Category Archives: Visitor Info

August 29th

Posted on August 29, 2019 by Curator

Due to a family medical emergency, we will not be open for tours today, August 29th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for understanding.

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July 20th Weather Advisory

Posted on July 19, 2019 by Curator

Museum will be closed Saturday July 20   The National weather service has announced an excessive heat warning through Sunday July 21st. Where the Nurse Homestead buildings are period correct to the 1600’s and have no Air Conditioning, we have decided … Continue reading →

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Into the Countryside: Preparations for War

Posted on March 31, 2019 by Curator

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”

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Curator

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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END OF SEASON

Posted on November 27, 2018 by Curator

We would like to thank the many people who helped support the Nurse Homestead in so many ways over the course of this year, and as the winter nears and we begin to shutdown our buildings and prepare the property for … Continue reading →

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Trails & Sails Weekend

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Curator

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

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Curator

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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Museum Hours

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Curator

We would like to thank the many people planning to visit us throughout the summer and fall and would ask that you please take special note of our museum hours listed below. For the safety of our visitors and to … Continue reading →

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Throwback Weekend: Gala Day & WW1

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Curator

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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End of Season

Posted on November 26, 2017 by Curator

  We would like to thank the many people who helped support the Nurse Homestead in so many ways over the course of this year!  As we finish out our last day open for the season, and begin to prepare … Continue reading →

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