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August 2025

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First Shot of the American Revolution?

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Wednesday, August 20th, 7pm  Live 18th century music beginning at 6:30 with Darlene Wigton Did you know there was a shot fired in Danvers, MA during August of 1774? General Gage’s “87 Days at Danvers” June 2 – August 27, 1774 A presentation by William Kossowan A discussion of what…

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REV250 in Danvers

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The Danvers Historical Society will host three events over the next two months to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Could the first shot of the war have been fired in Danvers, not at the famous battles of Lexington and Concord? Danvers Historical Society to host Revolutionary War…

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