Squalus Submarine Tragedy
Monday, November 2nd 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): Nov. 2: Squalus Submarine tragedy off Portsmouth, NH Please support the Series and…
The Blizzard of ’78
Thurs, October 22nd, Noon at the Danvers Senior Center 25 Stone St. 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,…
Scots-Irish Fairy Folklore from New England to Appalachia
Among the ethnic communities that migrated to America in the eighteenth century, the Scots Irish are perhaps the most important for understanding this country’s fairy folklore. Hailing from parts of the British Isles where ideas about fairies remained very much alive, these immigrants settled in locations as far apart as…
Reaper and the Milkmaid
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…
Dynamic Dames of Danvers
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…
The American Story in Song
Wednesday, September 16, 7pm The duo Sultana weaves history, original songs, and a slideshow for a unique and fun look at U.S. history and legends. It is a story of heroes and celebrities, immigrants and indigenous peoples, injustices and progress. Visits are paid to a legendary heroine, a sports superstar,…
Revolutionary Tea on a Gambrel Roof
Date and Time TBA A dramatization of ‘A Gambrel Roof’, a poem by Lucy Larcom. Back by popular demand! A creative theatrical presentation of a circa 1875 local poem about the historic Danvers Jeremiah Page House. Period music, and an art installation add to the illustration of the story: In…
Dynamic Dames of Danvers
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…
Coconut Grove Fire
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: Blizzard of ’78 2026: Partnering with…
Atlatl Day
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…
Yoga with Ellen
THURSDAY this week 6:30 to 7:30pm Typically Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm through August, 2026. No advance sign-up required. All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200 Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a…
Paul Revere’s Time Capsule
Thursday, August 27th, Noon at the Danvers Senior Center 25 Stone St. Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch! OR 48 hr 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,…
Summer Beer Garden – Decades of ROCK!
Tuesday, August 25th Summer Beer Garden Music Series with DECADES of ROCK! $10 per person admission and a cash bar: I.D. REQUIRED 5:00 – 8:00pm. Tickets available on EVENTBRITE , and at the gate. Free door prize raffle. Children 10 and under are free. Rain date Wednesday August 26th Glen…
Porch Swing Open Mic
Friday, 8/21 , 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…
A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Celebrating REV250
Wednesday, August 19, 6:30pm Live 18th century music beginning at 6:30 with Darlene Wigton 7pm An informative, interesting and uplifting story of one man’s passionate mission of rescuing local history from obscurity, and all the twists and turns encountered to make it all happen – for the occasion of the…
Yoga with Ellen
Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm Through August 2026. No advance sign-up required. All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200 Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street,…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Wednesday, August 12, 5pm Glen Magna Farms, 29 Ingersoll St. Danvers, MA 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. Reserve your tickets…
Yoga with Ellen
Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm Through August 2026. No advance sign-up required. All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200 Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street,…
“Act Worthy of Yourselves” with author Salina B. Baker – at the Danvers Library
Celebrating America’s 250th: “Act Worthy of Yourselves” with author Salina B. Baker on Monday, August 10th at 7pm (Zoom) https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/zoom-program-celebrating-americas-250th-act-worthy-of-yourselves-with-author-salina-b-baker/
Yoga with Ellen
Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm Through August 2026. No advance sign-up required. All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200 Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street,…
Yoga with Ellen
Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm Through August 2026. No advance sign-up required. All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200 Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street,…
Yoga with Ellen
THURSDAY this week 6:30 to 7:30pm Typically Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm through August, 2026. No advance sign-up required. All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200 Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a…
Summer Beer Garden – with Stroke of Luck!
Tuesday, July 21st Summer Beer Garden Music Series with STROKE of LUCK, classic soul, blues and rock. $10 per person admission and a cash bar: I.D. REQUIRED 5:00 – 8:00pm. Tickets available on EVENTBRITE, and at the gate. Free door prize raffle. Children 10 and under are free. Rain date…
The Black Experience of the Revolution – at the Danvers Library
The Black Experience of the Revolution on July 20th at 7pm (Zoom) https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/zoom-program-celebrating-americas-250th-the-black-experience-of-the-revolution-w-herstorian-gracia-rich-2/
Colonial Dance
Wednesday July 15th 7pm and Sunday July 19th 3pm Darlene Wigton, director of the Lexington History Museums Colonial Dancers, will give a brief talk on the history of social dance in the American Colonies. We will be treated to a demonstration of 17th and 18th century English Country Dance, followed…
Porch Swing Open Mic
Friday, 7/17 , 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…
American’s Birth in Stirring Words – at the Danvers Library
American’s Birth in Stirring Words on July 16th at 7pm (in person) https://danverslibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/america-s-birth-in-stirring-words/
Colonial Dance
Wednesday July 15th 7pm and Sunday July 19th 3pm(subject to change) Darlene Wigton, director of the Lexington History Museums Colonial Dancers, will give a brief talk on the history of social dance in the American Colonies. We will be treated to a demonstration of 17th and 18th century English Country…
Yoga with Ellen
Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm Through August 2026. No advance sign-up required. All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200 Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street,…
Rare Public Showing of Original 1776 Printed Declarations of Independence!
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…