Monday, September 14th Noon at Tapley Memorial Hall. 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. 2026 Film Topics(subject to change): Sept 14: Coconut Grove Fire Oct. 22: Cancelled Nov. 2: Squalus Submarine tragedy…
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…
Saturday, Sept. 12th 9am – 3pm at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead, 149 Pine Street, Danvers RAIN date is Sunday Sept. 13th 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…
Informational Session 10am Thursday, Sept. 10. Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street The Parade event opens Wednesday December 2nd through December 6th, 2026 To participate this year please contact us: paradeoftrees@danvershistory.org Visit in person at Tapley Memorial Hall 2nd-6th, to purchase raffle tickets for your chance to win a beautiful…
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…
Monday, July 6, 2026, 4:30 to 8:30pm Danvers Archival Center, Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers The Danvers Archival Center & Peabody Institute Library of Danvers announce a very special, limited viewing of two 1776 printed Broadsides of our National Birth Certificate: THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE One of these…
A Tuneful Tradition by Terry Date with Photos by David Sokol North of Boston Magazine Summer 2026 Sway on by and read the article HERE
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…
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…
After roll call established a quorum being present, the Danvers Alarm List Company opened the Danvers’ 274th Annual Town Meeting as a joint color guard, sharing that honor with a local Scout Troop, presenting the Grand Union Flag and the Stars and Stripes, respectively, and leading the Assembled Town Meeting…
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…
Sunday, April 19th, 1pm at the Holten House, 171 Holten St. Danvers The event is free, but seating is limited, RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. Details HERE Join the Gen. Israel Putnam Chapter, DAR at the Holten House, to hear author Robert Hubbard discuss his biography of Major General Israel Putnam. A colorful…