Eve of the Revolution

Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Danvers, United States

The countryside is rising up. Patriotic citizens are doing their part by readying themselves for war. Alarmed by the rising of the “country people” General Gage begins gathering intelligence from local…

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Annual Gala Day: 1920’s Lawn Party & Open House

Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Danvers, United States

Join us for our annual summer fundraiser Gala Day! Enjoy a 1920s Picnic and Lawn Party: play classic games on the beautiful grounds and partake in vintage entertainment and fare.…

Skeletons in the Closet: The Life and Afterlife of George Jacobs Sr.

Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Danvers, United States

This presentation by author and board member of the Rebecca Nurse Homestead; Daniel A. Gagnon will explore why 1692 Witch-Hunt victim George Jacobs Sr.’s grave was left unmarked, while Rebecca Nurse’s…

Mary Estey: Her Life, Execution, and her Historic Legacy

Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Danvers, United States

Mary Estey’s story is often overshadowed by her sister, Rebecca Nurse, in the history of the 1692 Salem Witch Trials. This presentation will encompass Mary’s life from her humble beginnings…

Battle of Menotomy: Myth, Lore, & History

Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Danvers, United States

Professor Donald Hayes, will be presenting on his recent research and discovery of the role Danvers militias played in the Battle of Menotomy at the time of the Battle of…

Lecture and book signing with Dan Gagnon

Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Danvers, United States

Historian Daniel A. Gagnon will discuss his biography of Salem Witch Trials victim Rebecca Nurse, A Salem Witch: The Trial, Execution, and Exoneration of Rebecca Nurse. In this first full…

Twilight Tours: Magic in the 17th Century

Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Danvers, United States

These are the only evening tours that we do of the Homestead, they will be offered only on select weekend nights this October. The feature portion of this special event…

Twilight Tours: Magic in the 17th Century

Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Danvers, United States

These are the only evening tours that we do of the Homestead, they will be offered only on select weekend nights this October. The feature portion of this special event…

Twilight Tours: Magic in the 17th Century

Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Danvers, United States

These are the only evening tours that we do of the Homestead, they will be offered only on select weekend nights this October. The feature portion of this special event…

Patriots Day Remembrance & Trolley Tour

Rebecca Nurse Homestead 149 Pine Street, Danvers, United States

Every year on Patriots Day, the members of the Danvers Alarm List Company gather to honor the brave men from Danvers who made the ultimate sacrifice at the Jason Russell…