Escape the hustle and bustle of Salem and join us for a candle-lit evening as we tour the Hale House and hear some spooky stories from Beverly’s past. Space is limited so make sure to purchase your ticket in advance. Recommended for ages 16+ Very limited capacity; register below $10; $7 members
Join our through the Cummings Center and explore the history of the United Shoe Machine Company. We’ll discuss the history of shoe making in the area, the founding of the United Shoe Machinery Company, the building of “the Shoe”, and the profound effects of the USMC and industry in Beverly.This tour picks up where our […]
Learn about the Beverly women who went into the military from World War II through the Vietnam War. It wasn’t until the 1900s that women could serve as military themselves, and at first, only in wartime. During World War II, thousands of American women joined the military, dozens from here in Beverly. Most of them […]
Have you ever wondered about some of the first African-Americans in Beverly? In this program we will tell stories of some African-Americans and other people of color through objects and documents in Historic Beverly’s collection, including ship cargo logs, wills, bills of sale, newspapers, and many other documents, including some associated with anti-slavery organizations. We […]
Join Historic Beverly on our next pop-up Privateer Trail walk! It’s going to be a beautiful day for a walk around Fish Flake Hill on Sunday and we would love for you to join us! Have you ever heard of Washington’s Navy? We’ll tell you all about how it got its start right here in […]
RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY On this virtual walking tour you’ll find out how a self-made millionaire, a nationally prominent silversmith, a minister of the First Baptist Church, the home of one of the first responders to Abraham Lincoln’s call for soldiers in the Civil War, a carpenter/ ship owner who helped convert a private home into […]
Are you interested in Beverly's Revolutionary era maritime history? Then this is the tour for you! Join us as we journey through Beverly to visit the homes and businesses of some of Beverly's most famous privateers! We will also experience some beautiful waterfront views as our guides explain how these sites would have looked and […]
Join us on a walking tour of downtown Beverly that highlights some of the hidden gems many of us pass by everyday! 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 stops featured on this tour are listed […]
Join us for the evening as we take a stroll down Central Street, home to some of Beverly's most fascinating history and beautiful architecture. Come explore as we discuss famous Beverly residents and their lasting impact on Beverly. Walking tours offer insight into the hidden history of Beverly and introduce you to its key events […]
Join us for a walking tour that explores Fish Flake Hill! The site of the town’s revolutionary and early national period maritime industries, and home to Beverly’s merchants and sea captains, Fish Flake Hill was the town’s primary business district until the mid-nineteenth century. Rain or shine event, in case of severe weather, check with […]
Have you ever wondered what industries or businesses have been in Beverly? Would you like to know what happened in Beverly before it became known more as a “bedroom community?” Did you know that a car company once manufactured here? Explore Beverly’s business background from the 1800s through our current bustling brewery and dining scene! […]
Robert Rantoul was one of Beverly's most accomplished, dedicated, and interesting citizens. Rantoul was involved in a variety of social organizations in Beverly and held multiple political positions as well. He served in the town militia and eventually became Captain of the Light Infantry Company of Beverly from 1805 to 1809. He acted as Overseer […]
