Two brass cannons cast in 1836 are coming to Beverly Harbor on October 10. They belong to the Concord Independent Battery, and they will fire during the first on-water reenactment of the Battle of the Hannah and Nautilus. That is one of seven fall events in Beverly MA closing out the city’s 400th anniversary year. Beverly 400+, formally Beverly Quadricentennial,

Object Speed Dating: A Member Morning at Hale Farm What if the objects in our collection could tell you their life stories but only after you asked the right questions? Join us for a wonderfully silly, hands-on member morning that puts you in the historian’s seat. We’ll scatter 10 objects around Hale Farm, each accompanied by a card offering just a

As the sun sets and the shadows grow long, step into Beverly’s past on a Candlelight Walking Tour of the Ancient Burial Ground. Join us for an atmospheric evening exploring one of Beverly’s oldest historic sites, where weathered headstones and centuries of history offer a glimpse into the lives of those who came before us. By candlelight, discover the stories,

PLEASE NOTE THIS SESSION STARTS AT 10:00pm NOT 9:30PM! Three-Night Paranormal Investigation Series with Ghost Hunters’ Own Shari DeBenedetti Step inside Historic Beverly’s most fascinating historic homes after dark for an unforgettable weekend of paranormal exploration with Ghost Hunters’ own Shari DeBenedetti. Join one of television’s most respected paranormal investigators as she leads guests through three of Beverly’s most significant

This Halloween, join Historic Beverly for a double feature of spooky stories and candlelit history! Step into the atmospheric Hale Farm for an evening of Spooky Tales at Hale, followed by a Candlelight Walking Tour of the Ancient Burial Ground. As the sun sets, Hale Farm takes on a different character. Gather for a night of eerie stories, fascinating history,

Beverly has always been a little wicked. For nearly 400 years, the city has collected stories of witches, ghosts, strange creatures, unexplained sightings, and things that go bump in the North Shore night. Some tales are rooted in the historical record. Others have been passed down through generations, growing a little stranger, and perhaps a little more entertaining, with each

Beverly has always been a little wicked. For nearly 400 years, the city has collected stories of witches, ghosts, strange creatures, unexplained sightings, and things that go bump in the North Shore night. Some tales are rooted in the historical record. Others have been passed down through generations, growing a little stranger, and perhaps a little more entertaining, with each

Photos from the first-ever Beverly Garden Party on Beverly Common — nine art installations, 400 free flowers, three bands, and a Champagne Chateau.

Three-Night Paranormal Investigation Series with Ghost Hunters’ Own Shari DeBenedetti Step inside Historic Beverly’s most fascinating historic homes after dark for an unforgettable weekend of paranormal exploration with Ghost Hunters’ own Shari DeBenedetti. Join one of television’s most respected paranormal investigators as she leads guests through three of Beverly’s most significant historic properties. Each evening begins with a brief history

Picture a lobster bake under a tent at Lynch Park where 90% of the trash never sees a landfill. A LEGO model of four centuries of city history, built by a guy from Beverly. A long-hidden time capsule cracked open in Beverly Cove, and a wall of names from Vietnam standing on a high school lawn. That’s Beverly Homecoming 2026