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 […]
SOLD OUT This NEW walking tour to celebrate EARTH DAY was inspired by the extensive postcard collection here at Historic Beverly. We will explore some of the beautiful locations and historic sites within the city that are featured within our postcard collection and compare them with the sites as they are today. Attendees are encouraged […]
SOLD OUT Beverly neighborhoods are full of beautiful buildings and interesting stories about the people who lived there. Join us for a casual two mile stroll to learn about some of the people and places that make Beverly Farms unique. This walking tour is a complete loop, beginning and ending in the same place. Rain […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
RESCHEDULED House construction on Washington Street occurred with such regularity that, with some exceptions, it is possible to study different architectural styles that became popular in the United States before 1925 by walking down the street. In this half mile walking tour, we’ll learn a little about the early days of Beverly, and the lives […]