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SUMMARY:Revolutionary Cures for Scurvy
DESCRIPTION:Scurvy —a debilitating disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C\, was a scourge among sailors\, with hundreds of thousands perishing during the colonial period\, and during the American Revolutionary War it became a critical strategic factor that severely weakened the British Royal Navy and affected the health of the Continental Army. \nBefore the concept of vitamin deficiency was known to the world\, physicians struggled to find what caused the disease. That did not stop them from developing both herbal and chemical treatments with mixed results. The story of finding a true cure spans the centuries\, from ancient references to sailors’ superstitions to the birth of “clinical trials” in the 18th century. \nJoin Dan Marshall as he dives into both European and American colonial sources that shed light on the effects of scurvy on the body and the many colonial cures recorded for posterity. Afterwards\, he will demonstrate the tools and techniques of turning simple ingredients into medicine in the 17th & 18th centuries. \nDan Marshall is a museum professional who has shared his love of history with the public for over 25 years. He has created and presented countless hands-on public history events\, school tour programs\, and lectures on a wide range of historical topics. With experience at Colonial Williamsburg\, The House of the Seven Gables\, Lexington Historical Society\, and the City of Salem\, Dan is currently serving as Vice President of the Salem Historical Society. \n  \n \nThis program is presented in partnership with the National Park Service and Essex Heritage as part of a series; Conflict & Community: Salem\, Essex County\, and the American Revolution. As the nation marks the 250th anniversary of American independence\, this dynamic series brings together diverse voices and experts to examine the Revolution through its many perspectives\, lived experiences\, and lasting legacies.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/colonial-cures-for-scurvy/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Great Debate Part 2: Patriots & Loyalists
DESCRIPTION:The year is 1775—tensions with the British Crown are rising\, and one question is on every colonist’s mind: Would you fight for independence as a Patriot or remain loyal to the British Crown as a Loyalist? \nJoin us as our two historians face yet another Great Debate that divided colonists and even families during the American Revolution. David Goss will argue the case for Loyalists\, and Charlie Newhall will argue the case for Patriots. Both sides will defend their beliefs about freedom\, loyalty\, and the future of the colonies. \nThe debate will be moderated by David Olson former Editor-in-Chief of the Salem News \nAudience members will have the chance to ask questions\, challenge perspectives\, and even cast their vote at the end! \nCLICK HERE to Register  \n  \n \nThis program is part of Essex County Revolution 250 – an initiative of Essex Heritage in partnership with Massachusetts Rev250 and dozens of regional museums\, heritage sites\, and organizations\, with the intention of raising awareness and highlighting the diverse stories of Essex County\, Massachusetts residents\, free and unfree\, during the American Revolutionary period. \n  \nCLICK HERE to watch David Goss and Charlie Newhall battle it out last year at the Great Debate: Birthplace of the American Navy.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/the-great-debate-part-2-patriots-loyalists/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:For the Defense and Safety of the Province: Essex County Prepares for War
DESCRIPTION:****THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT****\nJoin us for a lecture by Historian Alex Cain\, followed by drilling demonstrations performed by reenactors from Danvers & Lexington. \nIn October 1774\, the Massachusetts Provincial Congress ordered the towns across the colony to prepare for war with England. In response\, Essex County entered a wartime phase that included creating minute-man companies\, stockpiling arms\, ammunition\, and equipment\, and establishing a defense network ready to mobilize if the redcoats marched from Boston into the countryside. Join Alexander Cain as he discusses the county’s response to the British threat of war on the eve of Lexington and Concord. \n \nAfter the lecture\, attendees can stay to witness live demonstrations of the types of drills used by local militias in 1775. Reenactors from the Danvers Alarm List Company will demonstrate the Pickering Manual of Arms\, while the Lexington Minutemen will demonstrate the 1764 Crown Manual. These demonstrations will offer a hands-on look at how militias trained and prepared for battle in the years leading up to the Revolution. \nGuests are welcome to arrive at 9:00 am for some coffee and light refreshments\, the lecture will begin at 9:30am with the drilling demonstrations to follow right after. \nThe Lecture portion will be limited to 75 participants but all are welcome to attend the drill demonstrations. Please be aware that the reenactors will be firing muskets during these demonstrations\, which will result in loud booms and smoke. \nREGISTER HERE\nMeredith Farm is a privately owned\, 188-acre farm in Topsfield\, which has been recently renovated. Its 1793 Barn houses an extensive private collection of artifacts related to American history; This barn is where the lecture portion will take place. \nThis program is part of Essex County Revolution 250.Essex County Revolution 250 is an initiative of Essex Heritage in partnership with Massachusetts Rev250 and dozens of regional museums\, heritage sites\, and organizations\, with the intention of raising awareness and highlighting the diverse stories of Essex County\, Massachusetts residents\, free and unfree\, during the American Revolutionary period.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/for-the-defense-and-safety-of-the-province-essex-county-prepares-for-war/
LOCATION:Meredith Farm\, 41 Cross Street\, Topsfield\, MA\, 01983\, United States
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SUMMARY:Leslie’s Retreat: Salem on the Brink of Revolution Exhibit Opening Reception & Lecture
DESCRIPTION:On the 250th Anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat\, this National Park Service exhibit will explore why Crown soldiers under Lt. Col. Alexander Leslie came to Salem on February 26\, 1775\, who were the major players in the event\, and how this event has been remembered and celebrated in Salem in the last 250 years.\n\nThis free exhibit will be on display starting on February 21st at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem. \n\nThe evening starts with a FREE opening reception followed by a lecture presented by Dr. Emily Murphy.\n\nCLICK HERE to Register for the Reception
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/leslies-retreat-salem-on-the-brink-of-revolution-exhibit-opening-reception/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:250th Anniversary of the first MA Provincial Congress
DESCRIPTION:On October 7\, 1774\, ninety chosen representatives met at Salem in defiance of General Gage’s order. They elected John Hancock to serve as chairman. They resolved to form themselves into “a Provincial Congress…to take into consideration the dangerous and alarming situation of public affairs in this province\, and to consult and determine on such measures as they shall judge will tend to promote the true interest of his majesty\, and the peace\, welfare\, and prosperity of the province.” The establishment of the Massachusetts Provincial Congress was essentially a coup détat: a sudden\, violent\, and unlawful seizure of power. The royal government\, headed by General Gage\, was now isolated and virtually powerless except for the presence of the army and navy in Boston. \n\n\n\nWelcome and Introduction: Jonathan Lane\, Executive Director of Revolution 250 Massachusetts\n\n\nBrief lecture on the significance of Oct 7\, 1774: Alexander Cain\, author of We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution\n\n\nPresentation of the Resolutions: Presentations of the federal\, state\, and local resolutions commemorating the bravery of those who met at Salem in defiance of the lawful government.\n\n\nKeynote Address: Robert A. Gross\, author of The Minutemen and their World.\n\n\n\n\n\nThe event will conclude with a brief Q& A followed by reception with light refreshments\, and a cash bar. In attendance will also be American Revolutionary War reenactors from the Danvers Alarm List Company and the Lexington Minute Men. \nCLICK HERE to register
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/250th-anniversary-of-the-first-ma-provincial-congress/
LOCATION:Hawthorne Hotel\, 18 Washington Square W.\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Great Salem Fire of 1774: Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Tour the site of the Great Salem Fire\, October 6\, 1774 with retired park ranger\, Curtis White. The fire destroyed shops\, a meeting-house\, dwellings\, and the Custom House. Was the fire a diversionary tactic to deter the arrest of Massachusetts delegates who met in defiance of the Massachusetts Government Act? \nThis 1.25-mile walking tour will meet outside the Salem Armory Visitor Center located at 2 New Liberty Street. \nThis program is part of Essex County Revolution 250. Essex County Revolution 250 is an initiative of Essex Heritage in partnership with Massachusetts Rev250 and dozens of regional museums\, heritage sites\, and organizations\, with the intention of raising awareness and highlighting the diverse stories of Essex County\, Massachusetts residents\, free and unfree\, during the American Revolutionary period. For more information visit essexheritage.org/rev250 \nCLICK HERE to register
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/the-great-salem-fire-of-1774-walking-tour-2/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T180000
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SUMMARY:The Die is Now Cast: Essex County's Political and Military Response to the Intolerable Acts
DESCRIPTION:In December 1773\, a mob of Boston residents stormed three merchant ships moored at Griffin’s Wharf and quickly destroyed the chests of East India Company tea located onboard. Three months later\, in response to the Boston Tea Party\, Parliament passed a series of laws known as the Boston Port Bill. These legislative acts essentially stripped Massachusetts colonists of their constitutional\, economic\, and political rights. \nNicknamed the “Intolerable Acts” by New Englanders\, the passage of these punitive laws pushed Massachusetts\, including the colonists of Essex County\, to the brink of war. \nJoin historian Alexander Cain as he explores Essex County’s political and constitutional responses to the Intolerable Acts and the steps the colonists of the county took to prepare for war with England after reconciliation became impossible. \nPURCHASE TICKETS \nThis program is part of Essex County Revolution 250.\n\nEssex County Revolution 250 is an initiative of Essex Heritage in partnership with Massachusetts Rev250 and dozens of regional museums\, heritage sites\, and organizations\, with the intention of raising awareness and highlighting the diverse stories of Essex County\, Massachusetts residents\, free and unfree\, during the American Revolutionary period. For more information visit essexheritage.org/rev250\nMeredith Farm is a privately owned\, 188 acre farm in Topsfield\, which has been recently renovated. It’s 1793 Barn houses an extensive private collection of artifacts related to American history.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/the-die-is-now-cast-essex-countys-political-and-military-response-to-the-intolerable-acts/
LOCATION:Meredith Farm\, 41 Cross Street\, Topsfield\, MA\, 01983\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T183000
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SUMMARY:The Great Debate: Birthplace of the American Navy
DESCRIPTION:Are you Team Beverly or Team Marblehead? Where is the birthplace of the American Navy? Two local towns that have argued with each other for centuries over this question. Help us settle the Great Debate once and for all! \nCome out and support your town as historians K. David Goss (Beverly) and Charlie Newhall (Marblehead) as they battle it out to decide the TRUE birthplace of the American Navy. \nThe debate will be moderated by David Olson former Editor-in-Chief of the Salem News. \nPrivateer Rum will be on site to support the winning side (in their opinion)\, and serve samples from their lineup. \nPurchase Tickets \nWe will also have a limited number of commemorative buttons in support of Beverly or Marblehead (first come\, first served) \nDiscounts available for members of Historic Beverly\, Marblehead Museum\, or Essex Heritage\, please contact us for more information (info@essexheritage.org) \nDebater Bios: \nDavid Goss enjoys history and is an author of seven books on American colonial and maritime history and happens to teach history at Gordon College. A Massachusetts native—-he was not born at Beverly Hospital\, however his wife and all his children were born there. Once upon a time he actually served as executive director of the Beverly Historical Society. \nCharlie Newhall was not born in the Mary Alley Hospital nor was he in the U. S. Navy.  Neither was his Marblehead-raised father\, who was in the Air Force.  He happens to be a United States History teacher at St. John’s Prep in Danvers and does know how to sail and has done so well East of downeast into the Canadian Maritimes where he claims to never have privateered.  However\, he does know the response to “Down Bucket.” \nThis program is part of Essex County Revolution 250.\nEssex County Revolution 250 is an initiative of Essex Heritage in partnership with Massachusetts Rev250 and dozens of regional museums\, heritage sites\, and organizations\, with the intention of raising awareness and highlighting the diverse stories of Essex County\, Massachusetts residents\, free and unfree\, during the American Revolutionary period. For more information visit essexheritage.org/rev250 \nThis program is generously sponsored by Privateer Rum:
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/the-great-debate-birthplace-of-the-united-states-navy/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240406T083000
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SUMMARY:Teaching Hidden Histories: Reexamining the American Revolution Through Multiple Local Lenses
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS ALMOST FULL \nJoin Us!\nSaturday\, April 6\, 2024\n8:30 AM – 1:00 PM\nSt. John’s Prep\, Kenneally Commons\, Danvers \nSpace is limited. Registration required HERE. \nPDPs for Educators Offered! All are welcome. \nEssex Heritage invites you to a FREE workshop. Youth in the region are asking their teachers for a more accurate and honest portrayal of U.S. History and how events impacted ALL of the people that live in America. Using primary sources from institutions throughout Essex County\, local educators\, historians and scholars will help us reexamine the American Revolution through the lens of women\, Black and Indigenous people. \n\nWhat is the current interpretation of the American Revolution in our regional public history and educational programming?\nWhat are the stories related to these topics that our institutions are not telling\, especially as it relates to women\, Black and Indigenous people’s perspectives?\nHow has commemoration of the American Revolution celebrated and perpetuated traditional narratives about the Revolution in our area? How has it invited us to consider other narratives?\nWhat strategies can we use to teach and interpret a more inclusive understanding about this history\, especially as we approach the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution?\n\nParticipants will consider these and other questions through educator facilitated activities\, critical discussions and a panel presentation moderated by Dr. Bethany Jay\, Professor at Salem State University and editor of Understanding and Teaching American Slavery\, 2016. \nPanelists and contributors include: \n\nToni Waldron\, Educator\, Royall House and Slave Quarters\, Medford\nJeanne Pickering\, Historian and Vice President\, Topsfield Historical Society\nPamela Ellis\, Tribal Historian and Genealogist\, Natick Nipmuc Indian Council\nMaryann Zujewski\, Education Program Manager\, National Park Service\nLauren McCormack\, Director\, Marblehead Museum\nLou Meyi\, Marblehead Racial Justice Team\nBrian Sheehy\, History Department Coordinator\, North Andover Public Schools\nCharlie Newhall\, History Teacher\, St. John’s Prep\, Danvers\nZhane Burton\, Teacher\, Prospect Hill School\nLucy Keller\, Research Coordinator\, Historic Beverly\nBeth Bower\, Trustee\, Historic Beverly\nCathy Kelley\, Education Manager\, Cape Ann Museum\nChristopher Locke\, Collections Manager\, Lynn Museum/LynnArts\nJonathan Streff\, Teacher\, St. John’s Prep\n\nOur generation\, especially as people of color\, black kids\, we have a hunger to see ourselves represented in our communities\, in the media and in our classrooms and the spaces around us.\n– Vanessa Basame\, Student\, Co-President\, Masconomet Regional High School ACE Club 2023 \nAn effective history and social science education incorporates diverse perspectives and acknowledges that perceptions of events are affected by race\, ethnicity\, culture\, religion\, education\, gender\, gender identity\, sexual orientation\, disability\, and personal experience.\n-Guiding Principle 2 for Effective History and Social Science Education Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for History and Social Science\, 2018 \nThis program is part of Essex County Revolution 250.\n\nEssex County Revolution 250 is an initiative of Essex Heritage in partnership with Massachusetts Rev250 and dozens of regional museums\, heritage sites\, and organizations\, with the intention of raising awareness and highlighting the diverse stories of Essex County\, Massachusetts residents\, free and unfree\, during the American Revolutionary period. For more information visit essexheritage.org/rev250
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/teaching-hidden-histories-reexamining-the-american-revolution-through-multiple-local-lenses/
LOCATION:St. John’s Prep\, 72 Spring Street\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
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SUMMARY:Essex County in the Early Days of Revolution
DESCRIPTION:Many historians who study the early years of the American Revolution tend to focus only on the actions of the residents of Boston and Middlesex County. However\, on the eve of the Revolution\, Essex County communities to the north established and organized resistance movements to Crown policies that often far exceeded the efforts of their Bostonian counterparts. \nJoin historian Alexander Cain as we explore Essex County’s role in the opening yearsof the American War for Independence. During his lecture\, Alex will review the county’s response to the Stamp and Townshend Acts\, the Boston Massacre and the Tea Act. We’ll also explore how the men and women of Essex County unified to prepare for war with England. Special emphasis will be given to the rise of Essex County’s “minute men”\, the Salem Affair\, the county’s response to the Battles of Lexington\, Concord and Bunker Hill and the Ipswich Fright. \nThis lecture is free to all. To register\, please click here: https://essexcountyrevolution.eventbrite.com \nSpeaker Biography: \nAlexander Cain graduated from Merrimack College in 1993 with a degree in economics and New England School of Law in 1996 with a juris doctor. \nAlex frequently lectures on historical issues and developments during the Revolutionary War era. He has written several research articles relevant to New England militias\, privateers and loyalists during the American Revolution and has published two books – “We Stood Our Ground: Lexington in the First Year of the American Revolution (3rd Edition)” and “I See Nothing but the Horrors of a Civil War”.  \nAlex is also a frequent contributor to PBS\, C-Span\, Fox Nation\, Concord Magazine\, History Camp America and the Journal of the American Revolution. He is a highly sought after consultant for the National Park Service and local historical preservation societies alike.  \nCurrently\, Alex is the Director of Education at a Boston area vocational college and resides in Essex County\, Massachusetts with his wife\, Paula\, and his children John and Abigail.  \nWebsite: https://www.historicalnerdery.com \n \n 
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/essex-county-in-the-early-days-of-revolution/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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