6 pm on Wednesday, February 5 The Last Witch: A Documentary 330 Years in the Making Meet the Writer/Director Annika Hylmö, Ph.D A sneak peak of a documentary following efforts to exonerate Elizabeth Johnson Jr., the last person convicted of witchcraft during the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. As a schoolteacher,…
Wednesday, February 19th, 7pm. Did you know that in 1819 the first Female Anti-Slavery Society in Essex County was formed by a group of free Black women in Salem? In 1833 William Lloyd Garrison and other male abolitionists officially established the American Anti-Slavery Association, but the Salem group of free…
Friday, February 21, 11:30am Friday Music in the Square presents The Porch Swing Live acoustic open mic on the Page House Porch. Bring your lunch and enjoy your friends making music. Bring your lunch. Rain or shine. We’ll move next door, into air conditioned Tapley Memorial Hall, if it is…
Monday, February 24th Noon Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch! A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, volunteer and member of DHS. 2025 Film Topics(subject to change): Jan 27 Massachusetts Militias, Colonials, and British of 1775 Feb 24 Boston’s Freedom Trail Feb 27 NEW…
Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm January 14 to March 25, 2025 All levels welcome. Special attention to modifications and new students. Ellen Dempsey, RYT 200 Ellen.danvers.yoga@gmail.com Introductory Price $15 per class. Check, Cash, Venmo accepted. Historical Society members are eligible for a discount. Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers
Monday, March 10thth Noon Lunchtime History Films, bring your lunch! A casual discussion and 20-30 minute film. Presented by Heritage Films, Dan Tremblay, volunteer and member of DHS. 2025 Film Topics(subject to change): Mar 10 History Saugus Iron Works Apr 14 Massachusetts Community Militias May 12 The Folklore Tale of…
Sunday, March 16th – DETAILS SOON! Music in the Square presents: Live acoustic open mic to celebrate St.Patrick’s Day Thank you to the many volunteers who Make History FUN! Tapley Memorial Hall, 13 Page Street, Danvers MA. Free Admission. Donations appreciated. We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card…
Wednesday, March 19th, 7pm. Did you know that Oak Knoll in Danvers was the home of poet John Greenleaf Whittier from 1876 until his death in 1892. Many literary and political figures traveled to Oak Knoll to visit Whittier and enjoy the extensive naturalistic gardens surrounding the house. Chris Boehmer…
Friday, March 21, 11:30am Friday Music in the Square presents The Porch Swing Live acoustic open mic on the Page House Porch. Bring your lunch and enjoy your friends making music. Bring your lunch. Rain or shine. We’ll move next door, into air conditioned Tapley Memorial Hall, if it is…