Old Town Hall is located in Derby Square and is Salem’s oldest municipal building. It is open to the public and still used today for community events. It is also known as one of the most haunted buildings in Salem. Many have claimed to see a friendly ghost or two lurking around!
Have you seen the movie Hocus Pocus? Old Town Hall was the setting for the Halloween party that Max and Dani’s parents attended! The Sanderson Sisters sang their famous song, “I put a spell on you!”
Old Town Hall was built in 1816 and served as the seat of the local government for many years. It played a crucial role in Salem's history, hosting important events and gatherings.
The building features beautiful Federal-style architecture, with its elegant design and symmetrical proportions. It stands tall and proud, right in the heart of Salem, and is a symbol of the town's rich history and culture. It has a stately appearance with rounded windows and a grand entrance.
Have you seen the movie Hocus Pocus? Old Town Hall was the setting for the Halloween party that Max and Dani’s parents attended! The Sanderson Sisters sang their famous song, “I put a spell on you!”
Old Town Hall was built in 1816 and served as the seat of the local government for many years. It played a crucial role in Salem's history, hosting important events and gatherings.
The building features beautiful Federal-style architecture, with its elegant design and symmetrical proportions. It stands tall and proud, right in the heart of Salem, and is a symbol of the town's rich history and culture. It has a stately appearance with rounded windows and a grand entrance.
While Old Town Hall no longer functions as a government building, it is a place where the past and present come together in beautiful and magical ways. Many events are hosted here including art shows, concerts, theater productions, and community gatherings. It's a vibrant space that offers something for everyone.
The building is tied to the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The trials were conducted in the meeting room of Old Town Hall, making it a fascinating place to learn about this troubled period in Salem's past.
The building is tied to the infamous Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The trials were conducted in the meeting room of Old Town Hall, making it a fascinating place to learn about this troubled period in Salem's past.
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32 Derby Square Salem, MA 01970
Old Town Hall
"Salem's Old Town Hall is a federal style building, erected in 1816 and namesake of the Old Town Hall National Historic District. This space is no longer used as a space for municipal operations but is instead utilized as a cultural and rental facility in service to the community of Salem, MA. "
Each page of The Good Witch of Salem’s coloring book is a tribute to the beloved children’s book, “The Good Witch of Salem”, while also showcasing iconic landmarks of Salem, MA. The imaginative designs, hand drawn by author Ashley Tina herself, are inspired by the story’s original illustrations from Suzana Svabodova.
