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Pickering House

Built in 1664 by John Pickering, a carpenter from Coventry; this is the oldest house in Salem. It's also the oldest home in America continuously owned by the same family. For over 330 years, each new generation of Pickering would alter the home to suit the times and their changing needs. Ceiling heights were raised, extra wings were constructed, and plenty of gothic detailing added for good measure. It's a great place to spend an hour if you're interested in discovering the details of lives lived long ago.

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Address: 18 Broad St
Hours: Sun 10AM-3PM
Price: $10, residents $5, children free
Website: pickeringhouse.org (opens in a new tab)

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