Children and Tenants of Hale Farm
From the 1690s until the early twentieth century at least three tenant farmers and 33 children are known to have been residents at Beverly’s historic Hale Farm. In this virtual […]
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Tag: colonial history
Abbott Street Cemetery Virtual Tour
Beverly’s oldest burial ground is rich with history. This virtual walking tour will discuss how the cemetery got its start, and the evolution in its landscape with direct focus on […]
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Spotlight Tour: “Set at Liberty”
It has been a year since launching our first online exhibit, “Set at Liberty: Stories of the Enslaved in a New England Town” and it is still receiving rave reviews. […]
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Spotlight Talk: Balch Hearth
The hearth was an integral part of the home for centuries. In this presentation we’ll explore the role of the hearth and how it developed through the years. Spotlight Talks […]
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Virtual Walking Tour: Witches and Bitches the Badass Women of Beverly
This is now an online program! When you think of a witch, what kind of person do you imagine? Do you picture a wrinkled old woman with a wart on […]
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Opening Reception: The Story of the Revolution
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 […]
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Spotlight Talk: Hearth Cooking
The fireplace and the hearth and cooking have changed a lot over the centuries. Join us as we explore these changes and what they have meant for the evolution of […]
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Balch Tavern Night
Join us at the historic Balch House for our seasonal Tavern Night. Beer was a popular beverage during the colonial period and taverns were centers for discussion and sometimes, rebellion. […]
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Ryal Side Pride Day
Join us in celebrating the opening of our Ryal Side exhibit by showing off your Ryal Side Pride! Prizes for the best Ryal Side pride outfit! Suggested donation $5 Gentile […]
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