October 10 marks the 250th anniversary of the battle between George Washington's hired vessel HANNAH and HMS NAUTILUS. This October 9 and 10, Capt. Mike Rutstein will sail FAME into the waters where the battle was fought and talk us through every step of the historic encounter. He'll also cover the aftermath of the battle,...
October 10 marks the 250th anniversary of the battle between George Washington's hired vessel HANNAH and HMS NAUTILUS. This October 9 and 10, Capt. Mike Rutstein will sail FAME into the waters where the battle was fought and talk us through every step of the historic encounter. He'll also cover the aftermath of the battle,...
“The Revolution Continues” Town Historian Gordon Harris will be the Master of Ceremonies for four vignettes: 2:00 – 2:30 pm: Encore presentation of “Within These Walls” on the Heard House, Ipswich Museum grounds. For 200 years, a Georgian-style, timber-framed house stood at the corner of Elm and County Streets in Ipswich. Today, the house is...
Experience History on the Big Screen! In partnership with The Cabot, Historic Beverly is proud to present a special FREE community screening of Ken Burns’ highly anticipated 12-hour, 6-part documentary series The American Revolution; shown in tandem with its national PBS premiere. For six consecutive nights, November 16–21, audiences can experience this landmark series free of charge. See the details...
Experience History on the Big Screen! In partnership with The Cabot, Historic Beverly is proud to present a special FREE community screening of Ken Burns’ highly anticipated 12-hour, 6-part documentary series The American Revolution; shown in tandem with its national PBS premiere. For six consecutive nights, November 16–21, audiences can experience this landmark series free of charge. See the details...
Experience History on the Big Screen! In partnership with The Cabot, Historic Beverly is proud to present a special FREE community screening of Ken Burns’ highly anticipated 12-hour, 6-part documentary series The American Revolution; shown in tandem with its national PBS premiere. For six consecutive nights, November 16–21, audiences can experience this landmark series free of charge. See the details...
In the summer of 1774, British soldiers encamped in Danvers. Who were these red-coated soldiers? This talk will discuss the lives of British soldiers in America on the eve of the American Revolution, giving insights into their background and careers, with particular focus on some of the individuals who may have served in Danvers. Image:...
Experience History on the Big Screen! In partnership with The Cabot, Historic Beverly is proud to present a special FREE community screening of Ken Burns’ highly anticipated 12-hour, 6-part documentary series The American Revolution; shown in tandem with its national PBS premiere. For six consecutive nights, November 16–21, audiences can experience this landmark series free of charge. See the details...
Experience History on the Big Screen! In partnership with The Cabot, Historic Beverly is proud to present a special FREE community screening of Ken Burns’ highly anticipated 12-hour, 6-part documentary series The American Revolution; shown in tandem with its national PBS premiere. For six consecutive nights, November 16–21, audiences can experience this landmark series free of charge. See the details...
Experience History on the Big Screen! In partnership with The Cabot, Historic Beverly is proud to present a special FREE community screening of Ken Burns’ highly anticipated 12-hour, 6-part documentary series The American Revolution; shown in tandem with its national PBS premiere. For six consecutive nights, November 16–21, audiences can experience this landmark series free of charge. See the details...
If you loved our “Slow Art Day” program in April then you’ll love this new experience! Unplug, slow down, and see more! In this guided, small-group program, participants spend focused time with select paintings from the exhibit, The American Revolution: the Story of the War in 28 Paintings. Through facilitated slow looking, reflection, and conversation, we’ll...
Ease into your day with Coffee and Conversations, an informal, one-hour program at Historic Beverly that pairs a coffee break with a guided deep-dive into a single object or notable figure from our collection. From rare artworks to everyday artifacts with extraordinary stories, each session spotlights one topic in depth, encouraging close looking, lively questions, and shared...
