1776: Why Independence?
Join Dr. Robert Allison as he discusses the challenges, opportunities, and the role of Essex County as America declared independence in 1776. Why did the American colonies declare Independence in...
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Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United States
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Shipwrecks of Salem Sound with Captain Ray Bates Jr.
10 Blaney Street 10 Blaney Street, Salem, MA, United StatesCome aboard Naumkeag with lifelong historian, author, and local diver, Captain Ray Bates, Jr., for a harbor tour to visit the sites and hear the stories of the many shipwrecks of Salem...
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The Plight of Loyalists on the Eve of Independence
Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United StatesThis lecture, presented by historian Alexander Cain, examines the often-overlooked experiences of American Loyalists from New England, including those from Essex County, during the Revolutionary War. It examines how unwavering...
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Hannah in Context: What really happened, and why did it matter?
Salem Armory Visitor Center 2 New Liberty Street, Salem, MA, United StatesJoin Captain Michael Rutstein as he covers the events leading up to the famous battle between the armed American schooner Hannah and HMS Nautilus in October 1775. He will walk...
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Great Misery Island Birding and Nature Tour with Chris Leahy
Misery Island Salem, MA, United StatesJoin naturalist Chris Leahy for an in-depth exploration of the nature and birds of Great Misery Island. Explore the birds and environments of Great Misery Island. With 83 acres of...
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Misery Island Mushroom Walk
Misery Island Salem, MA, United StatesJoin 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...
