Chartering a Path to Independence
Saturday, September 19 at 4:00 PM
At Salem Athenaeum, 337 Essex St., Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Join us for the unveiling of the newly created archival reproduction of the 1629 Charter of the Governor and Company of the Massachusetts Bay in New England This foundational document of American democracy, the “Endecott Charter,” was entrusted to the Salem Athenaeum in 1810. Learn about its remarkable provenance and celebrate its enduring significance with distinguished historians, authors, and educators Emerson “Tad” Baker and Charles L. Newhall September 19, 2026 4 pm reception 5 pm presentation Salem Athenaeum Please join us as we continue to make history matter! Reserve now
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