Sunday, September 14th, 1:00pm to 3pm Did you know that when Arnold was still on the Patriots’ side of the Revolution, he and his troops camped in Danvers? In September 1775, early in theĀ American Revolutionary War, ColonelĀ Benedict ArnoldĀ led a force of 1,100Ā Continental ArmyĀ troops on an expedition fromĀ CambridgeĀ in theĀ Province of Massachusetts…
Wednesday, August 20th, 7pmĀ Live 18th century music beginning at 6:30 with Darlene Wigton Did you know there was a shot fired in Danvers, MA during August of 1774? General Gageās ā87 Days at Danvers” June 2 ā August 27, 1774 A presentation by William Kossowan A discussion of what…
The Danvers Historical Society will host three events over the next two months to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Could the first shot of the war have been fired in Danvers, not at the famous battles of Lexington and Concord? Danvers Historical Society to host Revolutionary War…
The members of the Danvers Historical Society presented the Trailblazer Scholarship to Danvers High School graduate Kobi Dawe and the Anne Lemist Page Scholarship to Danvers High School graduate Skyla Lightbody The Trailblazer Scholarship acknowledges family trailblazers throughout the Townās history, no matter how recent or from which previous generation…
Wednesday, April 23rd, 7pm How, why & where the first land battle of the American Revolution could have happened at Salem’s North Bridge in February 1775 instead of in Lexington and at Concord’s North Bridge on April 19th. Less than two months before April 19th in 1775, the American Revolution’s…
There are many events to choose from throughout Essex County! Tapley Memorial Hall will host on Wednesday, April 23rd, 7pmĀ Facing Colonel Alexander Leslie We are proud to participate inĀ Mass Cultural Councilās Card to Culture program. Speaker Series typically every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm. Including a temporary exhibit of related artifacts…
Wednesday, March 19th, 7pm. Did you know that Oak Knoll in Danvers was the home of poet John Greenleaf Whittier from 1876 until his death in 1892? Many literary and political figures traveled to Oak Knoll to visit Whittier and enjoy the extensive naturalistic gardens surrounding the house. Chris Boehmer…
The adventurous career of āFerdinand the Bull,ā who has been ducking bullets and running wild in the . . . more here
It was early in 1956 when after the daily announcements I received a note that Holten High School Principal, Cornelius Dunn, wanted to see me in his office after lunch. I wondered . . . . more here
16th Annual Parade of Trees begins Fun for the whole family!
Sunday, October 20th, 2-5pm.Ā Rain or Shine. Advance tickets only. Purchase by Thursday 17th. A benefit to restore the Peabody Gazebo at Glen Magna Farms. Glen Magna Farmsā gazebo, a focal point opposite the mansionās curved veranda, was designed in 1840 and authentically reconstructed in 1989. This fundraiser will provide…
This episode has just been released. You can check it out at these various sites, or wherever you get your podcasts: Apple Podcasts Spotify Website Recorded Monday, September 30, 2024 2:45 pm in Tapley Memorial Hall Podcast begins at 3:00 pm. Roughly 30-40 minutes discussion and 30-40minutes for audience Q&A…