm.

Want more history? Check out Adams National Historical Park, Quincy Historical Society & Museum, Quincy Quarry and Granite Workers Museum, Dorothy Quincy Homestead, Historic New England Josiah Quincy House, and the Church of Presidents.

This is just a sample of our community's history and heritage.

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