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Salem The Podcast

Salem The Podcast

By: Sarah Black & Jeffrey Lilley
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Welcome to Salem, Massachusetts! Join tour guides Jeffrey Lilley and Sarah Black as they talk all things Witch City. Learn its history, meet its people, and discover the magic.© 2022 Salem The Podcast Social Sciences Travel Writing & Commentary
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  • 186. Salem History: Sarah Parker Remond
    Mar 25 2026

    The Remonds are by far one of Salem's most famous families. But it may be the youngest daughter, Sarah Parker Remond, who left the greatest impact. Following in her brother's footsteps, Sarah became an anti-slavery activist and lecturer. She toured the country, achieved international success, and earned advanced degrees, all at a time when women (specifically black women) were limited in public discourse. Join Sarah and Jeffrey, your favorite Salem tour guides, for look at the exhilarating life of this very special Salemite.

    • “Hear Us: Honoring Women’s Contributions.” Black Women’s History Task Force. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
    • “Remond Family.” Hamilton Hall. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
    • “Remond Family Papers.” Massachusetts Historical Society. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
    • “Remond Park.” Salem Public Library Wiki. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
    • “Remond, Sarah Parker.” Carrie Chapman Catt Center for Women and Politics. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
    • “Remond, Sarah Parker.” Salem Public Library Wiki. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
    • Salenius, Sirpa. An Abolitionist Abroad: Sarah Parker Remond in Cosmopolitan Europe. Amherst: University of Massachusetts Press, 2016. LINK.
    • “Sarah Parker Remond.” Wikipedia. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
    • “Sarah Remond Ejected from Boston Theater.” Mass Moments. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.
    • “University Centre Warrington Celebrates Relocation with Blue Plaque Unveiling.” FE News. Accessed March 24, 2026. LINK.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 185. Salem History: The Remond Family (part 2)
    Mar 18 2026

    While John and Nancy Remond served dignitaries and presidents at Hamilton Hall, their eldest son became an accomplished author and public speaker. Known for his voice and wit, Charles Lenox Remond was one of the first to speak out against the horrors of slavery. He traveled with William Lloyd Garrison, inspired Fredrick Douglas, recruited for the USCT, and spoke on political stages everywhere from Pennsylvania to Massachusetts. Join your favorite Salem tour guides for a peak into the life of Charles Remond.

    • Hamilton Hall. “The Remond Family.” Accessed March 8, 2026. https://www.hamiltonhall.org/remond.
    • Seger, Donna A., et al., eds. Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City. Salem, MA: Salem State University Press, 2021.

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    48 mins
  • 184. Salem History: The Remond Family (part 1)
    Mar 11 2026

    Of all the famous names that have made their imprint on Salem's history, there's perhaps none more renowned and wide-reaching than the Remonds. In fact, one could argue they are the most famous family in Salem's history. Rather than just one man, one merchant, one author, one woodcarver, the Remonds left a multigenerational legacy. Join Jeffrey and Sarah, your favorite Salem tour guides for a chat about John and Nancy, the first Remonds of Salem.

    • Hamilton Hall. “The Remond Family.” Accessed March 8, 2026. https://www.hamiltonhall.org/remond.
    • Seger, Donna A., et al., eds. Salem’s Centuries: New Perspectives on the History of an Old American City. Salem, MA: Salem State University Press, 2021.
    • Seger, Donna. “John Remond’s Struggle for Citizenship.” Streets of Salem, February 10, 2022. https://streetsofsalem.com/2022/02/10/john-remonds-struggle-for-citizenship/
    • Seger, Donna. “The Worldly Remonds of Salem.” Streets of Salem, January 19, 2015. https://streetsofsalem.com/2015/01/19/the-worldly-remonds-of-salem/

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    58 mins
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