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December 23, 2025

Christmas In Salem – Boughs And Blossoms – 8 Chestnut St (Built by Daniel Gregg)

By New England Nomad

Date Of Visit: December 6, 2025

Location: 8 Chestnut St, Salem, MA (about 30 minutes northeast of Boston, MA)

Universally Accessible: No

Cost: $40 per ticket ($50 if you purchase day of tour tickets)

Parking: There are several parking garages in Salem, as well as metered on street parking.

Summary: The historic home at 8 Chestnut St had a decorative and historic feel to it!

Constructed in 1805 by Daniel Gregg, the home on 8 Chestnut was originally built as a one-story store and residence. It is one of the oldest surviving homes on Chestnut St. In its early years, Captain Somers operated a grocery store at the building while David Ashby, sexton of the nearby South Church, resided there. Around 1828, Deacon John Stone purchased the property (one of several he would own on that street) and he added the upper stories. Stone would later convert it into a full residence. By 1830, it was advertised as a rental property before eventually housing the Stone family there.

The house is considered a fine example of the early 19th-century brick Federal architecture. Its elliptical entryway with sidelights and decorative wood panels exemplifies this style.

I was able to arrive just as they were putting on the finishing touches of the decorations.

The home has a side entrance rather than an entrance on the street. One theory for this states it was done to avoid or pay less in taxes since the area facing the street was the area that was taxed. Google and other sources dispute this though claiming it was done more for functionality and aesthetic purposes. In any event, our efficient tax officials have rectified this loophole!

This home has so many little details and history. Even the bricks on the home are unique and interesting. The brick pattern layout on the outside of the house is Flemish bond brick pattern. A common feature in Georgian style homes, the Flemish bond pattern features bricks laid lengthwise (stretchers) alternating with bricks laid with their shorter ends exposed (headers) within the same courses. 

You may have to zoom in to see the details.

The house had a very festive decor.

The fireplace and wainscotting are restored from the original construction.

And, of course, lighting fixtures.

This house in only one of a group of homes on Chestnut St. Stay tuned for more historic homes on this street!

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December 19, 2025

Christmas In Salem – Boughs And Blossoms – John Fullington House (Salem, MA)

By New England Nomad

Date Of Visit: December 6, 2025

Location: 19 Cambridge St, Salem, MA (about 30 minutes northeast of Boston, MA)

Universally Accessible: No

Cost: $40 per ticket ($50 if you purchase day of tour tickets)

Parking: There are several parking garages in Salem, as well as metered on street parking.

Summary: The John Fullington home, constructed in 1807, is full of lots of surprises.

Although records show this home was built in 1807 by John Fullerton, it was really built by John Fullington, a bricklayer. The house has gone through some changes since it was originally built, though. It is now stylistically considered a mid 1860s home. While the original structure may have been in the federal Style, the house has been redesigned in the Second Empire Style around 1865. Some of the elements of the Second Empire Style include the mansard roof with flared eaves punctuated by dormer windows, large and small decorative brackets and the recessed side hall entrance containing double doors. The front doors were recently restored by a Salem based artisan. The door hood is topped by a flat cornice upon which rests a rectangular bay window.

During the late 19th century, renovations in the rear extension were added, creating a larger kitchen as well as a small upstairs bedroom.

James J. Buckley, a wine merchant, acquired the property in 1865. He most likely was responsible for the major renovations that were made to the house at that time. Buckley owned a liquor store on Washington St and shared the home with his wife Margaret and their son James O. Buckley. After Buckley’s death in the early 1870s, Margaret continued to live in the house until 1919 when it was sold to Isabella Murphy, the widow of John Murphy. Her son, Edward, a painter and leather worker, lived there with his wife until the 1950s. Mary Murphy occupied the house until the 1980s.

The home tour guide made an astute observation at the entry way of the home and I agree – the owner of the home must not have cats. If you know, you know.

The home did have some unique and unexpected features like this bell above the doorway.

Besides a certain type of decor I will touch on later, the owner of the home has a special affinity for our 16th President. The top hat on the book is a tribute to Abraham Lincoln. There’s also an Easter egg on the floor on the right side of the Christmas tree.

One of the pieces of decor that stood out to me were the chairs.

This chair is a 1880’s Victorian chair model.

I also liked the Christmas decor in and outside of the home.

I agree with this sign!

And, if you’ve been following my posts, you know I appreciate most of the lighting fixtures of these homes. This light had an environmental feel to it.

Now, back to the special theme of the home that I alluded to previously and the “Easter egg” from earlier in the post. This home like some of the homes on the tour had a theme or certain type of decor. The theme of this home was rocking horses! The owner of this home really likes rocking horses.

As you can see, the Fullington home was full of charm, Christmas cheer and a few pleasant surprises!

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December 12, 2025

Christmas In Salem – Boughs & Blossoms – Joseph Kinsman House (Salem, MA)

By New England Nomad

Date Of Event: December 6, 2025

Location: 311 Essex St, Salem, MA (about 30 mins northeast of Boston, MA)

Universally Accessible: No

Cost: $40 ($50 if you buy ticket on day of tour)

Parking: There are several parking lots and garages and metered on street parking in Salem.

Summary: The Kinsman home has multiple Christmas trees, interesting art and decor and a lot of history!

Another home that I have walked past while marveling at its design is the Joseph Kinsman house. Some of the homes on this tour look like something you’d see in a movie. Wait until we get on to Chestnut St.

The Kinsman House has a long history of owners and changing locations. In 1850, Eliza Fiske sold her property which included her house on the corner of Essex and Summer Streets to John Kinsman, Superintendent of the Eastern Railroad, and his wife Nancy Fogg. The house, which was originally numbered 311 Essex St and later renumbered 309 after the Second Empire-style house was constructed, was demolished by the 1950s to make way for the expansion of Summer and North Streets (the streets adjacent to Essex St). Kinsman, after getting remarried to his second wife Martha Lord, sold his property to Caroline E and Joseph F. Dane, a shoe and leather dealer, on 1864, the lot already had two brick houses. Dane and his wife lived in 309 Essex St and rented out 311 Essex St to various tenants.

After their parents deaths in the early 1900s, the Dane children divided the property between the two buildings, selling 311 Essex St to Dr. George K. Blair, a renowned physician and surgeon in Salem. Madeline, his wife, lived at 311 Essex St until her death in 1983.

The tour guide for the home had some horns growing. He should have that looked at!

The entryway was decorated with some traditional Christmas decorations.

The spacious bedroom had a lot of character and pretty decor.

This painting of the house, done by a local artist, hung on the bedroom wall.

These colorful curtains were from high end decorators Cole & Son.

The decor on the fireplace mantle and table were emblematic of the aptly named “Boughs and Blossoms” tours. And, no, they are not decorated this way all year long! I did ask!

I’m always intrigued by the lighting fixtures at these historic homes.

The owner of the home is a connoisseur of whisky and other fine liquors. But, the tour guide assured us there was no liquor in this drink (wink, wink).

This so called “blessed buck” is indeed a real buck.

The home had various works of art and other types of decor around the home. I especially liked the painting in the middle. But, it is a house in Salem, So, of course, there was a skeleton and what appears to be a dragon in the group of paintings. This is what I like so much about these home tours. It’s interesting to see what they look like on the inside. And, it’s fun to see how different each of the home owners decorate.

There were quite a few trees in the home. One in the bedroom.

And in the kitchen.

And one outside

Some of the visitors dressed up for the event. These guys wore some festive headwear!

And these ladies wore their best hats! This is just another reason to love these tours! The people you meet are both interesting and fun to be around!

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December 10, 2025

Christmas In Salem – Boughs & Blooms – Joshua Ward House (Salem, MA)

By New England Nomad

Date Of Visit: December 6, 2025

Location: John Ward House, 148 Washington St, Salem, MA (about 30 minutes northeast of Boston, MA)

Universally Accessible: No

Cost: $40 per ticket ($50 if you purchase day of tour tickets)

Parking: There are several parking garages in Salem, as well as metered on street parking.

Summary: The Joshua Ward House, rumored to be haunted, is said to be Salem’s oldest Federal style brick building. It was the first home on the Christmas In Salem’s Boughs & Blooms historic homes tour.

Salem’s not just a Halloween destination anymore and the throng of crowds at the Christmas In Salem historic homes tour, titled “Boughs & Blossoms, is proof of this. The event, which included tours of 12 historic homes, and a bonus tour of a tiny home, attracted thousands of visitors to the Witch City. And it seems to be a bigger event each year.

While you can visit the homes in any order you choose to, a list is provided of the homes on the tour and the Joshua Ward House was the first house on this list. I found most of the information for these blog posts in the guide book given to each person on the tour. But, all of the info about the homes aren’t just in the guide books. The tour guides also provided additional information not included in the guidebook which I am including in these posts.

Like many of the countless people who walk past this grand home, I always wondered what it looked like inside. So, it was very exciting to finally see the interior of this mysterious building.

Joshua Ward, a merchant and privateer, built the house shortly after the Revolutionary War. It is said to be the oldest Federal high style brick house in Salem. The house was built adjacent to Ward’s business activities by the waterfront and would have extensive views down to the harbor. It was built with the assistance of famed Salem architect and wood carver Samuel McIntyre. In fact, you will see Samuel’s handywork or influence in many of the homes in the tour.

For all of the gearheads out there, I used my Canon 5D Mark IV DSLR with a 24 mm while photographing this and all of the houses. Except, I did use my 90D Canon with a 18 to 400 mm lens for the photo of the exterior of the house so I could fit the entire exterior of the house in the frame. I also had to use a 1.4 aperture for most of the photos of the interior because of the low light environment.

The entrance to the home was decorated tastefully.

I thought this light was pretty unique.

While many inns, homes and other historical dwellings claim “George Washington slept here”, he really did sleep in the Joshua Ward home. When Washington visited Salem in 1789, diarist William Bentley recorded that Washington requested to sleep in the Joshua Ward house. He is said to have slept in the second level, southeast front bed chamber. When the home was turned into a hotel in the 19th century, it was known as the Washington Tavern in recognition of Washington’s visit. This bust was made in George’s honor.

Ok, now to address the elephant, or ghost, in the room. Since this is Salem, of course there is a connection to ghosts. The house has been widely said to be haunted. The house is said to be haunted because the home was built on the land where where High Sherriff George Corwin had his house. George Corwin was the person who issued the arrest warrants for the people accused in the Salem Witch trials. He is also the person who is said to have placed the stones on Giles Corey’s body to force his confession of being a witch. Giles never confessed. Instead, he’s alleged to have cursed Corwin and the city of Salem. His and the victims of the trials spirits are said to reside in the home. For whatever it’s worth, the tour guide at the house chuckled and told me he has never seen or heard any paranormal activity (although he did tell me he’s seen UFO’s or UAP).

The home has been refurbished and turned into a boutique hotel. It is also a National Historic Landmark and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

The work of art above the fireplace is called See No Evil.

The hotel has some luxurious accommodations. As long as you don’t mind sharing them with some uninvited guests!

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December 8, 2025

Christmas In Salem – Boughs & Blooms – Tiny Home (Salem, MA)

By New England Nomad

Date Of Visit: December 6, 2025

Location: 5 Brown St, Salem, MA

Universally Accessible: This home was universally acceptable. But, many of the homes on the tour were not.

Cost: $40 per ticket ($50 if you purchase day of tour tickets)

Parking: There are several parking garages in Salem, as well as metered on street parking.

Summary: As part of the of the Christmas In Salem tour, the tour included a tiny home. The “Not So Tiny Home” gave a glimpse into a different type of home.

Christmas In Salem is known for the ornate historic homes in Salem, MA. But, this year there was a special home on the tour.

Considered a “bonus home” on the Christmas In Salem “Boughs and Blooms” historic homes tour, the “tiny home” on Broad St is part of the Peabody Essex Museum’s exhibition, “Not-So-Tiny Home.”

The creation of the New England couple Chloe Barcelou and Brandon Batchelder, the “Not So Tiny” home is a custom-built, 300-square-foot steampunk caravan. The tiny home was built to resemble a fairy-tale cottage, pirate ship and Victorian adventure.

Most of the inside of the home was built using recycled film sets, thrifted finds, and salvaged materials. The home is filled with secret compartments, fold-out furniture and other creative spatial solutions.

The tiny home was not open for tours. So, I was not able to take photos from inside the tiny home. But, I was able to find this photo of the inside of the tiny home on msn.com. Looks like a home I could get used to!

This is just a preview of the Christmas In Salem historic homes tour. There are many more homes on the Boughs and Blooms historic homes tour that I will post as soon as I can edit them!

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December 3, 2025

2025 Moonlight Magic (Shelburne Falls, MA)

By New England Nomad

Date Of Event: November 28, 2025

Location: Shelburne Falls, MA (2 hours northwest of Boston, MA)

Cost: Free

Parking: Free parking was available at various lots in the city. On street parking was available in the city. Shuttle service was provided if you parked in one of the lots.

Universally Accessible: Yes

Dog Friendly: Yes

Website:2025 Moonlight Magic

Summary: Shelburne Falls celebrated their 40th annual Moonlight Magic festival near the Bridge Of Flowers. Musicians, clowns and, of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus were just a few of the people who walked in the parade.

A trip to the Bridge of Flowers usually involves looking at, and photographing lots of beautiful flowers! But, this trip to the bridge was different.

Each year for the past 40 years, Shelburne Falls has been hosting the Moonlight Magic event. Held the day after Thanksgiving, technically along the Iron Bridge located next to the Bridge of Flowers, the event includes clowns, a Buddy look-alike (or the real one?) who was very happy to see Santa and the main event; the Parade of Lights!

On cue, as the festival began it began to snow. The bridge, city scape and water gave a great backdrop for some late night photos, especially with the snow.

Before the parade began, visitors were welcome to visit the diverse group of stores and vendors on the street. What visit to the area would be complete without a visit to see Boswell at Boswell’s Books? Technically Boswell the 5th, he seemed a little worn out from all of the pats and traffic in the store!

There were lots of decorations, lights and candles lit in bags that illuminated the city and stores and gave off a real Christmas feel.

While I was setting up for the parade, I came across this big fella named Goose (a one year old Irish Wolfhound).

Although he’s only 1, this dog is almost as tall as his dad who is 6 feet 4!

As the sky grew dark and people began to congregate along the parade’s path, I made my way to the start of the parade. Initially, I was going to photograph the participants as they crossed the bridge. But, it was too crowded and dark. So, I settled under a street light near the starting point of the parade.

The parade started with lighted decorations!

Following not far behind were some cute Great Pyrenees dogs!

These “chickens” were clucking as the rode by.

Those weren’t the only animals in the parade. These miniature horses also walked in the parade!

There were also some musical participants!

The Melha Shrine Clowns also made an appearance!

This lit up vehicle featured a light up Rudolph whose nose blinked!

The vehicles weren’t the only things all lit up. These spectators were adorned in colorful lights for the parade!

And what parade would be complete without Santa and Mrs. Claus!

The Christmas spirit was certainly in the air during Moonlight Magic!

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November 26, 2025

International Monster Museum (Salem, MA)

By New England Nomad

Date Of Visit: September 26, 2025

Location: Witch City Mall, 186 Essex St, Salem, MA

Cost:  $15 for Adults

 $9 for Children 12 & under

Hours: The International Monster Museum opens at 11:00 am daily (call for closing times, as they change seasonally).

Parking: There is parking available in the parking garage at Witch City Mall. There are additional parking lots and garages as well as metered on street parking in the city

Universally Accessible: Yes

Website: International Monster Museum

Summary: Dozens of monsters, trolls and other scary creatures come alive at the International Monster Museum

Salem, MA, isn’t just known for witches. In fact, one stroll down the Essex Street Pedestrian will reveal monsters, zombies and goblins, And not just during October.

The International Monster Museum on Essex St has become one of the hotspots to see some of these spooky creatures.

Upon entering the museum, you are struck by a variety of famous and not so famous characters.

The attention to detail in the making of the monsters is impressive.

There were also artifacts such as this vampire hunter kit.

And this bottle of vampire blood.

Once you enter the dimly lit maze of monsters (don’t worry, they give you a lantern to help you see), you are surrounded by creepy characters of all kinds. Be ready, though, as some of the statues and figures are animatronics.

The life like statues come in all shapes and sizes.

It can be scary at the museum. So, don’t lose your head during your visit!

Not all of the figuresd are standing upright!

There are many twists and turns in the museum. And you never know what you’ll find around any of those corners! Some of the statues, like this one of a werewolf, have signs that give a description and the origins of the creature.

Old person alert. I always think of Wolfman Jack whenever I see depictions of a werewolf, especially when he’s dressed.

I like how the used the lighting to both give you light to see while still giving an eerie feel.

The museum thought of all of the different types of monsters, creepers and whatever these are!

Fans of the movie Leprechaun, both of you, may enjoy these statues!

As random as it may seem, this ghoul is supposed to be eating the entrails of Edgar Allen Poe, Uhm, yuck.

Just when you think you’re about to leave and the horror has ceased, these monsters lurking by the exit!

Even though I visited in September, the museum had a real Halloween feel to it. Halloween season is beginning sooner each year it seems. In fact, I mentioned to one of the staff that September is basically “pre-Halloween season.” Before you know it, they’ll start decorating and celebrating in August!

If you missed the museum this past Halloween season, don’t worry it is open all year round. Because it’s always spooky season in Salem!

I have been reading and reviewing books about New England or written by people from New England. Today’s review is about a book that has recently turned into a movie; The Long Walk by Stephen King (339 pages). I read the story from the Bachman Books, a collection of Stephen King book. But, you can also purchase the book as a stand alone.

On its surface, the plot for The Long Walk seems both cruel and unpalatable. And it is both of these things. But, in Stephen King fashion, it is also very readable. The name basically says it all. I did find it hard to believe I could be so engrossed about a story of this nature.

If you want to read my full review with spoilers, click on the link to my Goodreads review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8102323442

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November 18, 2025

Gnome Village (Salem, MA)

By New England Nomad

Date Of Visit: September 28, 2025

Location: Essex St, Salem, MA

Universally Accessible: Yes

Summary: On Essex St in Salem, MA, there is a hidden gem; a special, hidden gnome village on Essex St.

If you’re not looking for it you could easily miss a special village in Salem, MA. But, this place is not any city, town or hamlet in the city. In fact, sometimes it doesn’t even stay in one area!

While the village does indeed stay in one area, figurines, homes and other parts of the village are moved from time to time. Or, maybe they move on their own!

The villagers like to relax with their instruments.

But, it’s not all fun and relaxation at the village. Keeping up the village takes a lot of work. So, the gnomes are hard at work watering plants and flowers and doing other upkeep!

Although I’m not exactly sure, I think these gnomes began appearing a few years ago when the city had a gnome or fairy trail. Small displays were placed in various locations around the city and people were encouraged to find them all. It appears this village has lived on from that earlier display.

Sometimes, the gnomes get up to some questionable behaviors! But, we all like to cut loose sometimes.

The gnomes have a simple, happy life except for one luxury. They do like their castles and specialty homes! These may look like simple, small dwellings. But, with the price of rent these days, I’m sure they are not so cheap!

I am not sure how long the gnomes will remain in their present location. So, you may want to see them before they go south for the winter!

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November 13, 2025

Feeding Birds (Mass Audubon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary, Topsfield, MA)

By New England Nomad

Date Of Visit: Nov. 8, 2025

Location: Mass Audubon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary. 87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA (30 minutes northeast of Boston, MA)

Cost: $7 for adults, $4 for children seniors. Memberships are also available.

Hours: Trails are open dawn until dusk

Parking: There are about 50 free parking spots for visitors

Dog Friendly: No

Universally Accessible: Yes, while some trails may be challenging, the Audubon has an ADA-compliant, universally accessible All Persons Trail. Also, a rollator is available for loan upon request

Summary: The Mass Audubon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary in Topsfield, MA, has many features and natural beauty. But, it’s an especially magical this time of the year when they\ hungry birds enjoy hand fed treats.

As the temperatures dip and food becomes less available, you may be surprised by how friendly the wildlife can be. Especially our feathered friends.

There are only a few spots in Massachusetts where birds will eat of your hand. And, only a few birds that will be bold and trusting, or hungry, enough to do so. In fact, some of the birds are so bold it almost feels like you’re in a Alfred Hitchcock movie (I’m looking at you, Black-Capped chickadee).

The Nuthatch, like the one featured above, is one of these birds that will eat right out of your hand. I especially like how they show you the seed before they begin their takeoff from your hand. As if to say, “Look what I have!” or “Thank you!”

If you enlarge the photo below, you can see the tongue of the Nuthatch picking up and bringing the seed into their mouth,

The Black-Capped Chickadees at the sanctuary are very friendly and not very shy. In fact, one of them landed on my cellphone as I tried to photograph the bird. This one had to tell a fellow Chickadee, “I was here first!”

But, my favorite and at times the most elusive bird there is the Tufted Titmouse.

While their claws may look sharp, and they can be, the birds don’t hurt the people feeding them. At least not usually. The person I photographed feeding the birds said they felt soft and light and you could barely feel the claws. And don’t bring just any seeds. The birds seed of choice is the Black-oil Sunflower seed which provides significant energy for the birds due to their high oil content. They won’t even touch some of the other types of seeds. In fact it can’t be just any Black-oil Sunflower seed. Some of the Black-Capped Chickadees would pick through the Black oil Sunflower seeds just to find the right one.

This sanctuary, which I may not be able to photograph much longer (more on this later in the post), has been my go to sanctuary for the past few years. In fact, there always seem to be something interesting to photograph there, like this Red Tailed Hawk I saw during my visit.

Also there was a little mist on the water during my photo shoot.

You may have noticed I haven’t been posting as often as usual. Which brings me to my big news! I am in the process of moving which has been a long and time consuming process. But, I will still remain in the New England region (western MA to be more specific)!

I have still been out there photographing things. So, I do have a lot of photos to process and post. I hope to post more frequently once the move is complete, hopefully in December!

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September 28, 2025

Roots | Raíces (Salem, MA)

By New England Nomad

Date Of Visit: September 28, 2025

Location: Peabody St, Salem, MA

Cost: Free

Parking: There is both metered parking and parking garages and lots in the area.

Summary: 17 new works of art adorn the walls on Peabody St in the “punto” area of Salem, MA

Salem, MA, is a diverse community . And the “El Punto” (“The Point”) neighborhood is proof of this diversity. Comprised largely of Latinx and other new immigrants, El Punto is the sight of many art projects by the Punto Urban Art Museum (PUAM), a program of North Shore Community Development Coalition.

The Roots/Raices mural art project is meant to reflect on the layered histories of place and people. The aim of the project is to honor both the original inhabitants and the newer generations who have made Salem home.

The project, which is presented in partnership with Salem 400+, Salem Maritime National Historic Site, and the Peabody Essex Museum, unites arts, history, and community to honor Salem’s past while envisioning its future. Selected artists received a $1,000 stipend to create 8-by-8-foot mural works that will become part of PUAM’s semi-permanent outdoor collection. Artists were asked to share their stories and to seek out and bring together their different experiences and beliefs.

These murals are usually painted every year or few years. In fact, I photographed the last group of murals there which were part of a project called A Dream Called Home. The works of art do not have titles. But, most of the artists left their Instagram or other contact info in the artwork.

From the Old Salem Depot, the old Salem train that used to run through the center of the city, to the famous lighthouse (Fort Pickering Light) and the trolley which takes its passengers past all of the historical sites in Salem, some of the works of art pay tribute to parts of Salem and its history.

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