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General Gage is in the House!
August 11 @ 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
FREE
Summer 1774. The Port of Boston has been closed. The countryside is rising up, there is talk of raising minute companies alongside the regular militia, and British soldiers are appearing in Danvers.
General Thomas Gage, newly appointed Royal Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony arrives in New England to keep watch over the restless colonists. Come meet the General to hear his side of the story and see our new exhibit of artifacts from the 18th century. Afterward, we’ll walk next door to see the General’s office recreated in our Jeremiah Page House where he spent part of each day 250 years ago.
Colonel Paul O’Shaughnessy currently serves as the Quartermaster for His Majesty’s Tenth Regiment of Foot. Col. O’Shaughnessy joined the Tenth in 1972 with Regimental number 35. He has served in many roles in the Regiment, including Commanding Officer from 1997 through 2014. The Tenth Foot is based in Lexington, MA. See their website HERE
The Danvers Historical Society invites you to follow along with us as we explore the people and events leading up to the War of Independence.
Explore artifacts and stories from 1774 and the era of the American revolution.
Free Admission. Donations appreciated. Bring your lunch!
