Grab a cup of coffee provided by Beantrust and join us for a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at one of Historic Beverly’s most valuable resources, our extensive photograph collection. Spanning more than a century of Beverly’s history, these images capture the people, places, businesses, and everyday moments that have shaped our community. Learn how historic photographs were created, preserved, and are …
Join Professor Emeritus Dane Morrison of Salem State University for an engaging exploration of Beverly’s place in the global maritime world during the Age of Sail. As one of New England’s important commercial ports, Beverly Harbor played a pivotal role in early American trade, connecting local merchants and mariners to markets across the Atlantic and into the East Indies. Drawing …
Meet Your Membership An Orientation for Historic Beverly Members Discover all the ways Membership brings Historic Beverly to life and connect with fellow history enthusiasts. Meet Your Membership is a welcoming orientation designed for new Historic Beverly Members as well as current Members looking for a refresher on benefits, programs, and opportunities to get involved. Join us for complimentary refreshments as we review Membership benefits, highlight upcoming events, and share …
Conant Street is rich in history with the Conant Street Burial Ground, the North Meeting House, and dozens of homes of the Batchelder, Dodge, Conant, and Woodberry families all in the mix. This short but dense walking tour will take you back over 300 years to explore an area of the city that has deep roots in the growth and …
Ever wonder what happens to photographs once they are stored in albums? Spoiler alert – it’s not good. This month’s 3 in 30 will show you examples of what occurs when photographs are not properly stored and how to fix it. We will look at a collection that is in process of being catalogued, how the photographs were being stored, …
Behind every street and historic building in Beverly are stories of remarkable women who helped shape the city’s past. As Beverly celebrates 400 years, celebrate 400 years of the women who helped shape our community. Join Historic Beverly for a new walking tour exploring the stories of remarkable women whose lives were surprising, inspiring, influential, and, at times, controversial. Journey …
Stop by and visit Historic Beverly at Lobsterfest during Beverly Homecoming! We’d love to meet you, share more about our organization, and introduce you to the programs, walking tours, collections, and community events that help bring Beverly’s history to life. Whether you’re a longtime member, a first-time visitor, or simply curious about local history, come say hello and learn how …
Get down with 19 fabulous jazz musicians as the Riverside Renaissance Swing Band returns to Hale Farm for an unforgettable afternoon of live swing and jazz music in one of Beverly’s most scenic settings. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack your favorite picnic, and settle in on the beautiful green lawn while enjoying a playlist filled with big band …
This presentation examines the 2025 discovery of the grave of Philis Cave and Nancy Milan; two formerly enslaved women buried in Central Cemetery and explores how local research can recover overlooked histories of slavery in New England. The gravesite was uncovered during research for Set at Liberty: Stories of the Enslaved People in a New England Town, an exhibition developed …
Tour one of Beverly’s treasured historic landmarks during Beverly Homecoming. Historic Beverly will be offering guided tours of the Hale House at Hale Farm, sharing the stories, history, and significance of this remarkable property as we celebrate Beverly’s 400+ years of community and heritage.
