Cole, Colon, and Essex Streets, the Livermore house, a shoemaker’s shop, and the home to a sitting President; the historical narrative of the Montserrat neighborhood can be traced over 300 years. This area of the city has seen the settlement of merchants and fishermen, farmers, and Revolutionary war veterans. This virtual walking tour will dive […]
New to our virtual waking tour offerings! Join us for a tour of downtown Beverly that highlights some of the hidden gems many of us pass by every day! We will uncover a rich history in this area, spending some time with a President, and exploring the boundaries of the Beverly Center Business District. All […]
What do these people have in common: a self-made millionaire; a nationally prominent silversmith; a minister of the First Baptist Church; an early responder to Abraham Lincoln’s call for soldiers in the Civil War; a carpenter/ ship owner who helped convert a private home into our City Hall; and a sailor who served aboard the U.S.S. Merrimack? […]
Join Historic Beverly’s Associate Director for Collections Abby Battis and Education Manager Krystina Yeager at the Cabot House to take a deep dive into some of the stories featured in the Museum’s exhibitions. In this half-hour specialty tour, you will go beyond the labels to understand the stories that have become a part of history. […]
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 […]
