Newburyport Commemorates 250th Anniversary of the 1775 Quebec Expedition (Saturday)
2025-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Newburyport’s Road to Revolution—a collaboration with community partners including the Museum of Old Newbury, the Custom House Maritime Museum, First Parish Church, Newbury, Old South Church, and the Brigadier General James Brickett–Old Newbury Chapter, NSDAR—proudly presents a special three-day commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Benedict Arnold’s 1775 Quebec Expedition.
Details for all events are found at HERE.
Saturday, September 20th – Living History and Community

Revolutionary Living History: Reenactors stage Revolutionary camp life at the Custom House Maritime Museum and around the downtown area. 10 am – 4 pm.
“A Moment of Resolve” Reenactment: Recreation of Reverend Samuel Spring’s dramatic send-off sermon with Theater in the Open’s Edward Speck. First Religious Society, 10:30 am.
Revolutionary Newburyport: Tours of the Museum of Old Newbury. 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
DAR Patriot Marker Dedication: Old South Presbyterian Church, 1:30 pm
Walk to the River: Ceremonial procession to the waterfront, 1:30 pm
Genealogy Drop-in Clinic: Museum of Old Newbury, 2 pm – 4 pm

Revolutionary Summer Saturdays
2025-09-20 10:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 13:00 | Custom House Maritime Museum, 25 Water Street, Newburyport, MA, 01950, United States
Join us every Saturday through September for FREE outdoor and indoor activities for kids of all ages!
10 am – 1 pm, rain or shine | Free admission to the museum and the interactive Discovery Center during the event.
⚓ Jump all day in the bouncy castle
⚓ Sail the seas in a pirate ship
⚓ Get creative with nautical crafts
⚓ Explore in the sensory water tank
⚓ Steer a boat into port with a wheel from a real pirate ship
⚓ Dress up as a sailor in a kid-sized Custom House
⚓ Test your skills at a scavenger hunt
⚓ Play games and win prizes
⚓ Guide ships home with a working lighthouse
Sponsored by The Institution for Savings and Newburyport Cultural Council
This event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage

Headers in the Revolution
2025-09-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-21 10:00 - 16:00
Learn about Marbleheaders during the Revolutionary War and visit various historic sites in town during this weekend-long event. On September 20th and 21st, pick up a program book at the Jeremiah Lee Mansion and experience Revolutionary War-era Marblehead at various sites in the Historic District.
Meet the wife of war hero, James Mugford; explore Fort Sewall with Glover’s Regiment; meet diarist Ashley Bowen portrayed by Donald Friary and experience a colonial Anglican service at St. Michael’s church; walk onboard the Hannah at the State Street Landing; participate in a recreated town meeting and decide whether or not to support the Patriot cause at the Old Town House; tour the Jeremiah Lee Mansion; and learn about the town’s loyalist population at the “King” Hooper Mansion; among other opportunities.
This event is Rain or Shine. CLICK HERE to see the program booklet or print at home
This event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage

FAME Sails from Marblehead!
2025-09-20 10:15 - 11:45, 2025-09-21 10:15 - 11:45 | Marblehead’s State Street Landing, 75 Front Street, Marblehead, MA, 01945, United States
The Hannah, the first ship in Washington’s fleet was launched in September 1775. To commemorate that important part of Marblehead’s history, the Fame – very similar in size and appearance to the Hannah – will be docked at Marblehead’s State Street Landing, 75 Front Street, from 9:00am to 10:15am on Saturday, September 20th, and Sunday, September 21st. Visitors may board the ship for free and experience an 18th century schooner. Crew and members of Glover’s Regiment will be on hand to tell the story of Hannah and answer questions.

On BOTH mornings we will offer a 90-minute sail from 10:15am-11:45am. All tickets are $50, with proceeds to benefit the Marblehead 250 events for 2025 and 2026. CLICK HERE to purchase tickets
Please Note: This is a SAIL, so the route is subject to wind and weather. We sail as far and as fast as we can based on conditions, and our goal is always to shut off the engine and give our guests an authentic schooner experience, but every trip is different.
Guests have the opportunity to raise sails, take the tiller, learn knots, and engage with our knowledgeable crew about Hannah’s and Fame’s interesting histories, and learn about the many islands, lighthouses, forts, and other sights of Salem Sound. If you’re interested in history, ask questions!

Cape Ann at the Center of the Revolution
2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 | CAM Green, 13 Poplar Street, Gloucester, MA, 01930, United States
Join us on the CAM Green for hands-on activities focusing on five key events leading up to the American Revolutionary War through the lens of local history. Activities include creating broadsides, trying out 18th-century calligraphy flourishes, making mini-ships to navigate a map of the harbor, learning a Colonial dice game, and more.
This event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage

Newburyport Commemorates 250th Anniversary of the 1775 Quebec Expedition (Sunday)
2025-09-21 08:00 - 17:00
Newburyport’s Road to Revolution—a collaboration with community partners including the Museum of Old Newbury, the Custom House Maritime Museum, First Parish Church, Newbury, Old South Church, and the Brigadier General James Brickett–Old Newbury Chapter, NSDAR—proudly presents a special three-day commemoration of the 250th anniversary of Benedict Arnold’s 1775 Quebec Expedition.
Details for all events are found at HERE.
Sunday, September 21st – Reflection and Legacy

Old Hill Burying Ground Tour with Ghlee Woodworth. 10 am – 12 pm.
Revolutionary Newburyport: Tours of the Museum of Old Newbury. 11 am – 5 pm.
Guided Old South Church Tour, 1 pm – 2pm.
Following the Footsteps of Benedict Arnold: lecture presented by Jack Santos, following Newburyport troops along the expedition route. Central Congregational Church, 3 pm – 4 pm.

Celebrating the 250th Anniversary Looking Back at the 1976 Bicentennial
2025-09-22 14:30 - 15:30 | Lawrence Heritage State Park, 1 Jackson Street, Lawrence, MA, 01840, United States
Meet the exhibitor on Monday, September 22, from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.
As we prepare for the 250th Anniversary of the American Revolution, take a step back to the 1976 Bicentennial. This exhibit, located at Lawrence Heritage State Park, is one of the largest collections of Bicentennial Memorabilia in the state. The exhibit has plates, cantors, records, flags, books, and other memorabilia from the 1976 Bicentennial Celebration.

This exhibit is open seven days a week, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, when the park is open.
This event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage

Loyalists in Marblehead
2025-09-26 14:00 - 15:15 | King Hooper Mansion, 8 Hooper Street, Marblehead, MA, United States
In Marblehead in 1775, as rebellion against the British government mounted, only about a dozen heads of households stayed loyal to the English Crown, in a town of about 950 families — the sixth most populous metropolis in British North America. Why were there so few, and what happened to them? This illustrated (PowerPoint) talk will be presented in the home of Marblehead’s most famous Loyalist, Robert “King” Hooper — who was actually only a moderate Tory. The program will tell his and also several other Loyalists’ compelling stories.
This illustrated talk will be held on the third floor of the home of Marblehead’s most famous Loyalist, Robert “King” Hooper. Stairs to the third floor are very gradual, with good railings.
A Marblehead Arts Association exhibit opening will be held in the King Hooper Mansion earlier that day until 4:00 pm. Please consider allowing extra time before the talk to see the exhibits.
This event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage

Marblehead on the Eve of Revolution
2025-09-26 17:00 - 19:00 | Abbot Hall, 188 Washington Street, Marblehead, MA, 01970, United States
A walking tour of downtown Marblehead focusing on the mid-1700s, on the eve of Revolution, when the gritty but thriving and prosperous international Atlantic seaport was the sixth most populous metropolis in British North America. The town’s zealous and nearly fully rebel (Patriot) service in the 8-year war, first on land and then at sea, caused an economic crash that preserved much of the 18th c townscape seen today, including about 300 houses from before 1775 and a significant wooden high-style Georgian municipal building constructed 1727-29.
Meet outside the main entrance to Abbot Hall, 188 Washington St. (restrooms in the lowest level of that building, in the midst of the sign museum, before the tour starts).
This event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage

Hands on History Day: The American Revolution
2025-09-27 09:30 - 16:00 | John Cabot House, 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
Explore the American Revolution through immersive, hands-on stations highlighting the era’s diverse people and experiences. In the “Molly Pitcher Room,” learn about women’s roles by crafting toilet roll cannons and herbal tea sachets. The “Black Soldiers & Spies Room” features spy ciphers and artifacts tied to Black patriots. In “The Armory,” students handle replica muskets and explore 18th-century weapons. At the “Colonial Treasury,” they’ll learn about colonial economics and design their own currency.
This event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage

The Marblehead Fort in 1775
2025-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Fort Sewall, Front Street, Marblehead, MA, United States
Join Judy Anderson for a walking tour of Fort Sewall.
Marblehead’s Fort Sewall was enlarged to its current footprint in 1775, as the Revolutionary War’s eight long years began –– though it wasn’t called Fort Sewall (after Samuel Sewall of Marblehead) until about 1800. Established in 1644, Marblehead’s defensive fort was renovated six different times, during six different wars. Owned and funded by the English Parliament before 1775, and by the U. S. after 1776, each renovation was overseen by two professional military engineers.
Tour meets at Fort Beach on Front St., Marblehead
This event is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage

How Many Revolutionary War Veterans Are Buried in Broad Street Cemetery?
2025-09-27 13:00 - 14:00 | Broad Street Cemetery, 3-5 Broad Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
Kenneth Dyke-Glover, VP of the Friends of Broad St. Cemetery, will highlight the recently discovered names and locations of 107 veterans (70 from the Revolutionary War). These burial sites were discovered using an old 1936 Works Progress Administration (WPA) map and have not been marked for decades.
This is a one-hour walking tour starting promptly at 1:00 pm. Limited Parking is available at 5 Broad Street.
If rainy, the rain date is Sunday, Sept 28
This vent is part of the FREE Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage

Hannah vs HMS Nautilus — 250th Anniversary
2025-10-09 15:00 - 16:40, 2025-10-10 13:00 - 14:40, 2025-10-10 15:00 - 16:40 | Pickering Wharf Marina, 86 Wharf Street, Salem, MA, 01970, United States
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 widely differing historical accounts, and the efforts to replicate HANNAH which led, indirectly, to the building of FAME in 2003.
October 9 at 3 pm
October 10 at 1 pm
October 10 at 3 pm
All tickets $75

Please be aware shots will be fired from the ship

The Revolution Continues” at the Ipswich Museum
2025-10-19 14:00 - 17:00
“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 the centerpiece of “Within These Walls” at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Written by J.T. Turner. Directed by James T. Turner
2:30 pm: John Whipple and Rev. John Wise, “Birthplace of American Independence” at the Whipple House. Cast: Rick Spalding, Peter Brubritski
2:45 pm -3:00 pm: “Jenny Slew, I am here”. Written by and acted by Wangari Fahari at the Whipple House.
3pm – 3:30 pm: The Revolutionary War letters of Joseph and Sarah Hodgkins on the Whipple House grounds, performed by local actors
3:30 -5:00 pm: Music with Hilltown Ham Hocks. Fiddle, banjo, and guitar featuring Hanna French, in the Butterfly Meadow, backyard of the Whipple House.
4:00 pm: The story of Alexander Knight at the Alexander Knight House, with Alan Minoin, Town Planner.
Be part of the Rebel Kazoo Band! Everyone gets a kazoo!

The American Revolution by Ken Burns; a Free film screening: Episode One
2025-11-16 20:00 - 21:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
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 about the film series down below. Reserve FREE tickets for one night or all six!

Reserve your tickets HERE

Series Description
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The film is directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by Geoffrey Ward.
Episode One (Sunday, November 16)
In Order to Be Free (May 1754 – May 1775)
American colonists oppose efforts by the British Crown and Parliament to seize greater control in North America, escalating simmering tensions over land, taxes, and sovereignty into violent confrontation. After protestors dump tea in Boston Harbor, the British government enacts martial law in Massachusetts. Fighting at Lexington and Concord ignites a war that will last eight years.
Paintings on Display!
Throughout the week, guests can explore Historic Beverly’s rotating art exhibition at The Cabot, featuring original works that bring America’s revolutionary story to life. Drawn from Historic Beverly’s extraordinary collection of 44 paintings commissioned by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, 28 are featured in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution and can be viewed at Historic Beverly’s Cabot House. The remaining works, on view during the film screening, though not included in the film, powerfully illuminate the depth and drama of our nation’s founding struggle.

The American Revolution by Ken Burns; a Free film screening: Episode Two
2025-11-17 20:00 - 21:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
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 about the film series down below. Reserve FREE tickets for one night or all six!

Reserve your tickets HERE

Series Description
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The film is directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by Geoffrey Ward.
Episode Two (Monday, November 17)
An Asylum for Mankind (May 1775 – July 1776)
New Englanders rush to surround the British Army in Boston, but as war begins Americans find themselves sharply divided. After the Battle of Bunker’s Hill, George Washington of Virginia arrives to command the newly created Continental Army. In July 1776, the Continental Congress issues the Declaration of Independence, insisting on the people’s right to resist tyranny and govern themselves.
Paintings on Display!
Throughout the week, guests can explore Historic Beverly’s rotating art exhibition at The Cabot, featuring original works that bring America’s revolutionary story to life. Drawn from Historic Beverly’s extraordinary collection of 44 paintings commissioned by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, 28 are featured in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution and can be viewed at Historic Beverly’s Cabot House. The remaining works, on view during the film screening, though not included in the film, powerfully illuminate the depth and drama of our nation’s founding struggle.

The American Revolution by Ken Burns; a Free film screening: Episode Three
2025-11-18 20:00 - 21:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
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 about the film series down below. Reserve FREE tickets for one night or all six!

Reserve your tickets HERE

Series Description
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The film is directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by Geoffrey Ward.
Episode Three (Tuesday, November 18)
The Times That Try Men’s Souls (July 1776 – January 1777)
The Revolution, now a war for American independence, faces its toughest challenge yet as General Washington tries o defend New York City from invasion by sea. The resulting Battle of Long Island is a huge defeat for the Americans, who narrowly escape and spend the next several months on the run. In late December, Washington’s army regroups and prepares to attack an outpost in Trenton, New Jersey.
Paintings on Display!
Throughout the week, guests can explore Historic Beverly’s rotating art exhibition at The Cabot, featuring original works that bring America’s revolutionary story to life. Drawn from Historic Beverly’s extraordinary collection of 44 paintings commissioned by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, 28 are featured in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution and can be viewed at Historic Beverly’s Cabot House. The remaining works, on view during the film screening, though not included in the film, powerfully illuminate the depth and drama of our nation’s founding struggle.

British Soldiers in Danvers, 1774: A Lecture by Don Hagist
2025-11-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers, MA, 01923, United States
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: H.W. Bunbury, The Relief, 1781
Don N. Hagist is managing editor of Journal of the American Revolution (allthingsliberty.com). His historical studies focus on presenting an accurate picture of individual soldiers and their families, especially those of the British army who served in America. This research is done using exclusively primary sources, mostly from archives in North America and Europe. He is a consultant for the PBS documentary The American Revolution produced by Ken Burns, and has written several recent books including Noble Volunteers: the British Soldiers who fought the American Revolution (Westholme, 2020), The Revolution’s Last Men: The Soldiers behind the Photographs (Westholme, 2015) and These Distinguished Corps: British Grenadier and Light Infantry Battalions in the American Revolution (Helion, 2022). Don is an engineer for a major medical device manufacturer, and also writes for several well-known syndicated cartoonists.

The American Revolution by Ken Burns; a Free film screening: Episode Four
2025-11-19 20:00 - 21:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
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 about the film series down below. Reserve FREE tickets for one night or all six!

Reserve your tickets HERE

Series Description
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The film is directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by Geoffrey Ward.
Episode Four (Wednesday, November 19)
Conquer by a Drawn Game (January 1777 – February 1778)
As America braces for a third year of devastating war, British commanders launch campaigns to take Albany and Philadelphia. General Howe beats General Washington at Brandywine and Germantown, while the Continental Congress flees Philadelphia. But the Americans’ surprising victory over General Burgoyne at Saratoga opens the door for France to officially support the United States.
Paintings on Display!
Throughout the week, guests can explore Historic Beverly’s rotating art exhibition at The Cabot, featuring original works that bring America’s revolutionary story to life. Drawn from Historic Beverly’s extraordinary collection of 44 paintings commissioned by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, 28 are featured in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution and can be viewed at Historic Beverly’s Cabot House. The remaining works, on view during the film screening, though not included in the film, powerfully illuminate the depth and drama of our nation’s founding struggle.

The American Revolution by Ken Burns; a Free film screening: Episode Five
2025-11-20 20:00 - 21:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
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 about the film series down below. Reserve FREE tickets for one night or all six!

Reserve your tickets HERE

Series Description
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The film is directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by Geoffrey Ward.
Episode Five (Thursday, November 20)
The Soul of All America (December 1777 – May 1780)
Washington’s Continental Army emerges from the harsh winter at Valley Forge to fight the British Army in the inconclusive Battle of Monmouth. But the alliance with France changes the war and moves it to other theaters. Navies battle off England’s coast and in the Caribbean, while armies advance into Indian Country and the southern states. Together, the British Army and Navy capture Charleston.
Paintings on Display!
Throughout the week, guests can explore Historic Beverly’s rotating art exhibition at The Cabot, featuring original works that bring America’s revolutionary story to life. Drawn from Historic Beverly’s extraordinary collection of 44 paintings commissioned by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, 28 are featured in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution and can be viewed at Historic Beverly’s Cabot House. The remaining works, on view during the film screening, though not included in the film, powerfully illuminate the depth and drama of our nation’s founding struggle.

The American Revolution by Ken Burns; a Free film screening: Episode Six
2025-11-21 20:00 - 21:00 | The Cabot, 286 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, 01915, United States
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 about the film series down below. Reserve FREE tickets for one night or all six!

Reserve your tickets HERE

Series Description
Thirteen American colonies unite in rebellion, win an eight-year war to secure their independence, and establish a new form of government that would inspire democratic movements at home and around the globe. What begins as a political clash between colonists and the British government grows into a bloody struggle that will engage more than two dozen nations and forever change the world. THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series that explores the country’s founding struggle and its eight-year War for Independence. The film is directed by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt and written by Geoffrey Ward.
Episode Six (Friday, November 21)
The Most Sacred Thing (May 1780 – Onward)
The British Army under General Cornwallis struggles to pacify the southern states. Meanwhile, one of the most respected American generals betrays the cause and defects to the British. Supported by the French Army and Navy, Washington’s Continental Army wins the decisive victory at Yorktown. Peace is restored, independence is won, and Americans aspire for a more perfect union.
Paintings on Display!
Throughout the week, guests can explore Historic Beverly’s rotating art exhibition at The Cabot, featuring original works that bring America’s revolutionary story to life. Drawn from Historic Beverly’s extraordinary collection of 44 paintings commissioned by Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, 28 are featured in Ken Burns’ The American Revolution and can be viewed at Historic Beverly’s Cabot House. The remaining works, on view during the film screening, though not included in the film, powerfully illuminate the depth and drama of our nation’s founding struggle.

Revolution, Up Close: A Slow Looking Experience
2025-12-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-01-26 10:00 - 11:30 | John Cabot House, 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
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 uncover layers of story, symbolism, and technique, illuminating the human experiences behind the Revolutionary era.

Coffee and Conversations: Frederick Coffay Yohn
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | John Cabot House, 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, 01915, United States
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 discovery. Perfect for history-curious neighbors and longtime members alike, this is a welcoming hour to learn something new and connect with your community. Coffee and light refreshments provided. Capacity is limited; advance registration is encouraged.
At a remarkably young age, Frederick Coffay Yohn was commissioned to create powerful images for Senator Henry Cabot Lodge’s The Story of the Revolution, published by Scribner’s Magazine. These works, rich with color, movement, and emotion, helped define how generations would visualize the American Revolution. Many of Yohn’s original paintings are on view now in our galleries as part of The American Revolution: The Story of the War in 28 Paintings.
Enjoy coffee provided by Beantrust, conversation, and a close look at one of the artists who brought America’s founding story to life.

Women of '76
2026-01-22 18:30 - 19:30 | Industrial History Center, Mill 2, Upper Millyard, Amesbury, MA, 01913, United States
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
