During the senior year in high school, a buddy named Edward Fallis, had an automobile that was in need of a new tire. Since this was wartime, tires were not easy to find, so Ed had to become inventive. #6 – The New Tire copy
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My life-long adventures in learning began at the tender age of three when my mother enrolled me in Mrs. Perkins’ Kindergarten on Oak Street in a lovely large Victorian. #3 – Kindergarten Morano copy
Recently the Towns of Danvers and Middleton lost one of its very special educators and a wonderful woman at the noteworthy age of 102. Mrs. Ethel Lee was a very special lady and an extremely gifted teacher who influenced many hundreds, if not thousands of children in Danvers and Middleton…
“As a result of reforms due to the civil rights movement, minstrel shows have become a thing of the past. ” #2 – Minstrel Shows Morano copy
In the 30’s, long before I was born, my grandfather, William Earl Clay, would milk the cows, hitch the horses to the wagon, and deliver fresh milk to his Danversport neighbors. That must have been a fairly common sight back then. #4 – Rural Danvers
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Danvers celebrates Patriot’s Day with health crisis in mind. Read full story here TheSalemNews_20200429_06_0
Commemorating PATRIOT’S DAY, April 19, 1775 The Danvers Alarm List mustered at 9am on the Training Field Monday, April 20, 2020. A procession of automobiles from Operation Troop Support and the Historical Society traveled through Danvers neighborhoods to honor our Revolutionary War Heroes at several cemeteries, where the Alarm…
Facebook LIVE event Artifacts come to life through the eyes of volunteer researchers from Salem State University with audience participation in a moderated discussion. Participants will be able to carefully handle and closely view several objects from the Society’s collections. Discover Danvers Roundtable is a collaboration of expert and novice…
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“Be passionate about what you love,” she emphasized. “You won’t get rich, but there are other rewards.” Danvers woman’s love of historical objects drives her career By Community Advocate Staff -March 30, 2020 By Brett Peruzzi, Contributing Writer Danvers – Joan Whitlow’s interest in people and their cultures inspired her…
Due to the Governor of the Commonwealth’s instruction, our staff and trustees have decided that our offices and gift shop will be closed until further notice. All March events are postponed. Visit our website for updates. We want to protect our staff, trustees, members, volunteers, and visitors. We feel the…