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 various topics such as immigration, the life of a USMC worker and life after […]
We’re back with another virtual edition of our popular First Friday series. May is preservation month, so we’re going to be taking a virtual stroll down Thorndike street to see some of the houses and learn the history of some Beverly residents! Along the way we’ll learn about a self-made millionaire, a pewterer, and a […]
Join us for a virtual stroll down Washington Street where we’ll learn a little about the early days of Beverly, and talk about the lives of several of the occupants of houses found on this street. We’ll also be discussing the various different styles of architecture found along the street. House construction on Washington Street […]
Have you ever wanted to know more about Ryal Side’s past? What transpired in the verdant area across the Bass River, and who were the people who shaped its development? This is your chance to learn about Ryal Side’s historical background; along the way we’ll take in both the nature and history that the neighborhood […]
If you’ve ever passed by Broadway and wondered about the ornate properties along the street, join us for the Broadway walking tour. We’ll be discussing the history of the properties, the architectural styles, and the people that developed such an impressive street. Very limited capacity, reservations must be made in advance. Meeting place will be […]
Beverly’s oldest burial ground is rich with history. This walking tour will discuss how the cemetery got its start, the evolution in its landscape, highlight some of the notable burials found within its grounds, including John Hale and his family, and explore the deterioration of some of the stones and how we can help preserve […]
Six blocks of Lothrop Street between Central and Ives Streets are lined with 19th and 20th century houses built by Beverly's prosperous merchants. This residential neighborhood combines ready access to the downtown with an ocean view, and an almost suburban separation from the noise and crowding of working class and industrial neighborhoods on the west […]
Join us for a winter walking tour! Have you ever wanted to know more about Ryal Side’s past? What transpired in the verdant area across the Bass River, and who were the people who shaped its development? This is your chance to learn about Ryal Side’s historical background; along the way we’ll take in both […]
Sweet little old lady? Think again! Looks can be deceiving. Beverly’s long history is chock full of women who stole from the clergy, sat on their neighbors in church, cleverly confessed to practicing witchcraft to escape the gallows, and evicted a sitting United States president. When you think of a witch, what kind of person do […]
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. Very limited capacity, reservations must be made in advance. $10; tickets here Free for […]
Six blocks of Lothrop Street between Central and Ives Streets are lined with 19th and 20th century houses built by Beverly’s prosperous merchants. This residential neighborhood combines ready access to the downtown with an ocean view, and an almost suburban separation from the noise and crowding of working class and industrial neighborhoods on the west […]
“Just a mile from City Hall . . . an earthly paradise for the business and working man,” “away from the dust of the city, with a lovely view of the ocean and woodland,” “the most beautiful residential section of Beverly . . .” All words used to describe Ryal Side. In this second feature […]