Photo courtesy of John Collins Photography. Essex County’s rich Revolutionary War heritage takes center stage next summer as Gloucester prepares to host a national commemoration event that will bring history dramatically to life. Battle of Bunker Hill 250th Anniversary One of the American Revolution’s most significant battles will be commemorated spectacularly when the 250th-anniversary reenactment of the Battle of Bunker

Leslie’s Retreat: How Salem Defied British Forces Before the Revolution Two months before the first shots rang out at Lexington and Concord, Salem, Massachusetts witnessed its own dramatic confrontation with British forces. On a tense February morning in 1775, Salem’s citizens stood their ground against British Colonel Alexander Leslie and his troops in what would become known as “Leslie’s Retreat”

Experience living history this February as Salem commemorates the 250th anniversary of Leslie’s Retreat, a remarkable pre-Revolutionary War confrontation that showcased the power of diplomatic resolution in the face of mounting tensions between colonists and British forces. Salem Celebrates 250 Years Since Leslie’s Retreat. A Weekend of Historical Immersion and Celebration The City of Salem, alongside Salem 400+ and the

Weekly Buzz is a regular feature of special events and happenings on the North Shore. If you have an upcoming special event, project, or initiative that you’d like to see featured here. Send our editor an email at joeyphoenix@creativecollectivema.com  What: Second Annual Resistance Ball Where: Hamilton Hall, SalemWhen: Saturday, April 6th, 2019Cost: $65, $60 for members – Proceeds to benefit