Christmas at the Pickering House

The Pickering House invites you to step into three centuries of holiday tradition with our Holiday Tea, a festive afternoon of warmth, history, and seasonal flavors. Guests are welcomed into the decorated rooms of Salem’s oldest home, where candlelight, greenery, and the scent of winter spices create a timeless New England atmosphere. Enjoy a selection of fine teas—a staple that once helped build the Salem you know.

Your visit includes a guided tour of the house, highlighting how generations of our ancestors celebrated the winter season and brought light and hospitality to the darkest days of the year. This event offers a rare opportunity to savor the season inside a home that has seen more than 360 Decembers.