Join us as we celebrate opening day as Hale Farm and the Balch House open for our Summer season with free admission at all three sites. A Park for the Ages: Lynch Park opens at the Cabot House. Colonial crafts and archaeology activity at the Balch House. All ages festival at Hale Farm features family […]
Join us for a fun afternoon walking tour of Robert Rantoul’s Beverly. During this 1.5 mile walking tour we will explore the life, times, and places that were relevant to Rantoul. We will also explore his deep roots in Beverly history. Limited capacity; advance registration required. Rain or shine, contact us in case of extreme […]
Back by popular demand is our United Shoe Walking Tour Series! Join us for this three-part series as we walk 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 […]
What is Beverly’s Broadway, and who lived there? Headed by Odd Fellows Hall at Cabot Street and sloping down to the Beverly Depot, some of Beverly's prominent citizens built their beautiful new homes there, creating a showcase for Beverly’s working elite. While some of these homes have been modernized, the owners took care to preserve […]
Conant Street is rich in history with the Conant Street Burial Ground, the North Meeting House and dozens of homes of the Batchelder, Dodge, Conant, and Woodberry families all in the mix. This brand new, short but dense walking tour will take you back over 300 years to explore an area of the city that […]
Local historian Nancy Coffey presents a virtual illustrated talk on Beverly Farm's Italian community, from pre-World War I shanty towns to the postwar second migration and the vibrant community that developed. $10/free for members Register below; link will be sent immediately after registration
This tour of the Cummings Center and the history of the United Shoe Machinery Company picks up where our first Cummings Center tour left off. A general overview and review of the first tour will be offered as an introduction, then we'll discuss various topics such as immigration, the life of a USMC worker and […]
Looking forward to seeing everyone in person this year, for our biennial gathering of descendants of Beverly's early settlers and everyone that loves colonial history. Final program and registration form Thursday, September 29 7:00 pm New Wayfinding Map of Abbott Street Cemetery Audrey Aristeo spent a year constructing an accurate, up-to-date inventory and new wayfinding […]
CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. All tickets will be refunded As part of the Old Planters Reunion, this relaxing Sunday cruise will show the coastline as a colonial settler might have seen it returning from Salem. Enjoy views of Independence Park, Lynch Park, and the great estates of Prides Crossing. Cash bar and light refreshments available […]
SOLD OUT 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
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 […]