Dr. John Hays Hammond, Jr

Monday, Oct 20th Noon  NOTE: this is the 3rd Monday Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch! A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, volunteer and member of DHS. 2025 Film Topics(subject to change): Oct 20 Dr. John Hays Hammond, Jr, (Hammond Castle Builder) Please…

Come Grow the Greenhouse!

Sunday, October 19th, 2-5pm.  Rain or Shine. Advance tickets only. Purchase by Thursday 16th. A benefit to restore the Lord & Burnham Greenhouse at Glen Magna Farms. The Society will be restoring the 1930’s Lord and Burnham greenhouse to include classroom/meeting space, hands-on work space and a retail space to…

Porch Swing Open Mic

Friday,  10/17, 12/19 , 11:30am Friday Music in the Square presents The Porch Swing Live acoustic open mic on the Page House Porch. Bring your lunch and enjoy your friends making music. Bring your lunch. Rain or shine. We’ll move next door, into air conditioned Tapley Memorial Hall, if it…

Atlatl Day

Saturday, Sept. 27th  9am – 3pm at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead, 149 Pine Street, Danvers RAIN date is Sunday Sept.28th 9am – 3pm Try your hand at ancient hunting practices! The technique of using an atlatl or spear throwing stick is an ancient global technology. Join the Eugene Winter Chapter…

Trolleys & Rails of Essex County

Monday, Sept 22nd Noon Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch! A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, volunteer and member of DHS. 2025 Film Topics(subject to change): Sept 22 Trolleys and Rails in Essex County Oct 20 Dr. John Hays Hammond, Jr, (Hammond Castle Builder)…

Trolleys and Rails in Essex County

Monday, Sept 22nd Noon  NOTE: this is the 4th Monday Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch! A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, volunteer and member of DHS. 2025 Film Topics(subject to change): Sept 22 Trolleys and Rails in Essex County Oct 20 Dr….

Reaper and the Milkmaid

Saturday, September 2oth, 9am-11:30am. Glen Magna Farms, 29 Ingersoll Street, Danvers 4 persons inside the Derby Summer House at any one time. Arrive early to stroll the historic gardens. A casual gathering of experts sharing their knowledge of the history and restoration of the iconic statues on the National Historic…

Porch Swing Open Mic

Friday,  9/19, 10/17, 12/19 , 11:30am Friday Music in the Square presents The Porch Swing Live acoustic open mic on the Page House Porch. Bring your lunch and enjoy your friends making music. Bring your lunch. Rain or shine. We’ll move next door, into air conditioned Tapley Memorial Hall, if…

Trolleys & Rails of Essex County

Monday Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch! A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, volunteer and member of DHS. 2025 Film Topics: Sept 16, Women during the Revolutionary War: Women in full period dress relate their field activities supporting soldiers fighting in battle and…

Tapley Memorial Hall Open House

10am to noon, Monday 15th. Tapley Memorial Hall open house. Our museum gallery cases are ready for viewing. Artifacts from RevWar era will be on display for a limited time. 13 Page St. Danvers MA, 01923 We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.

Benedict Arnold in Danvers

Sunday, September 14th, afternoon Time TBA Did you know that when Benedict Arnold was still on the Patriots’ side of the Revolution, he and his troops camped in Danvers? One of the most strategic and daring exploits of the patriot cause during the revolution. Part of the troops encamped in…

Yoga with Ellen

Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm September 9th through November 11, 2025 All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200   Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers

First Shot of the American Revolution?

Wednesday, August 20th, 7pm 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 should be viewed as the First Campaign of the American…

Summer Beer Garden – Decades of ROCK!

Tuesday, August 19th Summer Beer Garden Music Series with DECADES of ROCK! $10 per person admission and a cash bar: I.D. REQUIRED 5:00 – 8:00pm. Tickets available on  EVENTBRITE soon, and at the gate. Children 10 and under are free. Rain date Wednesday August 20th Glen Magna Farms, 29 Ingersoll…

Porch Swing Open Mic

Friday,  8/15, 9/19, 10/17, 12/19 , 11:30am Friday Music in the Square presents The Porch Swing Live acoustic open mic on the Page House Porch. Bring your lunch and enjoy your friends making music. Bring your lunch. Rain or shine. We’ll move next door, into air conditioned Tapley Memorial Hall,…

Yoga with Ellen

Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm January 14 through August 12, 2025, beginning again Sept 9th All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200   Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall,…

Local Maritime History

Monday, August 11th Noon Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch! A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, volunteer and member of DHS. 2025 Film Topics(subject to change): Aug 11 Local Maritime History (Shipping and Customs House) Sept 22 Trolleys and Rails in Essex County…

Yoga with Ellen

Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm January 14 through July, 2025 All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200   Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers

Yoga with Ellen

Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm January 14 through July, 2025 All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200   Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers

Yoga with Ellen

NOTE: this week will be on Thursday evening, 6:30 to 7:30pm Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm January 14 through August 12, 2025. Beginning again Sept.9th All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200   Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical…

Summer Beer Garden – with Stroke of Luck!

Tuesday, July 22nd Summer Beer Garden Music Series with STROKE of LUCK, classic soul, blues and rock. Sponsored by Winchester Savings Bank, Danvers $10 per person admission and a cash bar: I.D. REQUIRED 5:00 – 8:00pm. Tickets available on  EVENTBRITE, and at the gate. Children 10 and under are free….

Porch Swing Open Mic

Friday,  7/18, 8/15, 9/19, 10/17, 12/19 , 11:30am Friday Music in the Square presents The Porch Swing Live acoustic open mic on the Page House Porch. Bring your lunch and enjoy your friends making music. Bring your lunch. Rain or shine. We’ll move next door, into air conditioned Tapley Memorial…

Yoga with Ellen

Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm January 14 through July, 2025 All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200   Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers

UFOs in Massachusetts

Monday, July 14th Noon Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch! A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, volunteer and member of DHS. 2025 Film Topics(subject to change): Jul 14 UFOs in Massachusetts Aug 11 Local Maritime History (Shipping and Customs House) Sept 22 Trolleys…

Yoga with Ellen

Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm January 14 through July, 2025 All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200   Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers