Events


History, Harmony, Hot Dogs and Hits

Monday, June 24, 2013
5:00 PM until 8:00 PM
Join is for a picturesque summer evening on the historic grounds of Glen Magna Farms. Our Annual History, Harmony, Hotdogs and Hits!! event during the Danvers Family Festival will once again feature the rocking British sounds of the Britannica Band!! And back this year is VINTAGE BASEBALL as the old time Essex team takes on Danvers High School using 1860's rules!!!  This is not to be missed!!

The Crafts and a Movie Family Festival Event will also be held this evening. Crafts at 7 PM and the movie starts at dusk.  Free admission to all.  Hotdogs, our famous root beer floats, popcorn, drinks and ice cream will be available for sale.  Bring a lawn chair or blanket. No coolers or pets please! Contact Cathy Gareri at 978.777.1666 or E-mail to cgareri@danvershistory.org.

Location: Glen Magna Farms


Danvers Third Graders Foresee the Future

Wednesday, June 26, 2013
3:00 PM until 6:00 PM
Bring your families to this exhibit co-created by the 3rd Graders of Danvers. Make comparisons between the students' everyday objects and objects of yesteryear. The exhibit includes many new artifacts donated by our current membership. You will be entertained by the comparisons the children have made.

Location: Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street


Onion Town Variety

Friday, July 12, 2013
7:00 PM until 9:00 PM
Where do your talents lie?  Do you vocalize like Kate Smith? or Caruso?  Dance like Astaire and Rogers? Are you an aficionado of the accordion? A former Mouseketeer?  We're bringing back the old time variety show and invite you to join in!!  

Danvers Historical Society will be presenting a new, live program "Oniontown Variety Show" Friday July 12, 2013 beginning at 7:00 P.M.  The show will feature local volunteer talent on stage in the newly refurbished Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page St. Danvers.  Everyone is welcome for this fun event.  Light refreshments will be available.

Dan Tremblay, Volunteer member of the Society, will be the MC.  Anyone wishing to perform is asked to contact Dan at dh.tremblay@live.com  no later than April 30.

Admission at the door will be $5 for non-performers. Bring the whole family to watch you perform!   Proceeds to benefit the ongoing preservation mission of the Society. Reservations appreciated to help with hall set up.  Parking on Page St. or in the Community Lot at the corner of Page and Elm Streets. RSVP to 978.777.1666 or E-mail to cgareri@danvershistory.org .

Location: Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street


Society Open Golf Tournament

Monday, September 16, 2013
8:30AM until 3:00 PM
8:30 AM Shot Gun Start at Black Swan Country Club, Georgetown. Scramble format, $125 includes golf, cart, contests, lunch and lots of fun and laughs.  All abilities welcome.  Proceeds benefit the restoration of the National Historic Landmark Derby Summerhouse at Glen Magna Farms, Danvers. Dust off the clubs and get ready for a fun day on the links.

Please download the Golf Registration form by clicking here. Complete the form providing us with the information requested. Email, mail, or bring the completed application to the Danvers Historical Society as specified on the application.

Check back often for updates, more info. to follow or call the Society office at 978.777.1666

Location: Black Swan C.C. Georgetown


Christmas at Tapley Memorial Hall

Sunday December 15, 2013
3:00 PM until 4:00 PM
Members Celebrate the Season at our Annual Members’ Christmas Party!  Our Artists-In-Residence, The Essex Harmony, will perform songs of the season.  All are invited.  Bring along a friend to join the Society.  Light refreshments following the concert.  Parking on Page St. or in the Community Lot at the corner of Page and Elm Streets.  Reservations a must to help with hall set up.  RSVP to 978.777.1666 or E-mail to cgareri@danvershistory.org .Merry Christmas!

Location: Tapley Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers




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