Buildings The Putnam House Historical Overview - Directions - Hours - Tours - Photo Gallery Historical Overview The Putnam House served as home to twelve generations of a prominent local family. The original property consisted of 100 acres of farmland owned by Thomas Putnam in what was then Salem Village. In 1692, Joseph Putnam lived on the property and spoke out against the witchcraft hysteria gripping the village. In the 1850’s, Daniel Putnam operated a shoe-making shop here. A century later, passing motorists stopped for candies and ice cream served in the Putnam Pantry. The best known resident of the house was General Israel Putnam, who commanded troops at the Battle of Bunker Hill. The property was accepted into the National Register of Historic Places in 1976. In 1991, the Putnam Family descendants gave over the stewardship to the Danvers Historical Society. Back to top of page Directions 431 Maple Street Danvers, MA Back to top of page Hours The museum is open by appointment. Back to top of page Tour Putnam House tours are by appointment—please call our office to arrange for a tour. Back to top of page Photo Gallery 300 Year Old Gen eral Putnam Birthplace, Route 1, Danvers, Mass. Danvers Historical Society Putnam House Facade Danvers Historical Society "Here was Born - Gen. Israel Putnam - January 7, 1718" "Placed by - Gen. Israel Putnam Chapter - Daughters of the American Revolution - 1897" Danvers Historical Society Back to top of page