Wednesday, August 19th, 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?
A presentation by William Kossowan
A discussion of what should be viewed as the First Campaign of the American Revolutionary War. And, contrary to popular thought, within that ‘juggernaut’ perhaps the ‘First’ shot fired in that War possibly occurring in Danvers Massachusetts on August 24, 1774.
In retaliation for ‘the destruction of the tea’ at the Boston Tea Party, General Thomas Gage – Commander In Chief of all British military forces in North America, was sent to replace the governor of Massachusetts and take charge of the situation. Upon his arrival Governor-General Gage closed the Port of Boston in retribution, moved the provincial capital to Salem, made Marblehead the official port of entry, and took up residence & made his office in Danvers. The hope was his military presence along with his geopolitical actions would nip the escalating rage of provincial revolution in the bud – It did not. Some described Governor-General Gage’s 87 days on the North Shore as a geopolitical campaign, inferring that it was more of a summer vacation – it was not.
In-depth presentation about locals firing at the Hooper-Collins house that once stood on Sylvan Street, now the oldest house in Washington DC. We will also review the recent restoration project of the WPA mural depicting the Hooper Incident, now hanging in Danvers Town Hall
We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program.
Speaker Series typically every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm.
Including a temporary exhibit of related artifacts from the Society’s collections.
Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers MA.
Danvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail to dhs@danvershistory.org Donations appreciated.