My grandfather’s obituary cited him as “local grocer”. He was certainly that but he was so much more. He had a farm, a real working farm and I spent a lot of time there. I have some wonderful memories of it…
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As you already know, we are actively in the process of restoring The Samuel McIntire Tea House, our 223-year-old Registered National Historic Landmark. The Society applied for and received $50,000.00 matching grant from the Massachusetts Historical Commission. As of today, the Society has collected $30,000. Thank you to all who…
Preserving Past Memories and Creating Future Memories, by Thomas M. Page I want to thank every one of you for allowing us to share this beautiful evening together at Glen Magna Farms amongst the grandeur of the McIntire Tea House and the floral displays of the Chamberlain Garden. This is…
As parents and grandparents you expressed your responsibility to teach positive family values; how growing up in your home, life revolved around family. No person will ever penetrate the bond we carry in their hearts for our children and grandchildren. President’s Letter, April 2016
In my previous newsletter I made this statement: ‘America’s social indifference to its historical heritage is disturbing.’ Your letters and email responses provided a hint of hope; many wanting to know how they could help ‘stem the tide’ for this impending ‘social indifference’ towards our historical heritage. One letter, hand-written…
Happy New Year to You All! As Vice President of the Danvers Historical Society I have recently assumed the responsibilities of President of the Society due to the recent illness and resignation of the former President Mr. Wayne Eisenhauer. The good news is that Wayne is on the mend and…
The Danvers Historical Society migrated their Verses newsletter from a costly printed version to and economical electronic version in 2014. Please call the office to have previous issues emailed to you: 978-777-1666.Verses – vol. 14, no3
DHS_Newsletter_Feb2013 Vol13 No1 A National Landmark – Now, almost 225 years old, the Tea House is showing its age. Repairing and restoring this National Treasure (one of only 2400 National Historic Landmarks including, for example, the White House, the Capitol and Jefferson’s Monticello) is a top priority for the Society….