An introduction to the history of the hill from Nathan Dane to the residential development in the 1890s. This tour will focus on the Nichols Field area of the hill (Pickett, McKinley, Columbus, Harrison, and Pierce) as well as Prospect Street. $10; free for members of Historic Beverly and Card to Culture
Drop-in art activity inspired by the exhibit Set at Liberty, which highlights the stories of Black individuals in Beverly’s history, and storytime at 2:00. Free with admission during our regular museum hours.
Drop-in art activity inspired by the exhibit Set at Liberty, which highlights the stories of Black individuals in Beverly’s history, and storytime at 2:00. Free with admission during our regular museum hours.
Join Historic Beverly for a delectable journey through taste, tradition, and transformation in the world of 18th-century chocolate. This interactive demonstration explores the fascinating history of chocolate during the 18th century, a pivotal time when this once-exclusive beverage became a beloved delicacy across the world. We will examine the origins of chocolate, tracing its journey […]
In this virtual program, Audrey Aristeo shares the research that culminated in an accurate, up-to-date inventory and new wayfinding map of the Abbott Street Cemetery. Her field research, online investigation and research within the Historic Beverly files and vital records of Massachusetts have dramatically increased our knowledge of this historic place. Learn about the burial […]
House construction on Washington Street occurred with such regularity that, with some exceptions, it is possible to study different architectural styles that became popular in the United States before 1925 by walking down the street. In this virtual walking tour, you will learn a little about the early days of Beverly, and the lives of […]
Join Abby Battis for a walkthrough of the new exhibit, “Growing Up X: Beverly Nostalgia and Generation X” at the Cabot House. Free and open to all
This new virtual walking tour takes us to the top of Prospect Hill where we will explore the history of the hill, the architecture of the area, and the development of the neighborhood. The area reflects the prosperity and growth of Beverly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. $10; free for members of […]
Join trustees and staff of Historic Beverly for a look back at the accomplishments of the last fiscal year. After the business meeting, please stay for a talk about the Dirty Deeds Project with Rosa Ordaz, Director of Community Engagement & Services, Harborlight Homes and Dr. Kenann McKenzie-DeFranza, President, North Shore NAACP and Associate Professor […]
Join Krystina Yeager for a discussion into Beverly’s involvement in the early events of the Revolutionary War from Leslie’s Retreat to the battles of Lexington and Concord at the Cabot House. Free and open to all
From hatters, cordwainers, and gentlemen to merchants and wharf owners, Bartlett Street is chock-full of history. Named for Captain William Bartlett, Bartlett Street is part of the Fish Flake Hill historic district and is the focus of this new virtual walking tour. Join us as we explore the people and architecture of the street starting […]
Art is for everyone and by slowing down, looking carefully, allowing questions to form and thoughts to bubble up, an artwork becomes more interesting. Historic Beverly is participating along with over 100 other museums and galleries around the world for Slow Art Day 2025. Register for a 45-minute time slot at the Cabot house to […]
