A live podcast event with Anngelle Wood, host of Crime of the Truest Kind Crime of the Truest Kind host Anngelle Wood traverses the dusky history of the North Shore’s rocky coast – and what lies beyond its shoreline. Through local lore, ghost ships, sunken vessels, disappearances, unresolved crimes, and the stories of those who may have been forgotten, this …
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, …
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 …
Summer in Salem 2024 is in full swing, and Destination Salem has a list of suggested events that will entertain all interests in the coming months. From the sounds of the Jazz and Soul Festival to the sights of the Maritime Festival, the next months will be lively in Salem. The restaurant scene in Salem is diverse and plentiful, and …
From The House of the Seven Gables Anyone making plans during the time of the pandemic has learned how easily plans must and do change. The House of the Seven Gables is no exception. Amid an uptick in COVID-19 infection rates and related unknowns regarding public safety, The House of the Seven Gables has decided to remake its annual fundraiser …
From The House of the Seven Gables The House of the Seven Gables — the historic seaside mansion built by entrepreneurial sea captain John Turner — has stood proud for 353 years. And 2021 is one of its proudest. The Gables will open to the public on April 2 — marking yet another historic milestone for a house that has …
From The House of the Seven Gables As most parents know, once you introduce sugar to an unsuspecting palate, there’s no turning back. The same is true for adults. Back in the 1600s, sugar was not a regular part of the diet. John Turner, the sea captain who built The House of the Seven Gables, was somewhat instrumental in spreading …
From Destination Salem When people consider Salem, Massachusetts during colonial times, they often think of the infamous Witch Trials, and with the exhibition at the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM), The Salem Witch Trials 1692, closing on April 4, the timing is perfect to consider a 17th-century visit to Salem virtually or in person. Right around the corner from PEM, the Salem Witch …
Women’s rights are hard won in this country. The generations of struggle have been long, methodical and, at times, met with brutality. And yet these efforts continue to evade our collective awareness. Playwright Thea Iberall decided to do something about that. On Wednesday, October 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., The House of the Seven Gables presents a live-streamed theatrical …
From The Peabody Essex Museum The Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) announces extended hours to help safely accommodate visitors to the museum’s highly-anticipated fall exhibitions, The Salem Witch Trials 1692 and Salem Stories. During the October tourism season in Salem, the museum will be open Thursday, 10 am–5 pm, Friday and Saturday, 10 am–8 pm, and Sunday, 10 am–5 pm. PEM will also be …
