Essex Heritage Photo Contest Reception

Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

Come celebrate the talented winner's of the 2024 Essex Heritage Photo Contest during a special reception on Wednesday, February 12th at 5:30pm at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center in Salem. Light refreshments will be available and the winning photos will be on display. There will be a brief awards ceremony beginning at 6:00pm. This...

Hands-on History with Historic Beverly

Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

Join us to learn about the often overlooked parts of local Black history and culture in the 18th century through objects, games, and dance! Join Essex Heritage and Krystina Yeager of Historic Beverly at the Salem Visitor Center to hear the stories of local Black residents in Essex County based on new research that’s been...

Free

Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit Opening Reception & Lecture

Salem Regional Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States

This National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26, 1775, who were the major players in the event, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years. This free exhibit will be on display from February...

For the Defense and Safety of the Province: Essex County Prepares for War

Meredith Farm 41 Cross Street, Topsfield, MA, United States

Join us for a lecture by Historian Alex Cain, followed by drilling demonstrations performed by reenactors from Danvers & Lexington. REGISTER HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/for-the-defense-and-safety-of-the-province-essex-county-prepares-for-war-tickets-1089930695049?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios In October 1774, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress ordered the towns across the colony to prepare for war with England. In response, Essex County entered a wartime phase that included creating minute-man companies,...

Heritage Friend Event with Custom House Maritime Museum

Custom House Maritime Museum 25 Water Street, Newburyport, MA, United States

Join us at the Custom House Maritime Museum to learn about Newburyport's rich and dynamic maritime history. Join us for our next Heritage Friend Event at the Custom House Maritime Museum and learn about the rich history of Newburyport by exploring its expansive collection of maritime artifacts displayed in multiple galleries. This impressive building which...

Free - $5.00
Skip to content