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Yoga with Ellen

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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

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Painting of Benedict Arnold

Benedict Arnold in Danvers

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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…

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Tapley Memorial Hall Open House

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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.

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Trolleys & Rails of Essex County

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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…

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Porch Swing Open Mic

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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…

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Skylight Studio Craftsmen with Reaper

Reaper and the Milkmaid

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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…

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Trolleys and Rails in Essex County

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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….

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Trolleys & Rails of Essex County

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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)…

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Atlatl Day

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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…

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Porch Swing Open Mic

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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…

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Lord & Burnham Greenhouse

Come Grow the Greenhouse!

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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…

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Dr. John Hays Hammond, Jr

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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…

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