Pickering House
Pickering House
4.5
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4.5
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Fran W
Salem, MA40 contributions
May 2015 • Couples
After six years of serious exploration of Salem's wonderful rich history, I discovered The Pickering House on a Historic Homes of Salem Tour. I was blown away by the richness of this 17th century home. It is lovingly cared for by Linda and Tim Jenkins in the most thoughtful informative way possible. Truly a "Treasure" in every way possible and so much history! I just love being "history drunk" in Salem!
Written 16 June 2015
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Tari L
Pennsylvania1,854 contributions
Oct 2019
I found this house while just walking around Salem. It just happened to be open for tours that day so I went in. Well worth the money to see this beautiful home and learn it's history.
Written 20 June 2020
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Josiah56
Boston, MA26 contributions
Aug 2016 • Business
It's worth it just to see something that ought to be an architectural disaster but instead is a gem: a first-period New England house reworked in a completely different style (Gothic Revival). The history of the Pickering family is interwoven with American history, and is well told by the personable and very well-informed guides.
Written 24 August 2016
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Josieg624
United States37 contributions
Jul 2018 • Family
Our guide told us the story of Timothy Pickering. If you have a chance go on Kenneth's walking tour.
Written 7 August 2018
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Mrmojo58
Queenstown, New Zealand127 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
History was "made" here going back to 1640! Beautiful early New England home and grounds. This is where it all started - come here first!
Written 10 November 2016
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jemizioch
Salem, MA14 contributions
Aug 2016 • Friends
livng in salem for most of my years it was my first time in it ..I was there for a metting but they gave a tour of the home if you like old homes this is one of them to see
Written 19 October 2016
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Bbrazi268
Bloomfield, IN29 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
I don’t believe you can tour this location (I’m fairly positive it is a private residence) but it was neat to look at from a distance for a minute.
Written 24 October 2022
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Joanna M
Womelsdorf, PA53 contributions
Sept 2019
We happened to walk by this and was pleasantly surprised to see such an interesting house. Worth a drive by and the cemetary is across the street.
Written 1 October 2019
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eringriffith
Montreal, Canada9 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
My husband and I got a private tour of the Pickering house during a huge snow storm on March, 13th where Linda and Tim (and Lexie) gave us a wonderful tour of the house. It was the highlight of our time spent in Salem! I hope to return to the Pickering house to celebrate my husband and my 10 year wedding anniversary in a few years time.
Written 28 March 2018
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Teresa F
Centennial, CO93 contributions
Jun 2017 • Solo
Stopped to view Pickering House. Attraction was closed for the season. Disappointed but will visit one day
Written 6 June 2017
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