Polish Picnic This Sunday!

Looking for something to do this weekend? I know it's early in the week but no time like the better to let everyone know about my churches annual picnic.

Sunday, September 27, 2009 Noon to 5:oo PM at the St. John the Baptist Church Hall located in downtown Salem at 34 St. Peter street.

There will be:

• Polish food (Pierogi, Golabki, Keilbassa, kapusta)
• Full Bar with a variety of Polish and domestic beers as well as fine selection of liquor.
• Deserts including Paczki and coffee
• Bake Sale Table with homemade Chrusciki, cakes, babka and more
• 50-50 raffle every hour
• Money Wheel

The Big Raffle with dozens of Cash Prizes from $500, Merchandise including an iPod Shuffle and gift certificates.

Dance to the Music of Buddy Walker and the Warszawiaki orchestra

Rain or Shine, All Are Welcome, Free Admission.

Want to Help Us Out This Election Season?

Just like in the past in years of city wide elections, we are asking you our neighbors in Salem if you'd like to help with our collection of Political memorabilia.

It's easy for people living preferably any Ward but 2 (as I live there) to send us any political flyers, signs ect. You can find out hoe bny going to our contact us page here.

keep in mind this also pertains to the special elections coming up for the US senate as I've changed how the political collection works. It now would include any politician who directly represents the citizens of salem from ward councilor to US president.

thanks for reading

A Visit to Salem on Demand from the Travel Channel

Travel Channel on demand has a four minute video about US destinations. In it they visit the Salem Witch Museum and take the feerry from Salem. You still have time to view it, it lasts on Demand until September 17th.

Congratulations To the Peabody Little League Team!

Salem Archives would like to congratulate Peabody's Little League

on their impressive win in the New England regionals.

We also wish them the best luck in williamsport.

Salem Heritage Days Pizza Contest Results

In case you haven't already heard or read in todays Salem Gazette here are the 2009 Best Pizza Results.

3. Upper Crust on Washington Street

2. Damata's on Bridge Street

1. Engine House on Derby Street

In this blogs opinion Engine House doesn't just have the best pizza in Salem but the best gimmick to lure you in for it. Their exhaust from the ovens flow out on to Derby street and when ever you walk by you not only smell the great pizza but see it hand tossed through the kitchen window.

But you can try them all and make up your own mind.

Salemite wins World Pinball Championship

Salem Archives would like to congratulate Salem resident Bowen Kerins on his second consecutive Pinball World Title.

Collections Latest Acquisitions

This past week we added two new items to the collection.

First in the Political section, a postcard or hand bill from Mayor George J Bates first run for congress in 1936. The card features a photo a copy of a written note and the back has a list of his accomplishments .

Secondly in the Militaria section, a grouping of a female Petty Officer 1st class. It consists of a Cap, ribbon bar and two petty officer rates. This collection is a named collection, however its not known if it is a local collection.