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America’s National Parks Podcast

Harboring History: The Salem Maritime Site and America's Cultural Treasures

America’s National Parks Podcast

RV Miles Network

Science, Nature, Places & Travel, Society & Culture:places & Travel, Society & Culture, History

4.9870 Ratings

🗓️ 26 January 2024

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

Salem Maritime is not just any National Historic Site; it’s the first place the National Park Service was tasked with preserving that wasn’t about nature, scenery, or wildlife. Over 160 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence, It was time to preserve our history. Hosted by Jason Epperson Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national parks.  Use promo code PARKS20 to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

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0:08.4

for exploring all the possibilities of the

0:15.0

Outdoors all year long. L.L. Bean's founder once said, if your feet are happy, you're happy.

0:17.0

So here's a tip for your winter footwear.

0:20.0

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0:23.0

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0:27.0

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0:30.9

but wool traps heat and wicks away moisture, keeping your toes cozy.

0:36.2

For more tips, easy howtus, and inspiring stories, visit L.L.Bine.com. . . . . . . . . . . . Imagine walking along a historic wharf, the wooden planks creaking underfoot, the salty sea

1:02.2

air filling your lungs.

1:04.6

You're surrounded by the echoes of the past, tall ships bobbing in the harbor,

1:10.0

a storied custom house standing guard over the waterfront, and the distant sounds of a town

1:16.0

that once bustled with maritime trade.

1:19.7

This isn't just any seaside locale. This is where cotton, rum, sugar, and slaves were traded in colonial

1:27.6

America. This is where merchant sailors defended the colonies during the Revolutionary War.

1:34.2

This is where anti-submarine patrols were flown during World War II, where the first

1:39.2

air sea rescue station on the eastern seab was designated.

1:44.2

This is the Salem Maritime National Historic Site,

1:48.4

a place where every corner, every cobblestone,

1:51.4

and every wave whispered stories of America's past.

1:55.5

Here in the heart of Salem, Massachusetts, history isn't just remembered.

2:00.5

It's palpable.

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