‘Tis the Season – History Alive, Inc. (Friday)

History Alive, Inc. presents ‘Tis the Season on Friday, November 27, 2026 at 7 PM at the Woman’s Friend Society, 12 Hawthorne Boulevard, Salem. An original piece from Salem’s History Alive theater company about the Christmas culture wars in New England’s history, performed at the Woman’s Friend Society’s Emmerton House on Tree Lighting weekend. The Friday performance follows Salem’s Tree Lighting & Santa’s Arrival earlier that evening.

What to expect

History Alive, Inc., the company behind Cry Innocent, devises an original annual piece about the Christmas culture wars in New England’s history and has long been part of Salem’s holiday traditions, from the Tree Lighting to caroling for Historic Salem’s Holiday House Tours. ‘Tis the Season is this year’s piece. Run time and program details will be posted by History Alive as they are confirmed.

Plan your visit

• When: Friday, November 27, 2026 at 7 PM
• Where: Woman’s Friend Society (Emmerton House), 12 Hawthorne Boulevard, Salem, MA 01970
• Tickets: Ticket prices and availability will be posted on History Alive’s ticketing page.

Tickets and official information

Tickets and details: historyalivesalem.simpletix.com. Learn more about the company at historyalivesalem.com and on its Holiday Happenings listing.

Details last checked: October 27, 2026 (dates, times, and venue confirmed by History Alive, Inc.).