# Event Details

- **Event Name**: PEM Reads: Salem’s Centuries with Donna Seger and Brad Austin
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 6:30—8 pm
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 from 6:30—8 pm

Virtual event, hosted on Zoom

Free; registration required
Register Here: pem.org/events/pem-reads-salems-centuries?date=2026-02-25&time=06:30

In celebration of Salem 400+, join us for a series of four virtual readings of Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City, written and edited by Donna Seger and Brad Austin of Salem State University. Each session will focus on one century of Salem’s history.

Salem is best known today for its infamous witch trials, but there is much more to the city’s history. An important trading center since its European colonization in 1626, Salem was also the scene of dynamic social and material changes in the 20th century. Salem’s Centuries highlights the depth and diversity of Salem’s history, including stories of Indigenous peoples, early settlers, Black community members and immigrants. Chapters covering events such as the American Revolution, the Industrial Revolution and World War II examine how Salem’s history has been lost or distorted in its public presentations over time.

The remaining reading sessions will take place on February 25, April 29, June 17 and October 14, 2026. All sessions will be on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm on Zoom.

This program is part of Salem 400+ celebrations. Explore all of PEM's Salem 400+ activities here.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salem/pem-reads-salem’s-centuries-with-donna-seger-and-brad-austin/200029289641151
- **Event Categories**: business, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://www.pem.org/events/pem-reads-salems-centuries?date=2026-02-25&time=06%3A30&utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=salem-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Salem
- **state**: MA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 161 Essex St, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970
- **lat**: 42.5215
- **long**: -70.89223
- **full address**: 161 Essex St, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Peabody Essex Museum (https://allevents.in/org/peabody-essex-museum/26021466)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 161 Essex St, Salem, MA, United States, Massachusetts 01970
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Peabody Essex Museum
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** business, virtual
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about PEM Reads: Salem’s Centuries with Donna Seger and Brad Austin ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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