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  • Heritage Friend Event with The House of the Seven Gables (FULL)

    The House of the Seven Gables 115 Derby Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join us for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the 17th century Hooper-Hathaway House co-hosted by The House of the Seven Gables, where you’ll hear stories not shared on a typical...

  • The Sole Man: The Story of Jan Matzeliger

    Beverly Public Library 32 Essex St, Beverly, MA, United States

    Have you ever wondered how shoes are made? Join Essex Heritage and the Beverly Public Library for a fun, hands-on children's program celebrating the incredible life and legacy of Jan...

  • Spring Annual Meeting

    Topsfield Town Hall 8 West Common Street, Topsfield, MA, United States

    Join us for a morning of networking and regional engagement! The meeting will be held at Topsfield Town Hall (8 West Common Street, Topsfield) on Thursday, April 16 from 9:00...

  • A Sailor’s Life: Food & Medicine

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

    Step into the world of 18th-century sailors and discover how crews survived long voyages at sea. In this hands-on program, kids will learn what sailors ate, how they kept food...

  • Elephants and Sweet Treats: A Storytime of Salem Firsts!

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

    Did you know that Salem had the first elephant to ever set foot in America? It's true! Join us and the Salem Public Library at the Salem Armory Visitor Center...

  • General John Glover: Unsung Hero of the Revolution

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

    Join us for a memorable evening of music, history, and conversation as we commemorate the life, military service, and lasting legacy of one of the American Revolution’s most celebrated —...

  • Heritage Friend Event with North Andover Historical Society

    North Andover Historical Society 800 Massachusetts Ave, North Andover, MA, United States

    Join Essex Heritage for an evening exploring the rich history of this “good inland town” of Essex County. Our next Heritage Friend Event will take place at the headquarters of...

  • Wild Edibles at Bakers Island with Russ Cohen

    Bakers Island Light Station Bakers Island, Salem, MA, United States

    Join naturalist and wild foods enthusiast Russ Cohen on a special edible excursion at Bakers Island Light. Explore Wild Edibles at Bakers Island Light Station Come join naturalist and wild...

  • Treasure Islands of Salem Sound with Chris Leahy

    10 Blaney Street 10 Blaney Street, Salem, MA, United States

    Join local naturalist and birding expert, Chris Leahy, on his special birding-focused harbor tour which - will delight nature lovers. Naturalist Chris Leahy will be leading this nautical exploration of...

  • Misery Island Mushroom Walk

    Misery Island Mushroom Walk
    Misery Island Salem, MA, United States

    Join mycologist Jana Harris from Essex Forays for a guided mushroom walk at Great Misery Island. For all those interested in discovering fungi growing on the Misery Island of the...