If you’ve ever passed by Broadway and wondered about the ornate properties along the street, join us for the Broadway virtual walking tour. We’ll be discussing the history of the properties, the architectural styles, and some of the owners that developed such an impressive street. $10; tickets here Free for members; register by April 23 […]
Six blocks of Lothrop Street between Central and Ives Streets are lined with 19th and 20th century houses built by Beverly’s prosperous merchants. This residential neighborhood combines ready access to the downtown with an ocean view, and an almost suburban separation from the noise and crowding of working class and industrial neighborhoods on the west […]
An ornate and intricate snapshot of family history as well as craftsmanship, the Balch tall clock is displayed at the Cabot House and is a fascinating piece to explore! Free to all; tune in here.
Ladies’ Day created by Kirby Gosnell portrays the final rallies and meetings of the women's suffrage movement in Nashville, Tennessee as the Tennessee State Legislature considered ratification of the Women’s Suffrage Act, 19th Amendment to the United States’ Constitution in August 1920. Ladies’ Day presents the political propaganda and arguments on both sides of the […]
Spring Open Houses It’s opening day for the Balch House and Hale Farm. Free admission at all sites Hands-on history at Cabot “Division: the Crisis of the Commonwealth in Beverly’s Civil War” which details the proposed division of Beverly Farms Kids Activities Hale: Make and take baseball frame (a good gift for Father’s Day!) Balch: […]
Everything in Jon McLaughlin’s life makes its way into his music, whether he’s conscious of it or not. The artist, raised in Indiana and based in Nashville, brings all of his experiences and beliefs into each song he creates, something that is especially true now that he’s the father of two young girls. Jon released […]
Join author Luke Nichter to discuss The Last Brahmin: Henry Cabot Lodge Jr. and the Making of the Cold War. In this book, historian Nichter gives us a compelling narrative of Lodge’s extraordinary and consequential life. Lodge was among the last of the well‑heeled Eastern Establishment Republicans who put duty over partisanship and saw themselves […]
Kemp Harris is an artist that defies categorization. Born in segregated North Carolina, he moved to the Boston area for school and a long career as an artist and public school teacher. Kemp is a highly skilled singer-songwriter, a master weaver of American musical styles. He’s also an actor, activist, author, and storyteller, and a […]
Singer, songwriter, guitarist Jesse Dee is everything you could wish for in a modern-day soul man. “Explosive,” “fervent,” and “infectious” are the kinds of words people typically reach for when trying to describe the power of his live performances. Regardless of whether he’s fronting a raucous band or stripping it down to the raw immediacy […]
“Just a mile from City Hall . . . an earthly paradise for the business and working man,” “away from the dust of the city, with a lovely view of the ocean and woodland,” “the most beautiful residential section of Beverly . . .” All words used to describe Ryal Side. In this second feature […]
Join us for our monthly beergarden and enjoy a great selection of handcrafted brews from Gentile Brewing Company! Featuring kid's activities and tours of historic Hale House. Leashed dogs are welcome. BAGS FOR A CAUSE: PLAY, CHEER, AND HAVE A BREW! Join Beantown Cornhole and Historic Beverly for the North Shore Small Biz Cornhole Competition. […]
Join us in a walk along Park and River Streets as we explore some of the locations where Beverly businesses thrived away from the harbor from the 1800s through today. Some of these businesses were discussed in Part 1, others will be newly introduced on the walk. Learn about the businesses along and nearby Park […]