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'Tis The Season: Charlotte's Christmas (2026)

Ticket Price $0.00-$43.14 Secure Admission
Description

Join the lively 19th century singing school students of Salem and some surprise guests for a packed evening as they explore the history of Christmas traditions. After the arrival of abolitionist Charlotte Forten, the anti-slavery practices forming around Christmas in New England change the students' perspective on the holiday. What unfolds is an entertaining exploration of tradition, freedom, and community. 

This show is audience participatory, if so desired, and we'll invite you to sing, keep rhythm, and enjoy complimentary punch and cookies with the "students"

AND Before the show, participate in some free add ons to your ticket!:

1) A few hours before your show, join Charlotte Forten for a Christmas walking tour of Salem and experience the historical city through the eyes of a young, free, African American woman. Learn about 19th century Christmas traditions, and how abolitionists used the holiday to keep fighting for anti-slavery causes.

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2) The opening of the (indoor) show at the Women's Friend Society will transition from an outdoor singing procession from Salem's (newly lit) Christmas tree at Lappin Park, down Essex Street, and onto Hawthorne Blvd, where the procession will enter into the Women's Friend Society. Audience members are encouraged to join that procession if desired. (This procession will start at approximately .5 hour before show time.) Or you may go directly to the performance space for seating.

Children are welcome to all parts of this experience, but we ask that anyone who brings children promises to remove them from the audience if they become disruptive. Parental discretion is further advised around the discussion of American enslavement. Though the show is not graphic in its discussion, we want you to know that that's part of the content.

Please feel free to contact boxoffice@historyalivesalem.com with any questions.

Wishing you a season of joy and peace, 

The cast of 'Tis the Season; Charlottes Christmas and the production team at History Alive, Inc. 

www.historyalivesalem.com

Date & Time

Choose from 2 available dates & times

NOV 27
Fri, Nov 27, 2026
7:00 PM – 8:15 PM
NOV 28
Sat, Nov 28, 2026
4:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Venue Details

Women's Friend Society

12 Hawthorne Blvd, 12 Hawthorne Boulevard
Salem, Massachusetts 01970 Women's Friend Society
History Alive, Inc.
History Alive, Inc. is an immersive historically-themed theater company from Salem, Massachusetts. We are committed to the production of new plays and theatrical scenarios based on true stories from the past. Emphasis is given to interactive theatre so that actors and audience together, through a playful and dynamic way of engaging with history, might broaden their understanding of the present and gain a fresh sense of purpose within their own era. The company also seeks to invigorate the local economy by designing activities which connect the community and its visitors to a distinct, local history. Come play your part with us!