Are you interested in Beverly’s Revolutionary era maritime history? Then this is the tour for you! Join us as we journey through Beverly to visit the homes and businesses of some of Beverly’s most famous privateers! Experience Beverly’s beautiful waterfront views as our guides explain how these sites would have looked and functioned in the...
Are you fascinated by Beverly’s Revolutionary-era maritime history? Then this walking tour is for you! Join us as we explore historic Beverly, visiting the homes and former businesses of some of the city’s most famous privateers. Enjoy beautiful waterfront views as our knowledgeable guide brings the 18th century to life, describing how these locations looked...
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...
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...
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...
