Rescheduled in 2027 – The Blizzard of ’78

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To Be Rescheduled in 2027 Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch!  OR 48 hour advance sign-up for congregate lunch. Call 978-762-0208 Menu found in the monthly Oniontown Seniors Newsletter here. A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, volunteer and member of DHS. 2025 Film…

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Yoga with Ellen

Yoga with Ellen

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Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Gentle yoga for beginners and experienced yogis, focusing on supportive modifications and finding stability within your reach. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200   Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com https://www.ellensyogaclasses.com/ Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers  dhs@danvershistory.org Wheelchair parking at back…

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REV100 Commemorative Plate

NEW Exhibits in our museum Tapley Memorial Hall

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Arrive early to one of our many events at Tapley Hall and explore artifacts from our collections! Newly installed exhibits at Tapley Memorial Hall. We are excited to share new exhibits celebrating Rev 250. American Revolution Era Tableware : Reflecting wealth, social status, and political leanings. Pottery and tableware in the American…

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Musicians on a porch

Porch Swing Open Mic

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Friday, 10/16 , 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 is…

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Yoga with Ellen

cancelled 10/13 Yoga with Ellen

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Tuesdays  6:30 to 7:30 pm All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Gentle yoga for beginners and experienced yogis, focusing on supportive modifications and finding stability within your reach. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200   Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com https://www.ellensyogaclasses.com/ Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers  dhs@danvershistory.org Wheelchair parking at back…

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Last Day : Sparking Curiosity!

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Mon, Wed, Fridays 9am to 1pm until Wednesday Sept. 23rd The Danvers Historical Society has gathered some of our curious objects that, we feel, do NOT specifically represent the Danvers/Salem Village history and culture. Regardless, each object has stories to tell. Help us uncover them. Our membership is exploring these…

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Gambrel Roof actors

Revolutionary Tea on a Gambrel Roof

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Sunday, September 20th, 3pm A free event as part of Trails & Sails. Reservations stringly reccomended for this event! Arrive early to enjoy our exhibits. Doors open at 2:30pm. A dramatization of ‘A Gambrel Roof’, a poem by Lucy Larcom. Back by popular demand! A creative theatrical presentation of a…

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Dynamic Dames of Damvers

Dynamic Dames of Danvers

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Tuesday and Thursday Sept. 15th & 17th,  10am to 11:30am. Discover five women of Danvers who accomplished amazing things in their lives. A poet/abolitionist, an author/historian, an educator/ suffragist, a political delegate/actress and an entrepreneur businesswoman. 1-1/2 mile walking tour to explore the lives of these 5 dynamic women in…

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Midsummer Night's Dream

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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The Danvers Historical Society is proud to host Theatre In The Open’s production of Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream. This is a unique experience in Mary’s Garden on the Danvers Historical Society’s property, Glen Magna Farms. Enjoy the mature arboretum and award winning historic garden rooms. The lunatic, the lover, and…

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