Discover What Life Was Like In The 17th Century At Pioneer Village, A Living History Museum In Massachusetts

Have you ever been curious to learn what life was like back in the 17th century? Located in Salem, Pioneer Village is a replica of an early colonial village and the first living history museum in the country. A visit here is a step back in time as you learn about what life was like almost 400 years ago in Massachusetts.

Pioneer Village shows what life was like for colonists in the early 17th century. It is a replica village built in 1930 to commemorate 300 years since Massachusetts Bay Colony was first settled by Puritans from England.

The village is based on a colony originally established by English colonist Roger Conant and covers three acres of land within Forest River Park.

Across the village, visitors will see several examples of colonial architecture including cottages with thatched roofs, wigwams, dugouts, a governor's house, a blacksmith shop, gardens, and more.

As one of the first living history museums in the country, you will feel as though you've stepped back into Massachusetts' early colonial period.

Step inside the buildings and get a feel of how colonists lived and compare it to how we live today. A lot has changed since then!

Families will love exploring the village and speaking to and seeing presentations given by the friendly, knowledgeable staff who are dressed in period costumes. It is quite a fun and educational experience!

Pioneer Village is located about 10 minutes from downtown Salem. It is open Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. with the last entry at 3:30 p.m. Tickets are just $5 per person and can be purchased at the gate.

And here's a fun fact: Did you know that a few scenes of the beloved movie "Hocus Pocus" were filmed here?

Have you visited the Salem Pioneer Village in Massachusetts? If you have, please let us know your favorite part about it in the comment section. To learn more about Pioneer Village and to plan your visit, head to the website and follow the Facebook page.

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