Experience History as It Happened!
Join us at Independence Park in Beverly for a one-of-a-kind reenactment on the water of the Historic Battle of the Hannah & Nautilus.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Battle: 9:00 AM–11:00 AM
Independence Park, Beverly

Come early and enjoy Trombones 4 Revolution, who will perform as guests arrive prior to the start of the battle at 9:00 AM.
The Concord Independent Battery will be on site with two live cannons that will be incorporated into the reenactment, bringing the sights and sounds of this historic battle to life.

FREE PARKING & SHUTTLE SERVICE
Free parking will be available at Lynch Park, 55 Ober Street, Beverly. Complimentary shuttle service will transport guests to and from Independence Park.

Come sit and enjoy the battle from the newly renovated Independence Park, overlooking Beverly Harbor and the waters where this important chapter of American history unfolded.

INDEPENDENCE PARK RENOVATION
The improvements to Independence Park were made possible through grants, funding, and support from the Beverly Community Preservation Committee, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Beverly Rotary, Essex Heritage, Beverly 400+, City of Beverly Department of Public Services, and City of Beverly Recreation Department. These improvements have made the park more accessible and welcoming while helping preserve and interpret its important place in Beverly’s history.

SPECIAL THANKS
A special thank you to all of our event sponsors and partners, and especially the Beverly Harbor Management Authority, whose extraordinary financial support is helping make this historic reenactment possible.
We also extend a very special thank you to the Beverly 400+ History Committee and Historic Beverly for their invaluable research and contributions in telling the story of Independence Park and its significance in the first armed naval battle involving George Washington’s Navy.
Their research and dedication have helped ensure that this important chapter of Beverly’s—and America’s—history is accurately preserved, interpreted, and shared with residents, visitors, and future generations.