# Event Details

- **Event Name**: A Sailor's Life: Food & Medicine
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 03:15 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: Set sail for this hands-on program where kids will learn all about how a ships crew would store food and make medicine on long voyages.About this EventStep into the world of 18th-century sailors and discover how crews survived long voyages at sea. In this hands-on adventure, kids will learn what sailors ate, how they kept food from spoiling, and what they did when someone got sick at sea.Become part of a “crew,” choose supplies for your ship, try salting green beans, and even help mix a remedy for scurvy. Led by educator Dan Marshall, this interactive program brings history to life through fun activities and demonstrations.This FREE program is best for kids ages 7+, but all young explorers are welcome! Space is limited, so please only register the children who will be joining so we can make sure we have enough materials.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/4e61a980-25a9-11f1-8500-4f0c3b0bf48e-rimg-w1200-h575-dcffffff-gmir.jpg This program is presented in partnership with the Salem Maritime National Historical Park as part of the America's 250th program series.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/a-sailors-life-food-and-medicine/100001985451111722
- **Event Categories**: kids, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Salem
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center
- **lat**: 42.5228025
- **long**: -70.8922331
- **full address**: Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is A Sailor's Life: Food & Medicine being held?
  - **A:** A Sailor's Life: Food & Medicine takes place on Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 03:15 pm at Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center, 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing A Sailor's Life: Food & Medicine?
  - **A:** A Sailor's Life: Food & Medicine is organized by Essex Heritage.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** A Sailor's Life: Food & Medicine is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salem, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If A Sailor's Life: Food & Medicine sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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