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SUMMARY:Mary Estey: Her Life\, Execution\, and her Historic Legacy
DESCRIPTION: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 in Great Yarmouth\, her family life\, border disputes\, through to her execution and her courage in the face of all that was stacked against her. Presented by Rebecca Nurse Homestead volunteer Mary Louise Bingham\, a descendant of Mary Estey. \nPLEASE NOTE: capacity will be limited\, tickets are first come first served. \nThis FREE event is part of the Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/mary-estey-her-life-execution-and-her-historic-legacy-2/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Faire
DESCRIPTION:Perfect for families\, history enthusiasts\, and anyone looking to enjoy a beautiful autumn afternoon in a truly special setting. \nExplore the historic Nurse Homestead and learn the rich stories of early colonial life in the fall. 🎵 Enjoy the captivating folk and historic-styled sounds of Crowninshield Punch performing throughout the afternoon—the perfect soundtrack to your historic adventure. 🍎 Savor delicious seasonal goodies\, from hot squash soup\, to fresh-baked molasses cookies and other autumn pastries\, we’ll have treats that capture the essence of the season. Browse and purchase historic inspired artwork by Lauren (@Truffke on Instagram) \nCLICK HERE to purchase Tickets \n 
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/fall-faire/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260516T150000
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SUMMARY:Spring in the Village
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first-ever 17th-century living history event at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead! Step back in time and experience the sights\, sounds\, and stories of 17th-century New England\, with living history reenactors dressed in period-accurate clothing styles from across the 1600s\, demonstrating how families lived\, cooked\, and worked. There will also be 17th-century militia displays and demonstrations on the grounds (weather permitting). \nThis event is May 16 & 17th from 10:00am-3:00pm \nRegular museum admission applies for this event
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/spring-in-the-village/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring in the Village
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first-ever 17th-century living history event at the Rebecca Nurse Homestead! Step back in time and experience the sights\, sounds\, and stories of 17th-century New England\, with living history reenactors dressed in period-accurate clothing styles from across the 1600s\, demonstrating how families lived\, cooked\, and worked. There will also be 17th-century militia displays and demonstrations on the grounds (weather permitting). \nThis event is May 16 & 17th from 10:00am-3:00pm \nRegular museum admission applies for this event
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/spring-in-the-village-2/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260611T210504Z
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SUMMARY:Gala Day Vintage Lawn Party
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and celebrate the elegance and charm of a bygone era! Our 13th Annual Vintage Lawn Party is inspired by the original Gala Day garden parties held at the Homestead from 1912 through 1926 — and this year\, we’re celebrating the full span of that golden age.\nCome dressed in the era of your choice: the elegant Titanic-era fashions of the early 1910s\, the practical wartime styles of the mid-decade\, or the vibrant flapper looks of the Roaring Twenties. Or come as you are and simply soak in the nostalgic ambiance. All are welcome!\n\n\n\nListen to music from the period\nPlay Lawn games; we have Badminton\, Croquet\, Horseshoes & Lawn Shuffleboard (feel free to bring your own too!)\nEnjoy various silent “moving pictures”\n Play table game like Cribbage & Dominoes\nVisit with members of the 1910 Camping Society and see their vintage camping setup\nExplore the historic Nurse Homestead Museum and beautiful grounds\nCatch a comedic take on the historic pageants of the 1910s\, with a special focus on the Nurse Homestead!\n\nAdmission:\nThis is our annual summer fundraiser — pay what you can! All donations go directly toward the restoration and preservation of this historic Homestead.\n\n\nFood & Refreshments:Bring your own picnic lunch or snacks (no alcoholic beverages please)\nRefreshments available for purchase\, Pastries\, Snacks\, Lemonade & Root Beer Floats\nPre-purchase a picnic basket to have ready for pickup on-site — limited day-of supply available!\n\nThis event is rain or shine; in the event of rainy conditions\, some of the activities will be relocated indoors. Self-guided tours of the buildings only guided tours will not be available during this event.\n\nPre-Purchase one of our picnic baskets (must be ordered in advance) CLICK HERE to order.
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/gala-day-vintage-lawn-party/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T150000
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SUMMARY:Trails & Sails: Atlatl Day
DESCRIPTION:Try your hand at ancient hunting practices! The technique of using an atlatl or spear throwing stick is an ancient global technology. Join the Eugene Winter Chapter of Mass Archaeological Society\, as they teach you the finer points of hunting a wooly mammoth or wooly rhinoceros in the ancient world! Fun and educational for all ages. Learn about tools that Native Americans in Danvers made and used. \nThis event is part of the Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/trails-sails-atlatl-day/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T110000
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SUMMARY:Trails & Sails: The Pickering Manual of Arms: Revolutionary War Drilling Demonstrations
DESCRIPTION:What did it take to train a Revolutionary War soldier?\nFind out firsthand as members of the Danvers Alarm List Company demonstrate the drilling techniques used by local militia 250 years ago using the Pickering Manual of Arms. Watch as reenactors walk through the precise commands and movements that Danvers men would have trained with during the American War for Independence. After the demonstration kids can try their hand at drilling with wooden muskets. \n\nThis is an outdoor event\, ground may be uneven. Please wear appropriate footwear. \nThis event is part of the Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/trails-sails-the-pickering-manual-of-arms-revolutionary-war-drilling-demonstrations/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260912T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260912T150000
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SUMMARY:Trails & Sails: Origins of the Salem Witch Trials Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard the story of how the Salem Witch Trials began\, but do you really know what really happened? \n\nExplore the Salem Village Historic District in Danvers for an in-depth tour where we delve through the myths to separate fact from fiction\, and learn the true origins of where the Witch Trials began. \nLed by staff from the Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, this 1 hour walking tour includes stops at the Salem Village Parsonage\, the site of the Salem Village Meeting House\, and the Witchcraft Victims’ Memorial. \n\nReservations are required for this event! REGISTER HERE \nThis event is part of the Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/trails-sails-origins-of-the-salem-witch-trials-walking-tour/
LOCATION:Village Training Field\, Intersection of Centre and Ingersoll Streets\, Danvers\, MA\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T180000
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UID:592-1789408800-1789412400@www.rebeccanurse.org
SUMMARY:Trails & Sails: Voices of the Homestead: From Indigenous Homeland to Historic Museum
DESCRIPTION:Long before Rebecca Nurse walked its grounds\, this land was home to generations of people. Join us for a journey through the remarkable history of the Nurse Homestead from the Indigenous peoples who first called this land home\, through the arrival of colonial settlers\, the tragic Salem witch trials\, a soldier who fought for American independence\, and the preservation of this beloved site as a museum. \nPLEASE NOTE: capacity will be limited\, tickets are first come first served. \nThis event is part of the Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/trails-sails-voices-of-the-homestead-from-indigenous-homeland-to-historic-museum/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260915T180000
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SUMMARY:Trails & Sails: The Colonial Kitchen Garden: Food\, Medicine\, and Survival in Rebecca Nurse’s World
DESCRIPTION:Before pharmacies and grocery stores\, a colonial kitchen garden served as a household’s medicine cabinet\, pantry\, and safeguard against hunger. This lecture examines the herbs\, vegetables\, and flowers Rebecca Nurse may have cultivated\, with attention to their culinary and medicinal uses. Drawing on the site’s modern reproduction of a 17th-century kitchen garden\, it also explores colonial growing methods\, as well as the preservation and storage practices that sustained families across the seasons.\nPresented by Dr. M. Franny Zawadzki \nThis lecture will take place mostly outdoors\, but will move inside in case of rain. Bring a folding chair if standing is difficult. \nThis event is part of the Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/trails-sails-the-colonial-kitchen-garden-food-medicine-and-survival-in-rebecca-nurses-world/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260922T191500
DTSTAMP:20260820T174426Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T174426Z
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SUMMARY:Trails & Sails: Mary Estey: Her Life\, Execution\, and her Historic Legacy
DESCRIPTION: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 in Great Yarmouth\, her family life\, border disputes\, through to her execution and her courage in the face of all that was stacked against her. \nPresented by Nurse Homestead volunteer Mary Louise Bingham\, a descendant of Mary Estey. \nPLEASE NOTE: capacity will be limited\, tickets are first come first served.\n\nThis event is part of the Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/trails-sails-mary-estey-her-life-execution-and-her-historic-legacy/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260923T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260923T190000
DTSTAMP:20260820T173553Z
CREATED:20260820T173553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T173553Z
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SUMMARY:Trails & Sails: A Girl in Salem: The Story of Mercy Lewis and the Salem Witch Trials
DESCRIPTION:Who was Mercy Lewis? \nOrphaned at around 17 years old\, she found herself living in the household of Thomas and Ann Putnam Sr. and at the center of one of history’s most chilling episodes. In 1692\, Mercy became one of several dozen people claiming “afflictions” during the Salem Witch Trials. \n \nJoin us for this lecture as we explore her life before\, during\, and after the trials\, and uncover the remarkable story of a young woman caught up in one of colonial America’s darkest moments. \n \nPLEASE NOTE: capacity will be limited\, tickets are first come first served. \n  \nThis event is part of the Trails & Sails event series by Essex Heritage
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/trails-sails-a-girl-in-salem-the-story-of-mercy-lewis-and-the-salem-witch-trials/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T170000
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SUMMARY:17th Century Fall Faire
DESCRIPTION:Step back into the harvest season of the late 1600s. Our 17th Century Fall Faire brings the spirit of early New England to life with costumed reenactors in period-accurate dress\, hands-on activities and games for kids\, local art vendors\, and fall-themed food and drink. Enjoy live music from Crowninshield Punch as you wander the historic grounds and take in demonstrations of 17th-century daily life. Family-friendly and rain or shine — come harvest a little history with us! \nTICKET LINK COMING SOON!
URL:https://www.rebeccanurse.org/event/17th-century-fall-faire/
LOCATION:Rebecca Nurse Homestead\, 149 Pine Street\, Danvers\, 01923\, United States
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