Boston is occupied, Portsmouth blockaded. A wild rumor flies that Ipswich has been attacked by sea and her inhabitants killed. A British scouting party sneaks into Newburyport Harbor under the...
Join us to hear Author Eric Jay Dolin talk about his book, Rebels At Sea: Privateering in the American Revolution. More information coming soon Andover Center for History &...
Join us for a special Sunday afternoon tea party at the Museum of Old Newbury to explore a tea mystery. For generations, Newburyporters claimed to have been the first to protest onerous British tariffs...
In October 1774, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress instructed towns throughout the colony to prepare for imminent conflict with England. In response, the Merrimack Valley, in particular, shifted into a wartime...
Join us as we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution by learning about our local revolutionary heroes buried in North Andover's First and Second Burial Ground. Who were...
On May 10, 1775, the once formidable life of Colonel Jeremiah Lee of Marblehead came to an abrupt end, due to his covert acts on behalf of independence. Judy Anderson...
Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch! Massachusetts Community Militias A casual discussion and a 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, a volunteer and member of DHS. Free...
Join linguist and NAHS facilities manager, Antoine Trombino-Ponte, as he explains his reconstruction of the voice of James Stevens, through James’ diary, which he began on April 19th, 1775. Antoine...
A decade before 1776, changes in the social and political hierarchies of Salem paved the way for its Revolutionary and post-Revolutionary roles. Dr. Donna Seger, professor of history at Salem...
Based on shared research about their families, cousins Rich Pitra and Kathleen Osgood will bring their ANCESTRY CLUB research to North Andover on the eve of the 250th anniversary of...
Hosted by Lynnfield Historical Society Shadows of 1775 An original play. Hear the words of those who represented Lynn end (what Lynnfield was known as) The play is led by...
On Saturday April 19th there will be a series of events on Lynnfield Common and in the Lynnfield Library 11:00am: Patriots Gallery of lawn signs containing biographies of the 38...
