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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250428T190000
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SUMMARY:"By the First Ship from Salem:" The Voyage of the Schooner Quero\, April 28\, 1775.
DESCRIPTION:Salem Maritime National Historic Site is telling the story of a key but lesser-known voyage across the Atlantic Ocean 250 years ago to deliver news of rebellion in Massachusetts. In April 1775\, after the Battles of Lexington and Concord\, the race was on to control the narrative of the rebellion. Leaving from Derby Wharf onboard the schooner “Quero\,” Salem patriot Captain John Derby and his crew set sail for England on April 28th\, 1775. Onboard the ship were written accounts of the battle and sworn affidavits by participants. They aimed to beat the British ship “Sukey\,” which was carrying the British military report of the battles back to England. Despite the “Sukey” leaving four days earlier\, the nimble “Quero” arrived almost two weeks before the British vessel. The written accounts from the “Quero” were delivered to London\, where they were quickly disseminated throughout England.\n\n\nTo commemorate the 250th anniversary of the voyage of the “Quero\,” Salem Maritime National Historic Site is hosting a FREE EVENT at 7 pm on Monday\, April 28\, at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center (2 New Liberty Street). Titled “By the First Ship from Salem: The Voyage of the Schooner Quero\,” curator Dr. Emily Murphy will highlight the historical significance of this race across the Atlantic. Living history practitioners will read the original accounts from the “Quero” and the “Sukey.” Join us as we explore the tumultuous start of the American Revolution and how the news spread in 1775.\n\n\n\n\nNo reservations are required.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/by-the-first-ship-from-salem-the-voyage-of-the-schooner-quero-april-28-1775/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, 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: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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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? \nThe walking tour will meet outside the Salem Armory Visitor Center located at 2 New Liberty Street in Salem. \nRESERVATION IS REQUIRED \nCLICK HERE to Register \nThis event is a part of the Trails & Sails event series\, if you would like to check out other events from this series visit our Trails & Sails Website 
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/the-great-salem-fire-of-1774-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Tea’s Party: From Boston to Salem and Back Again" with Historian James Fichter
DESCRIPTION:Join historian James Fichter for “Tea’s Party: From Boston to Salem and Back Again” a special talk on the history of tea in colonial Massachusetts Bay. This free talk with be hosted at the Salem Armory Regional Visitor Center (2 New Liberty Street\, Salem) on Thursday\, May 13 at 7 p.m. \nIn this talk Fichter reveals that despite the so-called Boston Tea Party of 1773\, large shipments of tea from the East India Company were sold in North America\, one of them in Boston! The survival of the Boston tea shaped Massachusetts politics in 1774\, impeded efforts to reimburse the Company for its losses in Boston Harbor\, and hinted at the enduring conflict between consumer demand and revolutionary boycotts. That tension was not confined to Boston. As General Gage and the colonial government relocated to Salem in the summer of 1774\, Essex County residents found committing to a boycott just as difficult as Bostonians had. \nJames Fichter is an historian and Associate Professor in Global and Area Studies at the University of Hong Kong\, where he teaches on maritime history and the revolutionary Atlantic. He is also the author of So Great a Profit: How the East Indies Transformed Anglo-American Capitalism (Harvard\, 2010) which examines Salem’s trade to China. He received his Ph.D. in history from Harvard in 2006.
URL:https://essexheritage.org/rev250/event/teas-party-from-boston-to-salem-and-back-again-with-historian-james-fichter/
LOCATION:Salem Armory Visitor Center\, 2 New Liberty Street\, Salem\, MA\, 01970\, United States
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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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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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