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.
Join us for this virtual walking tour that explores Ellis Square from the comfort of the Cabot House. This tour will focus on Ellis Square and the surrounding area and offer insight into the hidden history of Beverly and introduce you to its key events, major figures, and architectural finds. On this tour we'll uncover […]
Join us to celebrate the opening of our newest exhibit. In 1898, Henry Cabot Lodge published his book, “The Story of the Revolution” in which he tells the history of the Revolutionary War. For this two volume book, Lodge commissioned a handful of artists to create images illustrating visual content for specific passages in the […]
Moses Brown was a successful Beverly merchant and captain in the Revolutionary War who engaged in several business ventures here in Beverly. Find out more as we explore him in this spotlight talk! Spotlights are focused talks, 15 minutes long and free with admission. Available remotely through Zoom; watch from anywhere here.
Have you ever been curious as to how a fire bucket was used? While now’s your chance! Come explore how they were used and how fire societies developed into their modern day descendants. Spotlights are 15 minutes long, free with admission. Available remotely through Zoom; watch from anywhere here.
Needlework isn’t all about threading and mending. Come and explore what samplers are and how they were an integral part of schoolgirls’ educations. Spotlights are 15 minutes long and free with admission. Available remotely through Zoom; watch from anywhere here.
A testament to Yankee ingenuity and resourcefulness, Beverly’s own Israel Trask gained national attention for his development of brittaniaware. Stop by to learn about Trask and his unique craftsmanship methods. Spotlights are 15 minutes long and free with admission. Available remotely through Zoom; watch from anywhere here.
Join us for this virtual walking tour that explores Ellis Square from the comfort of the Cabot House. This tour will focus on Ellis Square and the surrounding area and offer insight into the hidden history of Beverly and introduce you to its key events, major figures, and architectural finds. $10/free for members. Available to […]
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 […]
Ticket sales have ended. We are looking forward to welcoming ticket holders this Tuesday at 6:00 pm! Join us in historic Memorial Hall for a very special event. Enjoy a 4-course dinner from Relish Catering and Events paired with local beer from Gentile Brewing Company, and learn a little about Beverly's role in the America […]