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Richard Ellery mural

First Shot of the American Revolution?

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Wednesday, August 20th, 7pm Did you know there was a shot fired in Danvers, MA during August of 1774? General Gage’s “87 Days at Danvers” June 2 – August 27, 1774 A presentation by William Kossowan A discussion of what should be viewed as the First Campaign of the American…

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Yoga with Ellen

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Tuesdays 6:30 to 7:30 pm September 9th through November 11, 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

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Painting of Benedict Arnold

Benedict Arnold in Danvers

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Sunday, September 14th, afternoon Time TBA Did you know that when Benedict Arnold was still on the Patriots’ side of the Revolution, he and his troops camped in Danvers? One of the most strategic and daring exploits of the patriot cause during the revolution. Part of the troops encamped in…

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Speaker Series – TBA

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Wednesday, September 17th, 7pm Topic TBA We are proud to participate in Mass Cultural Council’s Card to Culture program. Speaker Series typically every 3rd Wednesday, 7pm. Including a temporary exhibit of related artifacts from the Society’s collections. Tapley Memorial Hall 13 Page Street, Danvers MA. Danvers Historical Society: 978-777-1666 or E-mail…

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Porch Swing Open Mic

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Friday,  9/19, 10/17, 12/19 , 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…

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Trolleys and Rails in Essex County

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Monday, Sept 22nd Noon  NOTE: this is the 4th Monday 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): Sept 22 Trolleys and Rails in Essex County Oct 20 Dr….

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Porch Swing Open Mic

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Friday,  10/17, 12/19 , 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…

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Lord & Burnham Greenhouse

Come Grow the Greenhouse!

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Sunday, October 19th, 2-5pm.  Rain or Shine. Advance tickets only. Purchase by Thursday 16th. A benefit to restore the Lord & Burnham Greenhouse at Glen Magna Farms. The Society will be restoring the 1930’s Lord and Burnham greenhouse to include classroom/meeting space, hands-on work space and a retail space to…

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Dr. John Hays Hammond, Jr

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Monday, Oct 20th Noon  NOTE: this is the 3rd Monday 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): Oct 20 Dr. John Hays Hammond, Jr, (Hammond Castle Builder) Please…

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