I wonder what the founders of the Danvers Historical Society in 1889 would think if they could see into the future at the many incredible accomplishments their brainchild has accomplished and the many obstacles we have confronted and overcome to fulfill their vision of preserving the History of Danvers for…
Land exchange at Glen Magna underway after 40-year delay By Caroline Enos | Staff Writer , September 21, 2023 DANVERS — Two parcels of land at Glen Magna Farms and Endicott Park are finally switching ownership between the town and the Danvers Historical Society — 40 years after the effort…
Wednesday, August 4, 2023 The Danvers Historical Society Board of Trustees passed the ban unanimously: “That the Danvers Historical Society ban the use of single-use plastics and Styrofoam at Historical Society properties, with the understanding of reaching this goal in two years.” The Trustees recognize the long-term environmental damage these…
The Anne L. Page Scholarship was awarded during Awards Night at Danvers High School. This scholarship is funded by the Danvers Historical Society members, and administered annually by the Danvers High School. Trustees Karen Wagner and Ted Speliotis presented two scholarships during the event for senior graduates. This scholarship honors…
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Tuesday, January 17, 7pm. The Gene Winter Chapter of the Massachusetts Archaeological Society welcomes archaeologist Katharine Reinhart. Ms. Reinhart will present new research into the formation of the “Yankee” identity gained by studying plant consumption practices at the 1638 Waterman House site in Marshfield, MA. More here: Jan MAS flyer….
We have just completed a year of significant progress on MANY fronts. After a couple of years of Covid shutdowns obliterating our income stream as all weddings had to be cancelled, leaving our intrepid and dedicated Treasurer, Bob Young, recalculating weekly when we would run out of funds. Due to…
Renovations help historic shoe shop step into new era By Caroline Enos | Staff Writer , Dec. 7, 2022 DANVERS — Built in the 1880s or 1890s, the shed was purchased by Adra Day and her husband, Arthur, in 1905. It became the first shoe shop and factory for Mrs….
Wednesday, November 30th through Sunday, December 4th The Danvers Historical Society invites you to usher in the holiday season at Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers. Video of the 2022 14th Annual Parade of Trees here. Start the holidays with this festive event, run by the Danvers Historical Society,…
Each year, The Danvers Historical Society illustrates a local story with a blown glass ornament. The Newburyport Turnpike was constructed by a private company, costing $500,000, opened February 11, 1805 and was used by stagecoaches and mail carriers. Toll collection ceased in 1847 as parallel railroads attracted more use. Sections…