Friday, April 25, 11am to 1pm
Danvers Historical Society members gather at the Jeremiah Page House for the fifth annual National Historic Marker Day on Friday, April 25. This project takes place between 11a.m. and 1pm at the Jeremiah Page House, cleaning Anne L. Page’s suffrage marker and continued to The Plains and Porter’s Burial Ground. Volunteers participate with other communities across the nation for a day of service and history.
Launched as a grassroots celebration by the William G. Pomeroy Foundation, a philanthropic organization based in Syracuse, N.Y., National Historic Marker Day brings people together to maintain local markers by cleaning them and providing an opportunity to celebrate and preserve history. This fun and family-friendly celebration is held on the last Friday of every April. Individuals, as well as groups of all sizes, are welcome to volunteer, including families and friends, civic organizations, schools and young groups, to name a few. National Historic Marker Day volunteers can anticipate exciting engagement, resources and activities for the fifth annual National Historic Marker Day.
Markers play an important role in our communities by helping to educate the public, encourage pride of place and promote tourism. Without regular care, contaminants such as road salt, pollen and dust can cause deterioration. By cleaning markers, we can keep them in good condition so they can be enjoyed now and by future generations.
More markers in Danvers:
Anne L. Page – 1913
Arnold’s Expedition to Quebec — 1775
Danversport — 1632-1754
Deacon Nathaniel Ingersoll — 1634 – 1719
Derby Summer House – 1793
Israel Hutchinson —battle of Lexington
Rebecca Nurse Homestead — 1678
Salem Village Meeting House — 1672
Salem Village Parsonage — 1681
Salem Village Witchcraft Victims’ Memorial —1692
Samuel Holten House — 1670
Samuel Parris Archaeological Site —1681-1784
Porter’s Burial Ground
The 1681 Salem Village Parsonage —1681
The 1734 Addition — 1730’s
The Danvers State Hospital
The Church in Salem Village — 1630
The Endecott Pear Tree —1632
The Plains
Village Training Field — 1671
Need help locating a marker in your area? Go to The Historical Marker Database or their comprehensive map. Keep in mind, volunteers should be familiar with proper cleaning methods, comply with local safety and parking regulations, as well as seek permission when planning their marker cleaning project.