Would it surprise you to hear that Beverly was once full of privateers? Before you go picturing sailors with eye patches roaming along Cabot Street come to our spotlight talk on Privateer Captain Hugh Hill and learn about what the privateer life was really like. Yo ho! This 15 minute talk is free with admission.
Have you ever been curious about the two portraits hanging in out front parlor? Well this is your chance to learn a little about who they are. Stop by and meet the Browns. This 15 minute talk is free with admission.
Join Associate director for collections, Abby Battis, for a 1 hour, in gallery discussion of our newest exhibit “Rightfully Hers”. This pop-up exhibit from the National Archives commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment and is supplemented by an exhibit from our collection. Explore the history of the ratification of this historic amendment, women’s […]
What happened if you got sick at sea during the eighteenth century? Come and learn about medicine chests that were kept aboard ships and how they were used. This 15 minute talk is free with admission.
Would it surprise you to hear that Beverly was once full of privateers? Before you go picturing sailors with eye patches roaming along Cabot Street come to our spotlight talk on Privateer Captain Hugh Hill and learn about what the privateer life was really like. Yo ho! This 15 minute talk is free with admission.
Have you ever been curious about the two portraits hanging in out front parlor? Well this is your chance to learn a little about who they are. Stop by and meet the Browns. This 15 minute talk is free with admission.
Looking for something to do while the kids are out of school? Head on down to the Cabot House, where you can take a tour of the house, explore the exhibits, and learn about Beverly’s history. Kids can also participate in daily drop in crafts and activities. FREE to all
Our monthly lunch talk will highlight our online exhibit Set at Liberty which examines the history of enslaved people in Beverly. The exhibit features several stories of enslaved individuals who lived in Beverly as well as the growth of abolitionism. A rare behind-the-scenes opportunity to see some of the documents that pertain to these individuals […]
Why did the founding fathers think that July 2nd, would be the day we celebrated American Independence? Stop by for this 15 minute talk to find out! Free with admission
What exactly is a brown bess musket? Stop by to learn a little about the history of muskets and to see a real one carried during the American Revolution. This is a 15 minute talk that is free with admission.
Everyone knows the story of Lexington and Concord, but did you know that the first naval engagement of the American Revolution took place right off of Beverly’s Coast? Come learn a little about the battle of the Hannah and the Nautilus. Stop by for this 15 minute talk, free with admission.
Why did the founding fathers think that July 2nd, would be the day we celebrated American Independence? Stop by for this 15 minute talk to find out! Free with admission