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 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 […]
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 […]