Bestselling author Eric Jay Dolin, author of Black Flags, Blue Waters and Brilliant Beacons among others, joins us for a discussion of his most recent book, A Furious Sky: The Five Hundred Year History of America's Hurricanes. Hurricanes menace North America from June through November every year, each as powerful as 10,000 nuclear bombs. These […]
Captain John Cabot and his wife Hannah request the pleasure of your company for chamber music and a wine reception. At their residence Sunday, the 17th of October 5 o'clock pm The pleasure of your company is requested at the c. 1781 Cabot House to experience chamber music by Mozart and his contemporaries in the […]
Why did the founding fathers think that July 2nd would be the day we celebrated American Independence? This Talk takes a look at our copy of the Declaration of Independence, the Russell Broadside. We will explore the history of the broadside while putting it into context of Beverly history. Free and open to all; join […]
The John Cabot House is a Georgian style mansion built in 1781 during the Revolutionary War; it was the first brick mansion built in Beverly. The wealth of the Cabot family is reflected in the architecture of the house, the beautifully carved paneling, and decorations such as the Dutch tiles surrounding the fireplace in the […]
Did you know that there are over 3 dozen veteran squares and memorials in the city of Beverly? We’ve seen the signs: Hellard Square, Pasolini Square, and Lantz Square but do you know the history of the soldiers for which these squares and memorials are named? How about Cooney Field or Dix Park? This Veterans […]
The Holidays are back at Historic Beverly's Hale Farm! Join us as we share the story of Hale House through three centuries of holiday history. Holiday tours will be offered throughout the day. Special sales on shop items weekly. Bring the kids! Every Saturday will feature a different make-and-take kids’ craft. Saturday Kids’ Craft Projects: […]
This Spotlight will focus on the acreage of land upon which Hale Farm sits. We will take a look at how the land was used and how it has transformed over its 300+ years, from the modest home of the Reverend John Hale to the summer estate of the Bancroft family. Free and open to […]
Have you ever wondered about the impressive piano in our front parlor? Explore the history of the piano, which was made by Boston's Chickering & Son, its connection to Historic Beverly and the role it played in 18th and 19th century social life. Get the inside story on objects, events, and our historic houses with […]
UPDATE: The tour is sold out. No tickets will be sold at the door It's back! Don't miss our beloved Holiday House tour. Come with friends, family, or on your own for our coastal tour of holiday homes that include such interesting elements as a curved staircase with hand-turned balustrades and an original greenhouse with […]
Join us for one last look at the entries in "Strength, Perseverance and Resilience in Beverly" before the show closes on December 18. Find a unique gift of art for the holidays. Historic Beverly is lowering our commission for this event, so all art will be 20% off this evening only! Please note that masks […]
In 1690, David Balch accused Dorcas Hoar of being a witch. Tune in to find out if this incident was a factor in Dorcas being found guilty during the witchcraft trials of 1692. Get the inside story on objects, historical events, and our historic houses with these individual Spotlight Tours and Historic House Spotlights. These […]
Hear Israel Thorndike’s rags-to-riches story as a wealthy merchant, delegate to the Massachusetts Ratification Convention, and first president of Beverly Bank. Get the inside story on objects, historical events, and our historic houses with these individual Spotlight Tours and Historic House Spotlights. These tours are casual, intimate conversations that take place for a specified 15-minute […]