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...
Presented by Rita Parisi of Waterfall Productions, experience the untold stories of courage and conviction from five remarkable women who witnessed and shaped the American Revolution. Thursday, January 22, 2025 | 6:30pm Members: $25 / Non-members: $30 CLICK HERE to register
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...
Step into the fraught winter of early 1776 with historian Alexander Cain. As Boston freezes under siege and smallpox shadows the lines, tensions ignite from barracks to backrooms. Then the spotlight shifts to Newburyport: independence is in the air, or is it treason? Alex has authored numerous research articles and presentations on the American Revolution, including...
During the first months of the War of Independence, the Continental Army set its sights on the Province of Quebec. This British colony, born from the ashes of New France, is equally a threat and an opportunity for the Thirteen Colonies. How did the Canadian population react to the invasion of their territory? How did...
Join us as we honor the 251st anniversary of Leslie's Retreat with the dedication of a new monument. This significant addition to our community will preserve the memory of this important historical event for generations to come. The dedication ceremony will feature remarks from local historians and community leaders. We hope you’ll be part of...
Join History Alive and Hamilton Hall for a celebratory, historical runway of Black creativity and activism. Discover the stories of abolitionists, artists, and entrepreneurs — from 18th century figures like Jenny Slew and King Pompey Mansfield to trailblazers including members of the Remond family, Anna Douglass, Charlotte Forten, and Edmonia Lewis — who helped shape...
