Historic Beverly members are invited to a special behind-the-scenes tour of the John Balch House, one of the oldest surviving homes in Massachusetts. First settled by John Balch, an early colonist who arrived in New England in the 1620s and established his homestead along the Bass River by 1636, the property offers a remarkable window into early colonial life. During …
Step into the past and discover the stories etched in stone at Beverly’s historic Central Cemetery. Join Historic Beverly for a guided walking tour exploring the lives of local men and women who experienced and helped shape the American Revolution. Tucked within this remarkable burial ground are the graves of soldiers, patriots, privateers, and civilians whose lives were intertwined with …
Join historian William Vodra for an author talk on Home Front Civil Wars: A Unitarian Minister’s Conflicts in 1860s Beverly, Massachusetts: The Diaries of Rev. John C. Kimball, Volume 1: 1860-1864 The Diaries of Rev. John C. Kimball, a compelling two-volume work that brings to life the turbulent social, political, and religious world of Civil War–era Beverly, Massachusetts. Through the …
Have you ever wanted to be a pirate or perhaps a privateer? Join us at the Cabot House for this month’s 3 in 30, Historic Beverly’s fast-paced program exploring three fascinating artifacts in just thirty minutes. Held every third Thursday at 2:00 pm, this new series highlights objects from our collection that reveal Beverly’s role in larger historical stories. This …
General John Glover (1732-1797) has two extant homes: his elegant mansion in Glover Square in Marblehead, Massachusetts and his final home, a modest farmhouse, in Vinnin Square, Swampscott. Beverly was, in a sense, his third home, or at least a center of his business operations. Glover owned a wharf in Beverly where he outfitted the first vessel in Washington’s Navy, …
You’ve loved our annual Holiday House Tour. Now we’re giving you another reason to love Historic Beverly house tours! In celebration of the Revolutionary War 250th anniversary (Rev250), Historic Beverly invites you to a one-time-only Revolutionary War House Tour, a special opportunity offered exclusively during this commemorative year. Step inside private historic homes connected to Beverly’s Revolutionary past and experience …
Join Historic Beverly for a lively and engaging Coffee & Conversation as we take a deep dive into the Civil War with our Archives & Research Manager, Jonathan Schuster. A longtime student of the war, Jonathan will share how his passion for Civil War history began and how it informs his work preserving and interpreting Beverly’s past. Together, we’ll explore …
Step back into the 17th century and experience the sights, smells, and flavors of early New England at Historic Beverly’s First Friday program at the Balch House. Join us for a live hearth cooking demonstration in the c. 1680 kitchen of one of Beverly’s oldest surviving homes. Using period tools and techniques, our interpreters will prepare traditional foods over the …
Historic Beverly is in the throes of Beverly 400, and our work is moving quickly, new research is unfolding, unexpected connections are emerging, and long-held stories are being reconsidered as we present Beverly history for this once-in-a-generation milestone. This special Member Morning invites Historic Beverly Members inside that process. You’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what we’re uncovering right now, …
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 and operated during the American …
