Category Archives: Events

Into the Countryside: Preparations for War

A Revolutionary War Reenactment weekend at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead! The time is sometime in the summer of 1774 to early 1775. The Port of Boston has been closed in retribution for the Boston Tea Party. The countryside is rising up … Continue reading

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8th Annual “Gala Day”

1919 Lawn Party and Open House: 8th Annual “Gala Day”           Visit us this summer as we host the 8th annual”Gala Day”. The very first “Gala Day & Garden Party Bazaar” was held at The Nurse … Continue reading

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Trails & Sails Weekend

This year in conjunction with Essex Heritage’s Trails & Sails: Two Weekends of walks, talks, water & more! We are hosting two FREE events!! Digging for History— Come get dirty with us, as you become an archaeologist for the day! … Continue reading

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Revolutionary Theater Company

Revolutionary Theater Company Presents I Want to Be a Musketeer! The Danvers Alarm List Company & Rebecca Nurse Homestead are thrilled to host The Revolutionary Theater Company for their second summer production with us, after performing Short Stories & Tall Tales here … Continue reading

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Throwback Weekend: Gala Day & WW1

Jump back in time with us to the 1910s! This year we are combining two of our annual events into one Throwback Weekend! Visit us on Saturday for our 7th annual Gala Day. In the early 20th century when The … Continue reading

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Annual Historic Holidays: Christmas Through The Ages

Please join us for our annual Historic Holidays event. This year’s theme is “Christmas Through The Ages”. Take a break from Christmas shopping and visit us for a good old-fashioned holiday celebration with reenactors from different time periods. Have a … Continue reading

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Trails & Sails: Digging for History

DIGGING FOR HISTORY! September 16th & 17th: 10:00am-3:00pm Come get dirty with us, as you become an archaeologist for the day! The Rebecca Nurse Homestead was at the center of a summer archaeology program, run by the University of Southern … Continue reading

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Revolutionary Theatre Company

The Rebecca Nurse Homestead is proud to present The Revolutionary Theatre Company’s first ever production!! Short Stories & Tall Tales is a bumbling comic adventure through history and literature as we meet famous and infamous heroes and villains. In Davy … Continue reading

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Rebecca Nurse Commemoration

July 19, 2017 will mark the 325th anniversary of the execution of Rebecca Nurse. As stewards for many decades of her family property, The Danvers Alarm List Company would greatly appreciate your presence in paying respects to this very strong … Continue reading

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6th Annual Gala Day: A Throwback to the 1910’s!

Sunday, June 11, 2017, 10:00am to 3:00pm Join us and party like it’s the 1910s again! In the early 20th century when The Rebecca Nurse Homestead became a Museum they hosted a Gala Day & Garden Party Bazaar, and we … Continue reading

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