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…
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,…
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
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
Gallows Hill
Monday, July 6th 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): Jul. 6: Gallows Hill August 27: Paul Revere’s Time Capsule 2026: Partnering with…
Public Reading Of the Declaration of Independence
Saturday, July 4, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Rotary Pavilion, Peabody Institute Library, 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers All Are Welcome! This year’s reading is our 15th and it takes on heightened significance in light of the 250th Anniversary of its signing. If you wish to participate in the reading, please arrive…
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…
Earnest Shackleton’s Antarctic Voyage
Thursday, June 25th, 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 Music Series Begins
Tuesday, June 23rd Kick off the 2026 Summer Beer Garden Music Series with an Open Mic Night MC’d by Ron Sarro, ronsarro59@gmail.com, president of Lynnfield Historical Society. Join the fun and bring your talents to the veranda at historic Glen Magna Farms. Reach out to Ron to be on the…
Porch Swing Open Mic
Friday, 6/19 , 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…
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,…
History Week Open House
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 and…
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,…
6/23 Summer Beer Garden Music Series
SAVE THE DATES: Tuesdays June 23rd, July 21st, and August 25th. rain dates are the following Wednesday LIVE MUSIC at Glen Magna Farms! Sponsored, in part, by Danvers Local Cultural Council Note: Anyone under 21 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED by an adult. There will be games and outdoor entertainment. Wristbands will be…
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,…