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Event Series Old Planters Walking Tour

Old Planters Walking Tour

Walking tours offer insight into the hidden history of Beverly and introduce you to its key events and major figures. Join us as we explore the area that was known as the Basse River Side where the five “Old Planters” (Conant, Balch, Trask, Woodberry & Palfrey) received a “Thousand Acre Grant” in 1635. During this […]

Event Series Old Planters Walking Tour

Old Planters Walking Tour

Walking tours offer insight into the hidden history of Beverly and introduce you to its key events and major figures. Join us as we explore the area that was known as the Basse River Side where the five “Old Planters” (Conant, Balch, Trask, Woodberry & Palfrey) received a “Thousand Acre Grant” in 1635. During this […]

Conant Street Walking Tour

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 […]

Free – $10

Old Planters Reunion

Cabot House 117 Cabot Street, Beverly, MA, United States

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 […]

Free – $375.00

Old Planter’s Path Walking Tour

Explore the area that was known as the Bass River Side where the five “Old Planters” (Conant, Balch, Trask, Woodberry & Palfrey) received a “Thousand Acre Grant” in 1635. During this walk we will visit sites that have connections to these families and how they helped shape Beverly as we know it today. 1.6 miles […]

Free – $10.00