Interesting to walk by. Marvel at the historic architecture and learn a little bit about Salem.

The oldest house in Salem on its original foundation, occupied by 10 generations of the Pickering family, including Col. Timothy Pickering who served on George Washingtons cabinet. Beautiful even to just walk by. It is open limited hours for a fee/donation.

Beautiful architecture walk by this home its worth the walk

I love The Pickering House. Well, I did not do a tour of this location. Well, not sure if they still do it, but on Halloween they open their doors to the public and my daughter and I would make sure we went there every year to get candy and I think that was very nice of them to do that. One thing I miss about Salem is Halloween when you go door to door at these beautiful homes and I am STILL impressed with some of the locations we went to. I miss the charm and history of Salem. Thank you, to The Pickering House for your generosity.

Looks great

Amazing place to visit all yr. along

The house is not open from October until May, dont go by the hours listed here.

Excellent historical tour. Our guide Jeff was more than excellent. Very informative and could tell he really enjoyed history. He made the tour come to life

I loved seeing and learning the history, of this house.

Ok boomer

Beautiful old house

This home is a First Period Colonial house located on Broad Street, Salem in the McIntire District. Built by settler John Pickering, a yeoman from England. He and his wife Elizabeth travelled to the colonies in 1637, and once it was built this house was owned and occupied by 10 successive generations of the Pickering family, making this building the oldest house in the US that has been continuously occupied by 1 family. The house has endured over 350 years of remodeling and restoration. The original structure was a two-room farmhouse on a vast plot of land that ran all the way down to the seaport on the North River, encompassing what is today Chestnut Street and the McIntire District. The left side was added circa 1671 by John Pickering II. In 1751, Deacon Timothy Pickering raised a rear lean-to up to a full two stories, which is how the house exists today. Then in 1841 the front facade was reworked in the Gothic Revival style, with the facade gables probably dating from this time. And finally in 1904 a two-story ell was added to the rear. Boston architect Gordon Robb, who also restored the Witch House in Salem, restored the interior of the Pickering House in 1948 and it was opened to the public in 1951 by the nonprofit Pickering Foundation.The Pickering House is a contributing property of the Chestnut Street Historic District, a US Historic District.

Awesome property

A well-preserved revolutionary era home.

Beautiful historic spot. friendly staff.

Beautiful historic home in the heart of Salem.