REV100 Commemorative Plate

NEW Exhibits in our museum Tapley Memorial Hall

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

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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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Derby Summer House

Reaper and the Milkmaid

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Saturday, September 19th, 9am-11:30am. Rain date 9/20 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…

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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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MoTern Media performs

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Friday, June 12th 7:30pm at Tapley Memorial Hall Danvers resident, Matt Farley, performs a selection of audience favorites and few of his new favorites. Matt’s prolific songwriting has earned him attention from The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The New York Times, and NPR. Click here to listen to my…

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Cartoon of Carrot, Onion, Pear

History Week Open House

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Wednesday, June 10th 6:30pm to 7:30pm Visit Tapley Memorial Hall to hear about how the Society partners with Danvers Public Schools, Northeast Arc, EssexTech, and O’Grady School in Beverly. Students, Volunteers, Trustees and Staff will be sharing their experiences in our 41st year of 3rd Grade History Week Program, funded…

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People cleaning Anne Page Marker

National Historic Marker Day

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Friday, April 24, 11am to 1pm Danvers Historical Society members gather at the Jeremiah Page House for the sixth annual National Historic Marker Day on Friday, April 24th. This project takes place between 11a.m. and 1pm at the Jeremiah Page House, cleaning Anne L. Page’s suffrage marker and continued to…

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