Lunch Hour at the Gedney House starts... in 30 minutes!!

You probably wanted more warning on this one - sorry! Regardless, the rain has stopped, and if you're in Salem today, you should head over to the Gedney House. It's a true local treasure.

Here's the scoop: Spend lunchtime touring Historic New England’s Gedney House, located steps away from Salem’s downtown business district. Enjoy a rare opportunity to take a guided tour of this 1665 property highlighting seventeenth-century architectural details, including elaborate framing, original paint treatments, and four centuries of layered architecture.

This free event is a part of Essex National Heritage Commission’s Trails and Sails series. Fifty minute tours will start at 12:00 and 1:00 p.m on Friday, September 17. This is a first come, first serve program with limited space available. For more details about Trails and Sails or to create your personal itinerary, please visit www.trailsandsails.org or call 978-744-0440.